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Cooking extra and saving the leftovers - or preparing multiple meals in advance - can be a great way to make your food budget go further, but is it part of your MoneySaving routine? Vote in the poll and share your thoughts in the thread.
Making sure your motor is in tip top condition can prevent costly repairs down the line, but getting a service or MOT without breaking the bank can be a MoneySaving muddle of its own. Which method do you use to get a good price on a health check for your vehicle? Vote in the poll then share your thoughts in the thread.
We've had some unusual consumer rights queries on the MSE Forum this week: like the pair of trainers that turned out not to match one another, and what to do when you order a sofa and only half of it is delivered. Read on for more on these and the rest of the top talking points from our MoneySaving community.…
I am due to start receiving 2 DB pensions in January totalling approximately £240 after 20% tax is deducted. Am I allowed to increase my workplace DC payments from 16.5% to 25% from January (although I am thinking from my December pay-packet)? This would mean I have cumulatively the same net income whilst boosting my…
just a rant thats all, out shopping today, teatime today cc app req a auth for sportdirect online £170, it wasnt me and i live on my own looked for my card and somehow fell out my backpocket, called natwest straightaway, and straight through cancelled the card they also blocked the device used, no other transactions were…
Hello. Currently with Cuckoo month 22 of 24, contracted until 3rd January. Signed up to Vodafone fibre 910 and the service is due to start on 28th October. Cuckoo are trying to charge £224 ETC, I asked for a breakdown of the charges as we're paying £46 per month, they came back with this: Reduced monthly charge: £25.00 × 2…
I have a personal loan of about £3000. The interest rate is 14.36. I pay £111.00 a month. If i repaid £1000 of the loan, would it be best to reduce the term or reduce the monthly payments and keep the length of term the same? Grateful if your advice.
Hello To keep myself accountable I want to have a space to write down my thoughts while on the DMP journey. My total debts are 85k and I earn 37k annually plus commission. Current minimum debt payment is £2700 with no savings , buffers or contingency so I’m caught in a debt trap. After going through thread after thread on…
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Halifax customers who use mobile and online banking services should move to the Lloyds Bank app before Sunday 1 November. That's because the Halifax app and online banking services will be axed from this date. Here's what you need to know.
The State Pension is likely to rise by 3.9% next April, taking the full new State Pension to over £13,000 a year. It means the State Pension now breaches the tax-free personal allowance for some.
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