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For two decades MoneySavers have been encouraging one another via the MSE Forum to put aside spare change in the year-long Sealed Pot Challenge. This week Forumites broke open those pots and counted the contents. Read on for more on that and the rest of the week's discussions.…
It's nearly time for trick-or-treaters, spooky decorations and lots of sweets - if you're into that sort of thing. Are you planning to spend on pumpkins, costumes and party bits, or prefer to let Halloween pass by without a fuss? Vote in the poll below then share your thoughts in the thread!
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.
Hi, my Sky contract is due to run out in February and my bill will rise from £103 a month to £141 a month. I currently have broadband, Sky Signature, Sky Sports HD and Sky HD. I only have Sky due to Sky Sports and the ability to record and watch stuff back. I would like to stay with Sky but as the price of everything is…
I went to the local Post Office yesterday to have a document certified. The clerk quoted a price for £16.50 including a copy of the document for £0.50. I found it a bit dear at the time but I agreed. After paying, I looked at the receipt I was given and it had no indication that it was for the service I had just paid for.…
Hi, I was hoping someone may have some advice on this one…. I made an online purchase early morning with a well known high street health & Beauty retailer for a few items that i planned to give as Christmas presents, which had a good offer on them. That night, i received an email to say the items were out of stock and i…
I’ve had a couple of emails from the above named company regarding PCP claim forms I’ve allegedly completed and signed. They state that I now owe them monies due to cancellation of claim outside their time frame. They also offer a substantial reduction if I pay before 31 October. Has anyone else had a similar email/s and…
I recently came up with a clever (I thought…) Excel formula to show accrued interest to date on a nominal gilt. I own 73753 units of TE28, 4,375% maturing 7/3/28, ie last coupon paid 7/9/26. My formula is #units*4.375%*((TODAY()-DATE(2026,9,7))/365). Excel shows £450.85 as the accrued coupon, but if get a sell quote on ii…
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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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