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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.
Making sure your motor is in tip top condition can prevent costly repairs down the line, but getting a service or MOT without breaking the bank can be a MoneySaving muddle of its own. Which method do you use to get a good price on a health check for your vehicle? Vote in the poll then share your thoughts in the thread.
We've had some unusual consumer rights queries on the MSE Forum this week: like the pair of trainers that turned out not to match one another, and what to do when you order a sofa and only half of it is delivered. Read on for more on these and the rest of the top talking points from our MoneySaving community.…
Hi all, I have just received a court claim letter today for a smart parking via DCB legal case from April 2025. Its for overstayed parking at a drive through fast food chain, parking was free just 90 minutes only. I appealed it initially with the template and never disclosed the driver. The court claim is for a single…
Dear All I have created this thread to discuss the proposed changes to the triple-lock. I strongly agree the care system is in urgent need of reform, my mother requires three carer visits a day and because she has worked all her life and has savings and pensions she has the privilege of paying for this care. However I am…
Zero Star – Disappointing Travel Insurance Experience My flight was cancelled because of the UK-wide air traffic control restrictions, so I could not travel and lost the money I had already paid for accommodation and activities. I submitted a claim and appealed the decision, but the insurer refused to reimburse these…
I would like to find a reasonably priced copy of the above book for a very good friend of mine. I have tried the usual channels and so far only come up with one at £63 and one at £143 used of course on Amazon, I have also looked on 2nd hand book sellers but no luck - I live in a rural area so not many charity shops -…
A word of warning to those of you with life assurance with Aviva, especially those where former insurance companies have been absorbed over the years. I am currently going through complete hell with Aviva who are trying to fob me off with a random trivial amount when it should be nearer £10k. What follows is a review I put…
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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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