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Long-time Forumites will have seen tales of retailers clamping down on customers they feel have made too many returns. How often do you find yourself returning goods you've bought online? Do you only return things that are clearly broken or not up to scratch? Or are you happy to send something back if you've changed your…
Holiday booking often involves a balancing act. You might find a bargain that's less convenient, a luxury option that's more expensive, or a flexible booking that offers extra peace of mind. When it comes down to it, what matters most to you when booking a holiday? Vote in the poll and share your thoughts in the thread.
When choosing a new product for the home, it can be hard to sort the wheat from the chaff. That's why savvy MoneySavers turn to the shared knowledge and experience of the MSE Forum when contemplating a big purchase. Read on to see what Forumites have been talking about this week.…
We've got ourselves into a huge mess, some of which has been down to impulsive spending (ADHD), some essential spending, some trying to consolidate debts numerous times, one income household due to having a child with complex medical needs, changed job due to bullying and had to take a lower income (lost around £12k a…
In November 2023 I bought a Fairphone 5. I bought it from BuyItDirect's eBay store. I checked with Fairphone that this would still be eligible for their warranty, they confirmed it would, and I registered it with them after purchase. All good so far. A couple of months ago, it developed a serious hardware fault that…
Where to put my money if I do not require access for next 3 years to get the best return? I can think of fixed-rate savings accounts and easy-access accounts.
I am currently in the ESA support group I might be able to work c15hpw ie staying under the permitted work limit of c£200. If I do, do I stay in the support group or do I get switched to the work related group, with the resultant drop in money?
I have just received a parking fine for overstaying by 33 minutes. I haven't been round that area in years and genuinely didn't know that there was a new system which doesn't allow you to top up. I have gotten the letter in the post 7 days after it was dated so I have 7 days to pay it to get the reduced amount payable. I…
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