“Financial faffing” could be more expensive than people think, with experts estimating it could cost Brits some £43,000 over their lifetimes.

Essentially, this refers to when people delay dealing with issues due to the stress, cost or effort involved. This can range from not paying bills on time to neglecting often overlooked house maintenance tasks.

Boiler experts at BOXT Life have warned that failing to get your boiler serviced regularly could cost you around £665 a year.

A survey by the…