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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.…
It's nearly time for trick-or-treaters, spooky decorations and lots of sweets - if you're into that sort of thing. Are you planning to spend on pumpkins, costumes and party bits, or prefer to let Halloween pass by without a fuss? Vote in the poll below then share your thoughts in the thread!
Cooking extra and saving the leftovers - or preparing multiple meals in advance - can be a great way to make your food budget go further, but is it part of your MoneySaving routine? Vote in the poll and share your thoughts in the thread.
I realise none of us have a reliable crystal ball to predict the future but what are your thoughts on what might happen to heating oil prices over the next few months? We probably have enough oil to see us through until early March next year. Unless the situation in the Middle East escalates significantly in the next few…
Last year my personal tax was £10k so this January my 1st payment on acount was £5k, when tax return filed in July total tax for the year was only £5.5k Accountnt sent me a tax overview showing I had to pay the remaining balance (£500) in Jan 27 approx 2 weeks after the 31st July I got a letter from HMRC saying I had…
I thought I would share the answers I received to a FOIA request made in June to a large NHS Trust - I won't name them as I have no axe to grind with them and they were chosen at random. It did, however, require a section 10 notice from the ICO to get an answer - rather more to do with their appalling response record for…
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My husband has just received a simple assessment from HMRC He only has a State Pension and interest from savings as his income. His total income for the year of 2025/26 is just over £14,000 However he has been told that he owes £79 in tax This seems really harsh. Does the Starting rate for Savings not apply to people on…
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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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