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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.
Making sure your motor is in tip top condition can prevent costly repairs down the line, but getting a service or MOT without breaking the bank can be a MoneySaving muddle of its own. Which method do you use to get a good price on a health check for your vehicle? Vote in the poll then share your thoughts in the thread.
We've had some unusual consumer rights queries on the MSE Forum this week: like the pair of trainers that turned out not to match one another, and what to do when you order a sofa and only half of it is delivered. Read on for more on these and the rest of the top talking points from our MoneySaving community.…
have always in the past renewed my passport by raking it to the Passport who have approved it. I see it can now be done on line but you need to get a digital photograph. How does this work and what happens about sending back your old passport. Which is the better option and allowing for photos the most cost effective and…
We're always advised to get a new quote 26 days before our current car insurance expires but how can I compare prices if I haven't had the renewal through from my insurance company and probably won't for another week or so? Mine is set to expire on 19th November.
Hi, Sorry if this isn’t in the correct section. I/we are looking to make a will, and looking for a bit of advice on how to make one and the cost. I am guessing it will be a simple Will, we want everything to go to the living partner, then onto to out 3 children. We are Mortgage free and have saving in different bank…
Looking at the schemes where we can deposit cash in a savings account that the lender has a charge over for a period which means the purchaser needs a smaller or no deposit. The interest they pay seems quite generous and there are no concerns about the money being tied up for a period of time or the fact there will be a…
I'd like to switch to Barclays who are offering £600 in one of their switches but I can't get the app on a tablet (and don't have a smartphone, believe it or not). MSE does not mention this; did anyone else notice it? Are Barclays aware of it? Also, for anyone who has done this switch: MSE says on the one hand that this is…
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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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