When you’re trying to make ends meet, it’s all too tempting to think a credit card is the solution to your problems. But the experts will tell you owning and using one requires financial discipline and a decent dose of common sense – especially when it’s easy to be lured in by false claims and over-the-top promises. To help you separate the fact from the fiction, here are the main myths in need of a reality check…

The latest iPhone went on sale last week. It’s not the only exciting bit of new kit to make it onto the market recently. From a beautiful wireless speaker to an all-electric Hummer, here are nine tech triumphs to know about…

Whether you’re looking to improve or just expand your repertoire of speedy weeknight meals, SLMan is here to help. From ten-minute mushroom gnocchi to a flavoursome winter warmer of chicken and prawn laksa, seven chefs gave us their favourite foolproof recipes for two…

Alongside Heinz ketchup, French’s mustard and Flying Goose sriracha, Tabasco sauce is a cult condiment. Available in eight strengths, it can be used to add flavour and heat to liven up almost any dish. From understanding how it’s made to using it in simple recipes, here’s what you need to know about the world’s most popular hot pepper sauce.

When it comes to money, we’re often told that having a good savings account is enough. But if you want to stay ahead of your finances, it pays to invest. From equities to tracker funds, property to bonds, we went to the experts to get answers to the important questions.

New distilleries and a growing appreciation for the craftmanship involved in producing Scotch mean Scotland’s whisky industry is enjoying a boom time. Kristiane Sherry of Master of Malt explains how – and why – you should get involved…

Sir Ben Ainslie is the most successful Olympic sailor of all time. Now he is team principal and skipper of Britain’s America’s Cup team, and chief technical officer for British clothing brand Henri-Lloyd. Speaking exclusively to SLMan, he explained why success in the America’s Cup might mean more than any of those gold medals – to him and to the entire nation…

Last month, SLMan spoke to Matt Rudd about how men could be happier. He said finding a passion in life can really help. This month, we’ve spoken to James Otter, who found his passion making wooden surfboards and has now written a book about the power of making in general. James told us how he got here and why he believes making things with your hands might be the best passion of all…

Mohammed Osumanu – aka Mohammed Blakk – is an artist, entrepreneur and activist from Ghana who has been recognised throughout the British fashion industry – most notably by model Adwoa Aboah – for championing traditional African clothing and culture throughout his work. He is also a contributor to Beyoncé’s visual album, Black Is King. In recognition of Black History Month, SLMan sat down with Mohammed to find out what it means to him...

Whether you’re back in the office or still working from home, one thing’s for sure: we’ve never been more reliant on email than we are right now. So it’s entirely possible you’ve slipped into some bad habits. Whether it’s replying in anger, or forgetting to proofread, this is what the professionals want you to stop doing.

Planning for retirement is all too often not considered a young person’s game – but it should be. From knowing how and when to make a withdrawal to the tax implications and understanding auto-enrolment, here’s what the experts want you to know about your pension.

From a snack that counts as one of your five a day to a new Mexican spirit from the Breaking Bad boys, these are the latest and the coolest food and drink launches you need to know about…