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A good breakfast sets the tone for the day ahead so when you pop some bread in the toaster, you want it to come out just right. One MoneySaver is on a quest to find the ultimate toaster that doesn't produce a disappointingly uneven result. Read on for more about that and a selection from the rest of this week's MSE Forum…
Lots of online retailers offer free delivery if you spend over a certain amount, and there are invariably times when your basket is a little shy of qualifying. What tends to be your response? Is the prospect of free delivery enough of a carrot to get you to buy more stuff? Vote in the poll then share your thoughts in the…
September is often a time for new starts and this week Forumites have been preparing for the next phase of educational and professional life, discussing name tapes for school uniforms, options for commuting to work and generally getting a better handle on personal finances. Read on for more about all that and the rest of…
Hi, I have been living in a small rented room in UK for 13 months now. I told the council i was here by way of my request for a local car parking permit when i arrived. I have never payed council tax, but my room is "all bills included", and so i just assumed naturally that council tax was payed by the landlord. My rent is…
A Quick one - are NUTSHELL car insurance OK ? They are much cheaper than the opposition on Quidco and I was just wondering why ?
When I submit my readings the gas reading immediately is updated and shown. But the two electricity readings (economy 7) are not updated. And eventually two estimated readings are added. Currently my electricity usage is about 2000 units more than shown since my last reading in June. And that was estimated as well. As I…
I've got something in my head and am convinced that i'm going to diddle myself out of money. I've tried googling and AI-ing it but can't locate a sufficiently clear answer. I wonder if someone can help? When the assessment for premium scheme entitlement is undertaken it assesses your final pensionable earnings as part of…
Last week my car was parked and was hit by a commercial heavy goods transporter. I was not with the car but a note, with fleet management details was left. I have sinced decided to go via my insurer as fleet management will take weeks to settle. There is large damage to my car, namely my bumper is scuffed, rear quarter has…
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