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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…
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.
Well, our garage door has given up the ghost and needs replacing. It was installed by previous owners in 2022, so hasn't lasted long at all. It was a motorized roller door, and as the door provider has gone out of business we can only get a other-branded motor which we were told may or may not last for long and wouldn't be…
Morning all.
Time to start a new Diary. I have had my old one since Autumn 19 which is when I moved into my forever home after 4 years of renting in London. I am 52 and I live with my DG on the South Coast. I have a well paid job for my sector and was finally made permanent and full time in December 21. DG is self employed which she…
Just a question on what my next move is after defaults are registered about arranging payments. I’ve got my disposable income of £150 and worked out % payments for my five creditors: > I’ve set up a standing order for a Sainsbury’s loan account which is with Advantis for their % which has been accepted for £9.80 a month…
Hello all, I'm looking for a sanity check on the most effective way to withdraw £10K net from a number of funds and accounts I have. The backdrop being, home owner with zero mortgage, grown up children now fled the nest, better half has a terminal condition and we manage on PiP, Carers Allowance and rental income which…
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Join other MoneySavers in taking part in one of the Forum's most popular challenges with the aim to save £667.95 by the end of 2025
How many days this month can you go without non-essential spending?
Whether it's to tighten your belt or not, have you done away with a service since the start of the year?
If you're a young person with a part-time job at a pub, shop or restaurant, you may not be aware that you're entitled to holiday pay.
The regulator has confirmed it'll consult on a redress scheme on hidden car finance commission claims. Check out Martin's summary of the news and ways to submit a claim.
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