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For two decades MoneySavers have been encouraging one another via the MSE Forum to put aside spare change in the year-long Sealed Pot Challenge. This week Forumites broke open those pots and counted the contents. Read on for more on that and the rest of the week's discussions.…
It's nearly time for trick-or-treaters, spooky decorations and lots of sweets - if you're into that sort of thing. Are you planning to spend on pumpkins, costumes and party bits, or prefer to let Halloween pass by without a fuss? Vote in the poll below then share your thoughts in the thread!
Cooking extra and saving the leftovers - or preparing multiple meals in advance - can be a great way to make your food budget go further, but is it part of your MoneySaving routine? Vote in the poll and share your thoughts in the thread.
Hi, We sold a house at the end of the last tax year (we lived in it but moved overseas and rented it for 20+ years). We completed the online HMRC CGT tax form, and paid the figure quoted to us within the 60 day window. Because the sale was at the end of a tax year, all our income figures were input without estimates. HMRC…
I’ve noticed that if I open a quote on, say, MSE & apply to multiple different cards one after the other, I soon get rejected/poor terms. In order to secure the best terms that I see in the list as Pre-Approved, I was wondering if I get my phone & laptop and click apply to two different cards on two separate websites at…
Morning all.
Our flight from Manchester to Jeddah was delayed 26 hours flying Saudi airlines so we tried to claim £520 each plus hotel bill , meals etc as we were 300 miles from home . Saudi airlines had us on plane for 3 hours they said trying to fix a technical fault but said they could not fix till next day . They now say it was not…
Hi, Im in need of a 192.com search and being an ardent money saver dont want to pay the £20 for a number of credits Has anyone got a spare one they havent used that could do a search for me please?
MSE has a new tool to help you work out if you're owed compensation for a delayed flight, and to help you draft your claim letter - and we'd like you to take it out for a test flight
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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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