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MoneySavers have been discussing how they keep track of their day to day spending. A recurring theme is how easy it is for takeaway coffees to make a serious dent in your budget. Maybe it's time for you to cut the cost of those cuppas too? Read on for more of the week's MSE Forum talking points.…
The UK government has been encouraging people to stock up on certain things in case of a national emergency such as a cyber attack, significant power outage, extreme weather and so on. In the last few weeks have you bought something specifically to prepare for such emergencies? Vote in the poll then share your thoughts in…
This week's top MSE Forum talking points have all been about getting things in the home fixed up before winter, from washing machines to chest freezers and double glazing to parquet flooring. Read on for more MoneySaving wisdom from our online community.…
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Hello all Please I need your advice. A third party car hit my car at the back. The rear end of my car was badly damaged. Majority of the impact is on the Rear end of the driver side. The other driver agreed that he was at fault. I contacted my insurance and everything was set in motion. I was given a courtesy car and my I…
What is FLYLADY? Well, it's our version of the US flylady idea - but we work on the principle that housework is not fun, it's boring, can be time-consuming, is often thankless but, unfortunately, necessary. It's here on Old Style to provide the support we all need and to make the whole task easier and quicker. We also…
I know there's a whole amount of info out there but I still don't really understand it very well. Let's say I have a car that's worth £5000 for trade in (as a deposit). Let's say the car I want to "buy" is worth £25,000. I guess this means I will owe £20,000, of which will be 0% for 2 years. And let's say I pay £300 a…
I have a detached Cotswold cottage, can't get it to an E EPC rating without spendings £20k+ I've done the minor alterations like, energy efficient lamps, TRV's, draught proofing, topped up loft insulation and the only other recommendation under £5k is to fit a Heat recovery system for mixer showers. This would cost about…
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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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