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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.…
Out-of-date subscriptions, free trials that you forgot to cancel, unused gym memberships…these sorts of payments can be silently taking chunks out of your bank balance if you're not careful. Staying on top of them is a good way to keep your finances in check (and protect yourself from scams), but remembering to find the…
When one MoneySaver found their preferred white chocolate was no longer on the shelves, naturally they turned to the MSE Forum to find a cost-conscious tasty alternative. Read on for more on that and the rest of the week's top discussions. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/07/forum-highlights-31-07-2026/…
I read that nest is rolling out flex access drawdown and that once done you will be able to take 25% of pot tax free - anybody know when this is likely to be available?
I'm currently with Octopus and they got me to switch but I'm going to use the 14 day cooling off period to look into the prices. When I do the price comparison on this website Fuse comes out cheapest. Maybe I should switch to them instead?
Hi, I ordered a screen protector from Blanc Space and on the back of the pack it says lifetime warranty. I’ve emailed and they said it’s only a 12 month warranty. Where do I stand as it’s printed on their packaging?
my 12 month extension to windows 10 runs out next month and I haven't got the confidence or tech know-how to either use Linux or follow instructions telling me how how to get Windows 11 via Rufus etc. My laptop is my TV and music centre, besides that it's mainly emails and general browsing. So I'm thinking of buying a new…
Hi all, Looking for a help on a POPLA appeal before I submit it. Background: I'm the registered keeper. I received 13 separate PCNs from MET Parking Services, all relating to alleged breaches at a McDonald's car park ("vehicle left in car park without payment made for parking and occupants left the premises"). The alleged…
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This means a change for those with substantial savings across M&S Bank and HSBC UK and/or First Direct. Here's what the transfer means for your savings, credit cards and more.
The Government has confirmed it has increased the maximum amount of support available to those affected via a loan from £10,000 to £20,000, but only for exceptional cases.
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