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Lots of online retailers offer free delivery if you spend over a certain amount, and there are invariably times when your basket is a little shy of qualifying. What tends to be your response? Is the prospect of free delivery enough of a carrot to get you to buy more stuff? Vote in the poll then share your thoughts in the…
September is often a time for new starts and this week Forumites have been preparing for the next phase of educational and professional life, discussing name tapes for school uniforms, options for commuting to work and generally getting a better handle on personal finances. Read on for more about all that and the rest of…
This week Forumites have been giving thought to what happens when it's time to retire. MoneySavers have been talking about how it felt once they'd made their retirement date official, whilst another MSE Forum user is looking for tips on putting their affairs in order for a smooth transition.…
Hi all I submitted my defence in June and I realised I hadn't heard anything back, so today I logged into the MCOL portal and saw that apparently in July I had been sent the DQ, which I did not receive. I have now also seen that as of yesterday I got a general sanctions order. There were also two case stay lifted notices…
I've claimed child benefit for the last few years but previously my husband was the higher earner so paid the high income charge through self-assessment. Near the end of the 2024-25 tax year his income fell below mine (and below the £60k) threshold due to a new job. However, during that tax year he still earnt more than me…
Can anyone help? I have received a fine for parking in a parent & child bay without a child by ECP in my local Sainsbury's. I have received a notice to keeper with two pictures of my car at 12.00 on a date in early august. Are they not required to have some kind of video footage? I do not disagree that I parked there on…
I am on OVO's Extended Fixed 10 April 2025 tariff that ends on 30 August 2026. Under normal circs I would use the Energy Club to sort out another fix. However this year our circs are different. We had solar panels and a Tesla PW3 installed in March this year. Been excellent, not used a unit from the grid since its install…
HHello I was wondering could someone advise me please . Im terribly bad with money but I have opened the 212 cash isa as recommended on page . Ive simply no idea what its about . Im going to be receiving money and I dont want to waste it on rubbish . I wanted to put some in as savings . Im just awful foolish with money and…
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