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MoneySavers have been discussing how they keep track of their day to day spending. A recurring theme is how easy it is for takeaway coffees to make a serious dent in your budget. Maybe it's time for you to cut the cost of those cuppas too? Read on for more of the week's MSE Forum talking points.…
The UK government has been encouraging people to stock up on certain things in case of a national emergency such as a cyber attack, significant power outage, extreme weather and so on. In the last few weeks have you bought something specifically to prepare for such emergencies? Vote in the poll then share your thoughts in…
This week's top MSE Forum talking points have all been about getting things in the home fixed up before winter, from washing machines to chest freezers and double glazing to parquet flooring. Read on for more MoneySaving wisdom from our online community.…
I've been on my own mortgage-free journey for a while, and I'm curious what holds most people back. Is it the monthly payment, the total interest, or something else? I ran the numbers recently and found that adding just £200/month to a £200,000 mortgage at 5% saves over £57,000 in interest and cuts 6 years off the term.…
I am thinking of joining Hometree Plumbing and electrics, what are they like
My wife has shares in an SIP purchased prior to 2010 these are listed on the US stock market and she pays tax on the dividends in the USA therefore no uk tax is due on them and now wants to sell them. The original documentation stated there was no tax due on the shares if she kept them for 3 years after purchase. However,…
Hi everyone, I've been on my own mortgage-free journey for a while, and the one thing that changed my mindset was seeing the actual numbers. Most people focus on the monthly payment, but the real killer is the total interest. I ran a scenario on a £200,000 mortgage at 5% over 25 years: **Without overpayments:** • Monthly…
I was wondering if anyone has any advice. I went to withdraw monies I had made from sales last Sunday 20/09 but I was unable to as Vinted advised me that my second name was not on my account and since this differed from my name on my bank account they will not let me withdraw the monies. I was asked to provide ID but they…
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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.
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