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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.
I have seen the new Santander £180 switch incentive on the MSE bank page, which says You can't have had a switch bonus from Santander since September 2021. However on the Santander website itself, it says you can't have ever had an incentive paid out. I'm digging through the T&C's to see if the 2021 date MSE has shared is…
Hiya all anyone know what the rules are with cancelling a PCP agreement before car is delivered or finance is in place? short story is I was hard sold a brand MG HS and they took 2k initial deposit 6 weeks ago but still no new car and no date when it will be here can I cancel this deal and get my 2k back I have not signed…
My cash ISA is up for renewal after 18 months. I am advised by the bank the ISA will be renewed at a rate of 1.1% which I consider to be extremely low in the current financial climate. Not sure if there are many finance houses who are accepting transfers in at reasonable rates I already have maxed current year ISA…
Hi everyone, I’m hoping for advice and to find out if anyone else has been through something similar. I am a victim of identity fraud. In 2023, someone used my details to make several Universal Credit claims. Despite clear red flags, the DWP approved a £763 “advance” payment to the fraudster. Instead of investigating…
Firstly I am new to forums and think I accidentally posted this in the wrong place! I will try again… I would really appreciate some advice on how to get out of the massive debt I’ve got myself in. I am meeting minimum payments each month and have no missed payments. However my minimums are ridiculously high and my monthly…
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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?
The FCA warns against signing up to a claims firm – there are free ways to get complaints in and there's no harm in doing so now
New research shows the withdrawal fine – which sees first-time buyers lose some of their own savings when buying a home above the £450k cap – puts one in five people off opening a LISA.
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