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Out-of-date subscriptions, free trials that you forgot to cancel, unused gym memberships…these sorts of payments can be silently taking chunks out of your bank balance if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/…
Whether it's to cut down on food waste, get better value for money, or enjoy tomorrow's lunch, taking leftovers home after a meal out can be a smart move. Yet plenty of people still feel a bit awkward about asking for a doggy bag. When you're eating at a restaurant and don't finish your meal, how often do you ask to take…
I used the MSE tool to make a couple of claims. I no longer have details of the agreements but wanted to make the lenders aware of a change to our address. One was with CA Auto Finance in 2009 who immediately acknowledged my claim and said they would be in touch in when the final decision was made. The second was with BMW…
Hello - I opened a Simple Saver on 14 April and deposited £1 and chose monthly interest. On 6 July I deposited a large amount. As of today, no interest has been received since account opening. I am waiting for Cahoot to reply to a query I raised about this. Is it correct to think that the 14th of the month is the interest…
Hi. I've just bought a mobile phone on OnBuy. The payment has been taken from by credit card but I have had no correspondence form OnBuy about it. When I try and login it asks to send a link to my email address but no link arrives. I am sure this is the email address I submitted. I have tried my gmail email as well. The…
Hi everyone, I'm looking into taking out a loan and wanted to get some advice before I make any decisions. I'm hoping to find a loan with a competitive interest rate, no hidden fees, and the flexibility to make overpayments or pay it off early without hefty penalties. I'd also appreciate hearing about any lenders you've…
Hi all I'm currently undertaking an MBA at Hult Ashridge and researching how UK professionals and families make financial decisions as their income grows. One topic that keeps coming up is the impact of various income-related tax rules, allowances and benefit limits. While most people expect to pay more tax as their…
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This means a change for those with substantial savings across M&S Bank and HSBC UK and/or First Direct. Here's what the transfer means for your savings, credit cards and more.
The Government has confirmed it has increased the maximum amount of support available to those affected via a loan from £10,000 to £20,000, but only for exceptional cases.
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