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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…
This week MoneySavers have been seeking and sharing wisdom about improvements to every room and space in the home and garden, from the bedroom to the kitchen and the lawn to the patio. Read on for more of the week's MSE Forum talking points. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/09/forum-highlights-04-09-2026/…
Hello, I am currently considering renewing a maturing holding into the NS&I 5-Year Fixed Guaranteed Growth Bond to lock in the 4.85% interest rate. However, because NS&I compounds all the interest and pays it out as one big lump sum strictly in the maturity tax year (2031), it creates a major tax trap. Even though they add…
I’ve been claiming Child Benefit to collect National Insurance credits. A few years ago, my wife’s salary went over the threshold for the High-Income Child Benefit Charge. We registered her for Self-Assessment and began paying the charge each year. Her salary has since increased to the point where we now repay the full…
I pay off my balance in full each month to my Nationwide credit card. If I do a balance transfer and then continue to use the card, will my payments pay off the fee, and then new expenditure, first? In other words - if a pay off new expenditure in full each month, I won't end up accumulating interest on the new expenditure…
Because I use it to organise competitions I thought I'd mention it here. Has anyone else noticed the bookmarks view changed yesterday (I think)? Bookmarks aren't separated into pages of 20 as per other forums and the bookmark includes the post's body. And I'm not sure posts that have been updated show up with bold text as…
Hello, I need to check three quick points regarding my Will structure for my son who is on LCWRA and Universal Credit. Firstly, the DWP Risk: Under the strict post-2024 DWP guidelines, is it safer to leave my Will as a generic discretionary trust where my son is not named directly ("direct descendants and charities"), or…
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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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