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Is it worth spending more up front to buy an appliance that's substantially cheaper to run? That's one of the talking points on the MSE Forum this week. Read on to explore that thread and more of the latest conversations in our MoneySaving community.…
Chancellor John Healy has delivered the Government’s latest Budget, revealing various measures like the scrapping of Gas Standing Charges, a boost to national minimum wage and a freeze on fuel duty. You can find a list of the announcements on MSE News along with Martin’s reactions Will the Budget be a boon to your finances…
For two decades MoneySavers have been encouraging one another via the MSE Forum to put aside spare change in the year-long Sealed Pot Challenge. This week Forumites broke open those pots and counted the contents. Read on for more on that and the rest of the week's discussions.…
OK not necessarily officially dormant, but I've received an email from Cahoot this evening offering £50 for funding a disused savings account with £100 and keeping it there until the end of the month. This looked suspicious, not least because I don't recognise the account number it quoted! There was also a login link…
I parked the car for less than 9 min in private car park. I myself did not get out from the car, just passenger. All the letters were ignored, until I received a registered letter from Credit investigation services claiming £170. Later LBC was received a week ago from private parking company. I've asked for SAR which they…
Particulars of claim Claim for money relating to a parking charge(PC) for breach of contract terms(TC) agreed upon entry/parking in private car park (CP) managed by claimant .PC issued for breach of the following TC: Payment not made/permit not obtained in accordance with notified terms PC:Refxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Violation date…
I struggle with spending self control when drinking on a night out and am looking for ways to curb my spending. I’ve two accounts, one current account and one credit card account. I don’t use a physical card with either but my credit card is on Apple Pay so I use that when spending. My credit card is with hsbc and I cannot…
I have almost £40k worth of debt due to initially an abusive relationship leading to depression, then followed by struggling to decrease it due to the monthly payments. I took the bull by the horns yesterday. I have cancelled my direct debits. I have tried contacting Step Change and Payplan without much luck yet. From what…
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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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