Ellie Smitherman

1 week ago | thescottishsun.co.uk | Olivia Marshall |Ellie Smitherman |Emily Mee

BOOTS is one of the best places on the high street to buy everything from makeup to moisturiser. However, like many other stores, the chain will be adjusting its hours over the Early May Bank Holiday. Usually, Boots stores are open from as early as 7am, with some closing as late as 10pm. The beloved retailer is normally open seven-days-a-week. However, the chain does make exceptions and closes on days including Christmas Day. Boots sometimes operates reduced hours on holidays such as Boxing day.

2 weeks ago | thesun.co.uk | Lynsey Hope |Ellie Smitherman

MARMALADE has been in decline with most households preferring nut butters or Nutella on their morning toast. Not even the release of the Paddington movies has helped sales. And those who do buy it are mainly over 65, making up around 60% sales. However, we think younger generations are missing out. There's nothing better than a deliciously tangy marmalade on your morning toast and it's cheap, too. LYNSEY HOPE finds out which taste the best, and which ones you might want to leave on the shelf.

3 weeks ago | thesun.co.uk | Adele Cooke |Ellie Smitherman

SAVERS are being warned about cash bonuses being offered to move pension pots that could leave them thousands of pounds worse off. Firms offer free cash payments of up to £4,100 to tempt in new customers with self-invested pensions - but experts warn there are dangers and many loopholes to jump through. We explain how they work and whether YOU could be left out of pocket. Free cash rewards are given to savers to transfer their pension from one firm to another.

2 months ago | thesun.co.uk | Ellie Smitherman

IT'S not just university graduates who can earn a decent first salary - even without a degree, you can still make more than £38,000 a year. From apprenticeships to turning your hobby into a profitable career, there are plenty of accessible first jobs that pay well above the average beginner salary. The higher education path isn't for everyone, so if you don't think university is for you, you could save yourself time andmoneyby heading into thejobsmarket sooner.

2 months ago | thescottishsun.co.uk | Lynsey Hope |Ellie Smitherman

SUPERMARKETS often mimic our favourite brands, offering similar products but for a cheaper price. Aldi has become much-loved for its dupes that have occasionally been so close to the original that it has landed them in hot water. M&S was not happy that Aldi's Cuthbert was such a close version to its famous Colin the Caterpillar, taking legal action over the matter. Whilst infuriating for big brands, in tough financial times these products are often life-saving for cash-strapped shoppers.