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It's easy to eat healthily on a budget. Dietitian Azmina Govindji explains how to make your meals go further and save money.

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Credit crunch help

Where to get help if the recession is affecting you. Call the NHS Credit Crunch Stressline on 0300 123 2000 or find advice online.

Credit crunch stress

Many people feel worried or low when times are hard but there are several things you can do to help you cope.

Coping as a couple

Financial problems can put pressure on your relationship. Taking practical action can help ease the strain.

Video: coping with redundancy

Clayre describes how losing her job affected her mentally and socially. A GP gives advice on coping with the shock of redundancy to avoid depression.

Budget food shopping

You can spend less on your food shopping and still eat healthily. Follow these tips to reduce your grocery bills.

Get fit without the gym

You don't have to pay an expensive gym membership to get fit. Dancing, cycling, walking and other sports are all great for your health.

Redundancy fear

Worrying about job security can affect your health, but there are ways to cope with the fear of redundancy.

Ten stressbusters

You don’t need money to improve your mental wellbeing. Here are 10 ways to combat stress that cost little or nothing.

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