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Holiday booking often involves a balancing act. You might find a bargain that's less convenient, a luxury option that's more expensive, or a flexible booking that offers extra peace of mind. When it comes down to it, what matters most to you when booking a holiday? Vote in the poll and share your thoughts in the thread.
When choosing a new product for the home, it can be hard to sort the wheat from the chaff. That's why savvy MoneySavers turn to the shared knowledge and experience of the MSE Forum when contemplating a big purchase. Read on to see what Forumites have been talking about this week.…
There's been a meme doing the rounds for a while about millennials preferring to make big online purchases using a laptop instead of a smartphone. Is it a sense of accuracy and security from using a physical keyboard? Perhaps the bigger screen makes it easier to see pictures or read vital information? Maybe it's just the…
I just happened to see an advert for chase bank- 2% cashback on all spending with a max of £20 cashback pcm. this is a good deal on the face of it, but does any body here actually know, is this any good? or maybe more to it than meets the eye?.
Hi, I am in the middle of looking at getting new replacement double glazing at my house. This will be aluminium and not UPVC as the existing double glazing is aluminium. The house has two bay windows (they are half moon shaped bay windows with currently 6 individual windows per bay window, i.e. circular and so not a simple…
I have recently started to drawdown my Sipp.I was told by my investment company that I would receive the first payment on the 1 July 2026 ,it is now the 7 July and still no payment,the company are saying it is a tax issue,is this correct or are they just stalling
An acquaintance of mine ( friend of a friend) is in dire financial straits and is planning to sell her mortgaged flat to someone she barely knows with the promise that she can remain living in it and rent it. Obviously she loses her 'security' but I gather she's running very close to risk of repossession anyway. I'm just…
Hi, I have received a PCN from Minster Baywatch as keeper of the vehicle for an alleged overstay of just under 18 minutes at a carpark in Tintagel, Cornwall . I have appealed the NTK using the draft hete on MSE that was obviously subsequently declined. The driver upon arrival finally managed to find a parking space, then…
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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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