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This week Forumites have been giving thought to what happens when it's time to retire. MoneySavers have been talking about how it felt once they'd made their retirement date official, whilst another MSE Forum user is looking for tips on putting their affairs in order for a smooth transition.…
Out-of-date subscriptions, free trials that you forgot to cancel, unused gym memberships…these sorts of payments can be silently taking chunks out of your bank balance if you're not careful. Staying on top of them is a good way to keep your finances in check (and protect yourself from scams), but remembering to find the…
When one MoneySaver found their preferred white chocolate was no longer on the shelves, naturally they turned to the MSE Forum to find a cost-conscious tasty alternative. Read on for more on that and the rest of the week's top discussions. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/07/forum-highlights-31-07-2026/…
This was submitted to the Sheriff Court but rejected. A codicil was completed in 2019 adding a Trustee company as additional executor, however they are dissolved and no longer trading. The court advised we needed a signed statement from a solicitor who was working at the practice. We believe this must be incorrect. Do we…
Afternoon all! To keep it short because you probably heard this many times before. End of January next year my fixed term is finishing,at the moment is fixed at 1.49%. I will have roughly £70K left on my mortgage.Should I pay it off in January or is it not a good idea? I looked around and my new rates will be around 4.6-7…
Hi I would like some advice for this if possible please. I received this PCN as the keeper of the vehicle for overstaying in a car park by two [2] minutes. I used the template letter to appeal and have received the following back. Does this mean that I should pay the £60, rather than appeal to POPLA? I appreciate there is…
Hi My late aunt died more than three years ago and left her flat to myself and 5 other beneficiaries. I was designated executor, along with my brother and mum. The flat is a two bed in a retirement block and is shared ownership (75/25 in our favour). We have had no luck with selling the property for more than three years…
If you're on certain benefits, such as Universal Credit, check if you can get up to £200 to put toward the cost of your child's school uniform in the form of a non-repayable grant. We've council-by-council help for those in England, where around 15% of authorities offer support, plus info on more widely available schemes…
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