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It can be easy to get caught up in spending more than you need to at this time of year, so why not take inspiration from the MoneySavers who are crafting, cooking and baking for Christmas? Read on for more on that and the rest of the week's MSE Forum talking points.…
A trip to the cinema isn't always cheap, especially once you've added popcorn, sweets and drinks to the price of your ticket. Do you treat yourself to snacks at the cinema, save a few quid by bringing your own, or skip the refreshments altogether? Vote in the poll then share your cinema snacking habits in the thread.
Whether you're looking to buy furniture, clothing or software, it's worth tapping in to the MoneySaving wisdom of the MSE Forum community before parting with your cash. Let's explore those questions and the rest of the week's biggest talking points.…
I own my house. £330k left to pay with about £110-£120k equity. 2 year fixed is about to end with Halifax next month. They are a few deals I can choose from to switch. Some are fixed and one is a tracker. Fixed come with early repayment charges and the tracker also comes with early repayment charges but less at 1% first…
High Court rules Somerset Council’s council tax reduction scheme unlawful in application to disabled resident This will be good news to those disabled people now having to pay more CT than they did on legacy benefits. I expect many councils will now be in panic mode.
Hi Just renewed our car insurance (via topCashBack's comparison site) and the schedule states that the compulsory excess is £0. The voluntary excess is also £0 but that's what I requested, so no surprise. I assume that this isn't really what the insurer intended and I genuinely hope we don't need to find out (by making a…
Hello All. Does anyone know whether the £500 monthly deposit requirement for an Edge a/c will be satisfied by transferring the £500 from my OH’s Edge and then out again a while afterwards, (Lloyds seem OK with doing this) or do I actually have to move my salary to Santander? TIA 🙂
Hi, would welcome thoughts on this. Have a good DB pension which has increased wuite a lot of last 18 months. It will form basis of pension funds. Rises with inflation. Current age is 55. Looking to retire in next 12 months. DB pension with age reduction at 56 is £40000. Have a SIPP of £200000. Lump sum of £99000 at 56,…
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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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