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Long-time Forumites will have seen tales of retailers clamping down on customers they feel have made too many returns. How often do you find yourself returning goods you've bought online? Do you only return things that are clearly broken or not up to scratch? Or are you happy to send something back if you've changed your…
Holiday booking often involves a balancing act. You might find a bargain that's less convenient, a luxury option that's more expensive, or a flexible booking that offers extra peace of mind. When it comes down to it, what matters most to you when booking a holiday? Vote in the poll and share your thoughts in the thread.
When choosing a new product for the home, it can be hard to sort the wheat from the chaff. That's why savvy MoneySavers turn to the shared knowledge and experience of the MSE Forum when contemplating a big purchase. Read on to see what Forumites have been talking about this week.…
Hi, As a novice in finance and pensions, I stumbled upon this site a few years ago which has proved invaluable. I appreciate everyone that has taken time to respond, advise or comment. Our situation. I took VR on 30th June and retired aged 59. My OH has gone part time aged 57. We have no debts and are Mortgage free and I…
Thinking of opening a SIPP. Age 62, no earned income, so only very small contributions (ie £50 pm). Are AJ Bell, Fidelity etc all pretty much of a muchness (fees, customer service)? Btw, I also recently opened a T212 a/c if that may be of any relevance. Thank you, Cotm
Hi, just wondering if anyone has experience of a neighbouring property’s Japanese Knotweed potentially affecting their house £value and quality of life? I live next door to a restaurant, and their rear garden is a mass of knotweed, which is encroaching on my boundary - within 2m - and is now growing against the end wall of…
Hello, I wish I'd discovered this forum months ago so I could have done everything properly but I naively thought that I was on the right and everything would be simple to sort out. I received a Money Claim from Parking Eye today. I have previously appealed the ticket with them (and they offered to settle for £20, which…
The main summerhouse came together well. But the door is severely warped. The company are suggesting holding it in place with a turn button for a month to see if it will bend back - this will never resolve it. How is it best to get a replacement from them? Clearly, it's a defective part and not fit for purpose, another…
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