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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.…
With less than 24 hours notice, British Gas cancelled my service appointment and offered me another in February which is beyond the end date of my contract. When I called them I was told that appointments could be within 18 months rather than the 12 months of the contract but when I asked what would happen if I didn't…
Hi, I was hoping someone could help solve this mystery. I have an issue where by my spirit level gives me a reading on one side and if I flip it, it gives a different reading. I am trying to plumb a door frame. I have attached a picture of each side of my original silver 1,800mm Magnusson aluminium boxed one. I get…
I'm looking at drawdown options for my wife. She's currently in a legacy CM/SW IPP so I think we will need to move that pot (and a couple of other smaller DC pots) to a new provider who offers "modern" flexible drawdown options. We're looking to intially bridge from next year (age 59) to SP age with drawdown ideally as a…
Am I right in thinking I can ignore this because there's no actual solicitor, or should I do the standard reply? Thanks in advance https://ibb.co/B2Lcnv42
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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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