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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.…
Hi there, I need to complete an SA109 and on paper the questions seem straight forward but when I read the guidance notes it provides twists and turns with an exception for an exception and I am now genuinly confused. It is about a split year case 1 claim. Especially box 9 - 14 throw me off. I know that to answer those…
My son is considering a LISA. Trying to get our heads around best ways to contribute etc. LISA we’ve found has an introductory rate for the first year then the interest drops to 2.8%. He intends to pay in £4000 in year one. He also has a cash ISA which is paying around 4% and he can withdraw whenever he likes. So, after…
I've been quoted 0.95% + VAT to sell my 2 bedroom semi detached house. However, with so many tools now available online, I was thinking of doing it myself. I already have an existing EPC certificate and I don't mind doing viewing myself, especially as some estate agents don't even do viewing in the evenings/weekends when…
I received a private parking charge for “not parking within a marked bay” at a retail park. I was in the car park for just 54 seconds, as confirmed by the cctv timestamps, and was stationary for approximately 20 seconds. I had entered solely to collect a friend, who had already collected an order from one of the shops and…
In April i parked at a Euro Car Parks car park and as a result of being blocked in and time took to find a space. I over stayed by 14 mins just over. Took me about 5 mins to find a space as its a very busy car park and spaces are very limited, then upon my return, i found i was blocked in, the car next to me was to far out…
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