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Believe it or not, today (16th Sep) marks 100 days until Christmas Day. For some of us that means Yuletide lists are already underway and the budget spreadsheet is out; for others, the festive season feels like a lifetime away. Whether you're the type to have everything wrapped up by October or you'd rather not think about…
As consumers it's tempting to vent online when things don't go quite right, but on the MSE Forum we also love to hear success stories – whether it's cutting your broadband bill or claiming compensation for a delayed flight. Read on for our pick of this week's MoneySaving topics.…
Whether you're buying some new clothes, a snazzy gadget or just picking up a pint of milk, there's a good chance you'll be asked one familiar question at the till: "Would you like your receipt?" Some people still prefer a paper receipt they can tuck into a wallet or folder, while others are happy with a digital version…
DAK, when you transfer money into a new ISA, and then change your mind within the 14 day cooling off period, where does that money go. Is it back to previous ISA account with your former provider or to your nominated account, which of course is a non ISA.
Dear Team - I am seeking the correct house insurance for the home I inherited from my father who died in July. I visit every two weeks and am applying for probate soon. What type of insurance should I get? Shall I call a company and if so which is a good one? The online quotes and questions (Compare sites) are difficult to…
Good morning all, TL;DR - Hisense washing machine broken, 2 days out of warranty. No-one will listen. Backstory: I purchased a Hisense washing machine in September of 2024. Last week, it developed a pretty serious fault - two days out of warranty! Now, before you brush this off as "well, this ones on you, pal", hear me…
I am buying a house that has a private sewer and had a drains survey this week.This has shown that there is a manhole serving 2 toilets that has had an extension built over it 18 years ago.They have a building regs certificate but no plans or other building works details. The surveyor said that if a toilet became blocked…
Hello In mid October I will be 66. I have a small pension about £9k. My provider has stated I can take 25% tax free, so £2,250. This leaves behind £6,750. The provider is offering an annuity of £394.97. "No guarantee period, no increase, paid monthly in arrears without proportion, no dependents income" Is it better not to…
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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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