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This week's top MSE Forum talking points have all been about getting things in the home fixed up before winter, from washing machines to chest freezers and double glazing to parquet flooring. Read on for more MoneySaving wisdom from our online community.…
Believe it or not, today (16th Sep) marks 100 days until Christmas Day. For some of us that means Yuletide lists are already underway and the budget spreadsheet is out; for others, the festive season feels like a lifetime away. Whether you're the type to have everything wrapped up by October or you'd rather not think about…
As consumers it's tempting to vent online when things don't go quite right, but on the MSE Forum we also love to hear success stories – whether it's cutting your broadband bill or claiming compensation for a delayed flight. Read on for our pick of this week's MoneySaving topics.…
I have a Save As You Earn (SAYE) scheme at work, which is maturing early next year - into which I am paying the full £500 per month. Company share price is also performing extremely well, meaning that as it stands (current share price is about 4 times the option price), I am potentially going to make a significant gain…
My husband and I are "comfortable" in financial terms. I would like to help my children more. I thought i could pay directly into a S&S ISA, say £100, 2 children, £2400 a year, well below the current IHT gift allowance. My question is, is this allowed, or do i need to set up a standing order to their current accounts and…
I watch this guy on youtube and he is in a pickle. I cannot post links yet, so search this on youtube. "tv repair community" For his latest video "So I'm saying goodbye now" I wonder how many others were/are in the same boat. I myself will now look to leave Lloyds/Halifax now, cos although I have only heard the one side,…
trying to move into a new property, in the process of trying to get openreach to get signal for the internet company but things are soo slow, I need to move, can anyone recommend a router that I can put a SIM card in to give me mobile data? Mobile company won’t allow me to terminate the contract so I can get a mobile…
Hello, looking for opinion/advice on this please…. I have a property which I had rented out to tenants. The tenants signed up with an Energy supplier and paid their bills. The tenants then executed the "break clause" in their tenancy agreement to end it, correctly paid and closed their energy account. All good. I put the…
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The Government has confirmed it has increased the maximum amount of support available to those affected via a loan from £10,000 to £20,000, but only for exceptional cases.
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