Columnists - Saga Exceptional

Paul Lewis

Don’t let your side hustle turn into a tax headache – understand the rules

05 March 2024

Selling on eBay? You could face an unexpected tax bill, our expert warns

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Emily Dean

…on the joy of finding budget beauty buys

14 February 2024

From a brilliant low-cost concealer to a bargain miracle cream, our expert reveals her budget beauty buys for £11 or less.

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Susie Dent

…on the majesty of other tongues

02 February 2024

As much as she loves the English language, lexicographer Susie Dent sometimes has to bow down to the superiority of other tongues.

“Me and my highly vocal arseropes…”

27 November 2023

… on the wonderful aroma of autumn

26 October 2023

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Jenni Murray

… on her love affair with Concorde

15 January 2024

Our columnist hopes that one day everyone will get to admire this world-beating aircraft.

“There are unforeseen risks of living with animals!”

29 November 2023

… on how the King is tackling ‘the biggest of jobs’ in his 70s

26 October 2023

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Jeremy Paxman

…on his attempt to become a spy

23 December 2023

Our columnist considers how all experiences, good and bad, shape our lives – including his unsuccessful attempt to become a spy

“There needs to be a measure of judgement and fairness in retirement”

27 November 2023

“Vuvuzelas should be banned”

25 September 2023

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Mark Palmer

… on the consequences of a cashless society

24 October 2023

Our columnist laments the demise of notes and coins and the challenges of adapting to a new cashless society.

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Stephen Cole

…on mentoring and the trouble with telling the younger generation the truth

05 October 2023

TV journalist Stephen Cole talks cocktails in the editor's office and saving mentees years of climbing the greasy pole.

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Jessie Lezama Mellor

… on being the dutiful daughter

19 September 2023

How a tough childhood can lead to a resilient adulthood.

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John Robb

… on the Rolling Stones guide to ageing

08 August 2023

Writer and musician John Robb examines how Sixties swingers and punk rockers are facing life in the old zone and asks: "Are you a Mick or a Keef?"

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