Menstrual products are almost as essential to women’s wellbeing as food. It’s hard to imagine life before disposable pads, and we’ll always be indebted to the inventor - or inventors, as history has it.

Your financial circumstances will change over time and, if you’re fortunate enough and you work hard, this may well include annual increases. But what does this mean for your monthly or annual budget?

We spoke to experts to find out how youth can assist their parents to save enough to secure their golden years.