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How do you organise your savings? This week Forumites have been discussing the merits of different approaches to saving for specific goals. Read on for more on that – and the rest of the week's MSE Forum highlights. Seen something on the Forum we should include in next week's highlights blog? Let us know in this thread.
What's been going on in the MSE Forum this past week? Let's explore some of the topics that have generated debate and MoneySaving insight. Seen something on the Forum we should include in next week's highlights blog? Let us know in this thread.
Whether it's films, TV, music, books or video games, we live in an age where we can stream or buy our favourite media digitally. For many of us it's certainly convenient - we can access content wherever we are with just a few taps or clicks...unless the wifi goes down, or the platform decides to remove something from their…
I have started this thread to respond to a comment on a different thread ( Martin Lewis: Standing charges update risks households paying more) without taking that thread off topic That is an interesting (and valid) point. Ultimately if every individual optimised their consumption to achieve the lowest import price on a ToU…
Hi all, So I’ve been on with step change who have recommended a DMP for my debts. Here’s a list if needed: NatWest loan - £4500 Aqua credit card - £2500 Zable credit card - £1000 Very catalogue £800 Monzo over draft - £400 < although this doesn’t cost me anything so I’m not sure I want to include it as a DMP? Now I’ve…
I am in the fortunate position of having two SIPPS from which I have no need to take income. An existing works and state pension are sufficient to enjoy a comfortable retirement. With the proposed IHT charge on unused pensions I am considering options to mitigate this. One which I am considering is to commence drawing an…
My friend who is having mental issues is having a spending spree spending loads of money using eBay and PayPal. Is there a way her parents could ask eBay to suspend the account temporarily?
This diary is going to be my typed up journey to mortgage freedom. I begin a new job in the New Year and the mortgage roughly equates to 46K. I have projects that need doing around the flat such as flooring and kitchen, I will be earning £1950 after tax per month roughly speaking and I also will need a car fund soon.…
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