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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.…
Hi everyone,I’ve been reviewing our household cover lately and it got me thinking — how many of you include income protection or critical illness cover as a regular line in your monthly budget, or do you just see it as an extra expense?I know life insurance is often the first thing people sort out, but income protection…
Dear All, I have got a PC from MET parking services as the registered keeper of the vehicle. They have mentioned the the reason for issuing the charge as "Vehicle was left in McDonald's car park while the occupants left McDonald's premises". Could the experienced member help me as to how to appeal this as the registered…
Inside the (deliberately) obscure govt 'shadow' finances the 'SCAPE' rate is a construct based on an estimate of the long term growth rate of the real economy. The govt assumes that money notionally set aside for public sector pensions will grow at this rate. Recently the OBR decided that this rate rather than being an…
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Hello all Please I need your advice. A third party car hit my car at the back. The rear end of my car was badly damaged. Majority of the impact is on the Rear end of the driver side. The other driver agreed that he was at fault. I contacted my insurance and everything was set in motion. I was given a courtesy car and my I…
MSE has a new tool to help you work out if you're owed compensation for a delayed flight, and to help you draft your claim letter - and we'd like you to take it out for a test flight
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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.
The State Pension is likely to rise by 3.9% next April, taking the full new State Pension to over £13,000 a year. It means the State Pension now breaches the tax-free personal allowance for some.
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