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Lots of online retailers offer free delivery if you spend over a certain amount, and there are invariably times when your basket is a little shy of qualifying. What tends to be your response? Is the prospect of free delivery enough of a carrot to get you to buy more stuff? Vote in the poll then share your thoughts in the…
September is often a time for new starts and this week Forumites have been preparing for the next phase of educational and professional life, discussing name tapes for school uniforms, options for commuting to work and generally getting a better handle on personal finances. Read on for more about all that and the rest of…
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.…
My brother died intestate and its me that's the closest living relative. When I asked his bank for IHT values of his accounts including a joint bank account held with his unmarried partner, they refused siting DPA. I pursued this and was eventually told the joint account was no longer in his name and would need probate…
I’m getting a kitchen refurb which will involve installing new plug sockets. Is it worth having usb a and/or c plug sockets or are usb sockets in general on the way out ?
Hello. Has anyone used the Charge place Scotland rfid card with Evolt network ?. Evolt have taken over lots of CPS chargers so not sure if the card will work. Thanks in advance.
I had a BT Smart Hub 2 on a 300mb connection and it was pretty smooth tbh. No complaints other than the monthly fee was getting out of hand. Moved to a Sky Max Hub on a 900mb connection. Just connected it up about 4hrs ago & I've noticed a few differences already and none of them are good. I was on my PC (wired connection)…
I'm buying a new car that the dealer (a large and reputable dealership) has said is brand new and not registered. To meet the price I am after they have said they can pre-register it. The key in the deal is that when I pick up the car it won't be registered in my name, that will happen a month or two later. Having read a…
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