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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Out-of-date subscriptions, free trials that you forgot to cancel, unused gym memberships…these sorts of payments can be silently taking chunks out of your bank balance if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 wanted to check if anyone else is having the same issue with calculations for child maintenance as I'm sure it's not fair. So, my ex has our child every other weekend and every other week 1 mid-week night, i.e. 3 nights a fortnight. And then 4 weeks holiday a year. To me, the calculation should therefore be ((48 ÷ 2) *…
I’m the executor of a Will. The Will states that beneficiaries aren’t able to receive their legacy until they are 21 years. One of the beneficiaries is 13 years old. I need to invest a relatively small sum (less than £10k) for a number of years. I’d like the investment to be in the child’s name, not mine. I’ve looked…
My first thread, so hope you can offer some advice. I've recently retired due to a medical condition at the age of 62. I've also sold my company and have a reasonable amount of funds to keep me going until my pensions kick in. Whilst I have a basic understanding of investments such as stocks and shares and have dabbled a…
Hi all, Received today a parking charge notice to keeper from UKPA, no letter to driver as licence plate recognition cameras were used. Have attached images but breakdown is as follows: Parking took place 28th July in Livingston, Scotland. Delivered today, 11th August. Reason for charge notice is non-payment. After…
Hello all I am starting a rant here about the wholly unequal power balnce between a Company Service provider (Insurance, but could be any service without physical goods) and myself as the Client. usual start an AI voice like Alex takes some particulars to feed you to the right agent BS plus upselling and telling you your…
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