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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.
We live in a terrace between two student rental properties. Honestly, it's been fine the decade we've lived here; the occasional party, but much quieter than I'm sure I was back in the day! And there's always someone about to accept a parcel. However, since the pandemic, one side has been left empty. Their gutter has been…
Hi all, looking for advice on where I stand. In June I parked at Sevenoaks Station at about 10am while rushing for a train. When I tried to pay through the APCOA Connect app, I got a "No Available Tariffs" error saying no tariffs were found for this location, vehicle and start time, with a banner reading "This location is…
I'd like to start by apologising if this particular query has been asked and answered - I promise I have read the Newbies thread and the "READ THIS BEFORE YOU START A NEW THREAD ABOUT ZZPS or DEBT RECOVERY PLUS" thread and I feel overwhelmed and confused. I'd just really really appreciate if anyone can help, and I really…
I have 2 Barclaycard. One I don't use and has a small positive balance, one I do use. The website has been turned off for payments, so on Friday I paid the statement balance of the one I do use (£560). This has been credited to the wrong account. If I click on the correct card to pay my bill, it shows both cards. The one…
Hi everyone, I have read the NEWBIES thread and am appealing strictly as the Registered Keeper. I have not identified the driver and will not do so. I’m looking for guidance on putting together an appeal / IAS package following an appeal rejection from Times24 for an alleged red route stopping charge at Gatwick Airport. 1.…
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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