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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.…
Believe it or not, today (16th Sep) marks 100 days until Christmas Day. For some of us that means Yuletide lists are already underway and the budget spreadsheet is out; for others, the festive season feels like a lifetime away. Whether you're the type to have everything wrapped up by October or you'd rather not think about…
As consumers it's tempting to vent online when things don't go quite right, but on the MSE Forum we also love to hear success stories – whether it's cutting your broadband bill or claiming compensation for a delayed flight. Read on for our pick of this week's MoneySaving topics.…
I saw an advert recently for a SumUp Personal Account: https://www.sumup.com/en-gb/personal/cashback/ From what I can see it's 2% on supermarket spend (could be of interest to those jumping through Chase's hoops to get the same) and 0.5% elsewhere. If the retailer uses SumUp then 5% is awarded (tends to be smaller…
Hi all. I'm a bit confused about the best way to go about getting my 17 year old sons insured now he's passed his test. I've looked at getting his own insurance so he can build up so NCD, but it says that he has to be the main driver of the car (which is our car) and my wife and I alraedy have a policy on that car which…
Hi all, Filling out asset form for recovery from estates after death and probate granted. Deceased received savings portion of pension credit, had assessed income period until 2018 and passed 2025. Strongly suspect an overpayment claim will be made, but can anyone with experience tell me whether council tax reductions made…
I've got a quote but I've found that I am unable to alter the number of days unoccupied, it automatically comes up as under 30 days. I realise that this will cover most requirements, but I can't believe there aren't many others like me who require a longer period to cover holidays. Can this be changed?.
I’m trying to understand my latest bill. For context, I signed up for a new fixed tariff in April and am billed monthly. My latest bill includes the note: “On this statement you will see reversed charges; this is where we have recalculated some of your previous charges.” All of the reversed charges relate to gas. Why are…
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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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