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A trip to the cinema isn't always cheap, especially once you've added popcorn, sweets and drinks to the price of your ticket. Do you treat yourself to snacks at the cinema, save a few quid by bringing your own, or skip the refreshments altogether? Vote in the poll then share your cinema snacking habits in the thread.
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…
Hey When replying to a post, you used to be able to tell it had gone through because the text box would clear automatically. IIRC, since yesterday or so, my reply stays in the box after I submit it. You only realise it's actually gone through when you try to click post again and it won't let you because the reply has…
Hello , I would appreciate advise on how to go about a "Parking Charge Notice" I received.I was parked in my underground apartment car parking . Is this enforceable even if I was parked in a ev bay or a bay which said no parking ? It does say this is a parking charge and not a penalty or fine. It also says I need to give…
I went to Gunnersbury Park in Acton to see my son play football. I was there for almost two hours,I looked to see if there were signs to show i had to pay for parking, I didnt see any. I'm sure there must of been but i didnt see any, As Luck would have it i'm going to watch him again on Saturday at the same Park, I'll have…
I agree there needs to be an option to report weekly to cater for monthly payment customers aswell as weekly customers. I have sent a email to clearscore regarding this. I hope they make the necessary change to include us.
I paid to get out of my previous 5-year fix a year early in Jan 2022 to get another 5 year fix at 1.29% (betting that rates would only go up). Since then we've been saving like mad and thankfully at much higher interest rates and so are now in a position to pay off the mortgage on our property (£106k on a house worth…
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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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