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Whether you're looking to buy furniture, clothing or software, it's worth tapping in to the MoneySaving wisdom of the MSE Forum community before parting with your cash. Let's explore those questions and the rest of the week's biggest talking points.…
Remember, remember, the fifth of November... Bonfire Night is here, with the next few days bringing fireworks, sparklers and the occasional slightly singed sausage. Are you paying to attend an organised display, celebrating at home, looking for something free to do, or giving the festivities a miss altogether? Vote in the…
Is it worth spending more up front to buy an appliance that's substantially cheaper to run? That's one of the talking points on the MSE Forum this week. Read on to explore that thread and more of the latest conversations in our MoneySaving community.…
Hi, Everyone goes on that Heat pumps is the only efficient choice to heat a house without using a gas boiler, but with the excessive high cost of installation and maybe needing radiators replacing and pipes changed the price can go through the roof. So my question is my home has 22 solar panels and a 9kw battery installed.…
Hi! My girlfriend and I have recently (2 months) moved into a new flat and our electric usage seems high. This is an all electric, 2 bed flat and last months electric bill showed usage of around 420kwh. this is without having turned the heating on once and we are careful to not leave anything on and are quite conscious…
New offer from the MONY Group run by VoucherSent where you can get a £40 gift card when you open an HSBC Bank Account. You can choose from a Love2Shop, John Lewis, Waitrose, M&S, Sainsbury's or Tesco gift card, and eligibility will be confirmed up to 90 days after you register with VoucherSent and open your HSBC Bank…
When I was 16 and earning less than £5,000 a year, I was advised to contract out of SERPS. Having recently reviewed the pension, I was surprised to find that the projected value appears very low, the annual charges are significantly higher than those of many modern pension schemes, and I would receive only around 40% of…
My Octopus fix ends 27th Dec. I've spent ages on comparison sites and it seems the cheapest fixes e.g.Fuse are for 18 or 24 months. Most 12 month fixes are virtually no different to what the variable rate will be in January and they have exit fees. For the 1st time in years I'm considering just rolling on to Octopus…
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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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