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This week Forumites have been giving thought to what happens when it's time to retire. MoneySavers have been talking about how it felt once they'd made their retirement date official, whilst another MSE Forum user is looking for tips on putting their affairs in order for a smooth transition.…
Out-of-date subscriptions, free trials that you forgot to cancel, unused gym memberships…these sorts of payments can be silently taking chunks out of your bank balance if you're not careful. Staying on top of them is a good way to keep your finances in check (and protect yourself from scams), but remembering to find the…
When one MoneySaver found their preferred white chocolate was no longer on the shelves, naturally they turned to the MSE Forum to find a cost-conscious tasty alternative. Read on for more on that and the rest of the week's top discussions. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/07/forum-highlights-31-07-2026/…
Hello, went to McDonald's, for an apparent total time of 1 hour 13 minutes. I think the carpark was for Wickes which is right next to it, like a business park. I got a ticket stating max stay is 1 hour. It's a free parking area, no ticket to buy. Company is G24. I appealed, never addressed who I was, and it was rejected…
We are in our 80's and my email address was hacked. That led to Banks and Credit Card hacked. It has been horrible and a long tale. (No debts & Credit Card just used for 'JL vouchers' and protection if buying a large purchase but always paid balance each month.) We are now registered with CIFAS and EXPERIAN and thought…
Hi we bought a Holiday apartment overseas a few years ago planning to use it over the summer when we retire. when we both die my son will get the apartment. What is the situation regarding IHT in the UK and the property, leave it as it is or get it transferred to him now.
I'm the executor of my nan's estate, and the solicitors dealing with the probate have asked me to complete an ID1 form with another solicitor. They've recommended an online provider called ID1 Form Verification Online (id1formverificationonline.co.uk). Has anyone used them before? If so, I'd really appreciate hearing about…
I can't think of a more appropriate forum to put this on. We're about to transfer a reasonable sum of money abroad to buy a house. We're going to use a currency broker (Key Currency). Any ideas what checks we need to do to make the broker is legitimate and that we have contacted the company correctly and not been…
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