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Whether it's high street charity shops or websites like eBay and Vinted, there are plenty of second hand bargains to be had if you're looking to save cash on clothes (and do your bit for the environment at the same time). Have you ever bought a pre-loved item of clothing?
"Waiter, waiter! There's a fly in my soup!" "Shh! Quiet down or everyone will want one." Badum-tsh (thank you, I'm here all week) Whether it's an unwanted insect interloper or something else entirely, it can be disappointing to be dining out only to have a meal marred by a mistake. While some of us might flag it to the…
Hi All My disabled mother was recently out shopping with a family member and they overstayed a 2 hour free parking at a retail park. They've now received a parking ticket for the great sum of £100 - discounted to £60 if paid within 28 days (oh do one). Obviously not going to pay it... But for the avoidance of doubt, what…
This thread is for discussion of the Easy Access Savings Guide A previous version of this thread which ran from Nov 2007 to June 2024 can be found here: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/596724/the-top-easy-access-savings-discussion-area/p1
Mum had her car written off a month ago when someone drove into her. She needs another car. We looked at a 21 plate Aygo today but saw it had MOT advisories. I raised concerns with the Sales advisor and they said I had nothing to worry about but I am not sure as I want my mum to be safe after her recent accident. Just a…
SO pre retirement our post tax, post mortgage, post retirement savings income was about 30k pa. Now I have retired, have paid off my mortgage, no NI and less income tax it is likely to be closer to 55k. Not that we are likely to spend it all. Anyone else finding their planned / actual post retirement 'disposable' income is…
Just had maturity options letter for my NS&I GGB 1 year due to mature on 3 September. The default option (do nothing) is a rollover to another one year bond at 4.18% fixed. Old rate from last year is/was 5.15% Interested to know what others will be doing.
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It's also been confirmed that you'll be able to get automatic compensation from your energy supplier for certain smart meter problems.
The Bank of England said there had been "substantial disinflation over the past two and a half years". It's the third time the base rate has been cut this year.
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