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We've all been there. A freshly brewed tea or coffee steaming away (perhaps a cheeky biscuit on the side) but suddenly the phone rings / doorbell goes / kids need attention / you get dragged into a meeting, and before you know it your enticing cuppa has become a chilly shadow of its former self. What do you do about it?
Whether you're packing for a picnic or grabbing a bite during your break at work, supermarket meal deals can be a quick and easy way to get lunch sorted. But which one do you think reigns supreme? Vote in the poll, then let us know what your favourite lunchtime meal deal combination is in the thread.
Which one item truly brings you happiness for little or no cost? That's the question posed by one MoneySaver this week. Let's take a tour of some of the latest MSE Forum highlights. Seen something on the Forum we should include in next week's highlights blog? Let us know in this thread.
I'm looking to invest a small, speculative, amount in Bitcoin. I currently put towards investing £500/month. This is split £400 in a Vanguard global fund, £50 in company stocks and £50 which I class as my speculative pot. I'd like to dip into the Bitcoin market, I know there is a risk it can tank and I'm prepared for that…
I was unaware of the free TV linces for over 75's and am now 78. They are refusing to backdate 3 years worth of overpayment. Only the few months worth of this year when I applied.. When I suggested going to small claims, the answer was we will fully defend it and you will be liable for full costs. I was also informed that…
Hi, Sent in a SAR and RoR to Euro Car Parks to obtain evidence of a parking infringement from 18/11/24 and to ensure correct contact details. Last time I sent an RoR it got passed on to the "debt collectors", obviously not this time as still recieving letters to old address. Should I just send RoR to DBCL as well? ECP sent…
I got a POFA compliant letter (identical to one on the forum) and then a completely non compliant reminder letter 16 days later which fails to mention POFA in any way shape or form on it. Does that essentially undo any POFA compliance they had with the original?
Lloyds Bank have launched a new £200 switching offer. There's no end date, they just say that "The offer can be withdrawn without notice at any time." https://www.lloydsbank.com/current-accounts.html The Terms and Conditions are now live on the website: £200 switching offer terms and conditions To qualify for the £200…
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These days, voice recognition on our devices means you don't even need to type anything, let alone scribble it down. But do you still find yourself reaching for a pen?
The FCA warns against signing up to a claims firm – there are free ways to get complaints in and there's no harm in doing so now
New research shows the withdrawal fine – which sees first-time buyers lose some of their own savings when buying a home above the £450k cap – puts one in five people off opening a LISA.
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