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We've all been there. A freshly brewed tea or coffee steaming away (perhaps a cheeky biscuit on the side) but suddenly the phone rings / doorbell goes / kids need attention / you get dragged into a meeting, and before you know it your enticing cuppa has become a chilly shadow of its former self. What do you do about it?
Whether you're packing for a picnic or grabbing a bite during your break at work, supermarket meal deals can be a quick and easy way to get lunch sorted. But which one do you think reigns supreme? Vote in the poll, then let us know what your favourite lunchtime meal deal combination is in the thread.
Which one item truly brings you happiness for little or no cost? That's the question posed by one MoneySaver this week. Let's take a tour of some of the latest MSE Forum highlights. Seen something on the Forum we should include in next week's highlights blog? Let us know in this thread.
Hi, I’m looking for advice as I appear to be hitting my head against a brick wall! Family member moved into a council property, and the previous tenant had an outstanding bill with British Gas. (please also note that when my family member moved into the property the that it was capped and had to be uncapped when they moved…
I’m currently on an EV tariff with BG which expires on 27 November. My account is £2900 in credit as they haven’t billed me since June 2024! I have contacted them multiple times to request a bill but still this hasn’t been generated. They even put my monthly payment us from £225 to £440 because the credit balance hasn’t…
Hello My mortgage term is coming to an end, and I'm torn between a 2-year and a 5-year fixed rate. I wonder what people choose in the current financial climate. A lot is going on in the UK and in the world, too. Cheers
I am living by the sea in a beautiful house. (I can’t believe that sentence is about me) I have spent two years living in other people’s homes. I ended up on a sofa for several months. The joy of my own home, my own key, my own bed…it is indescribable. I had to go to the top of my budget to buy the house, but it is exactly…
Received my migration letter. Made my claim on Thursday. Their website for whatever reason rejected my Northern Irish driving licence info. (UC ignore my question when I ask them if this is a known problem that is affecting every resident of NI, and I've asked twice so far) As a result of their website rejecting that piece…
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These days, voice recognition on our devices means you don't even need to type anything, let alone scribble it down. But do you still find yourself reaching for a pen?
you may have ended up paying income tax you don't actually owe. But it's easy to check and reclaim any cash you're owed.
MSE founder Martin Lewis has long called for action to prevent savers purchasing a home above the scheme's cap from being fined.
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