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"Waiter, waiter! There's a fly in my soup!" "Shh! Quiet down or everyone will want one." Badum-tsh (thank you, I'm here all week) Whether it's an unwanted insect interloper or something else entirely, it can be disappointing to be dining out only to have a meal marred by a mistake. While some of us might flag it to the…
How do you organise your savings? This week Forumites have been discussing the merits of different approaches to saving for specific goals. Read on for more on that – and the rest of the week's MSE Forum highlights. Seen something on the Forum we should include in next week's highlights blog? Let us know in this thread.
What's been going on in the MSE Forum this past week? Let's explore some of the topics that have generated debate and MoneySaving insight. Seen something on the Forum we should include in next week's highlights blog? Let us know in this thread.
Hi, I've always thought I was getting Contrbution-based ESA (in the Support Group) but looking again at my letters, I'm totally confused about it. The letters show: The payment of Employment and Support Allowance is based on your National Insurance Contribution records. Limited capability for work addition: - Extra money…
I need some advice please. We moved a week ago and have made the biggest mistake, and I'm so incredibly upset. When meeting my new neighbour yesterday, she made me aware that in or around 2023 the property we just purchased was a cannabis farm. Neither the seller or the estate agent told us. The estate agents were aware as…
Do I have to have FTTP fitted or not. currently our FTTC works perfectly and the speed is adequate for our needs. Reading articles about the subject is confusing as some say it’s down to the individual if they want it or not and other notices say that it has to be done sometime in 2027. Searching the question on any…
Time to start a new Diary. I have had my old one since Autumn 19 which is when I moved into my forever home after 4 years of renting in London. I am 52 and I live with my DG on the South Coast. I have a well paid job for my sector and was finally made permanent and full time in December 21. DG is self employed which she…
My wife receives a reduced pension because of incomplete years, we had children at home between 1974, to 2004. Last child born 1988, received dla for him between 1996-2004. she worked prior to having children, only worked part time between 1993-2012, and did not pay NI. We have been told by hmrc that she signed a form to…
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