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New Year’s Eve is around the corner, and for many of us, it’s the big question: how will you be ringing in 2026? Whether you’re planning a night out on the town, hosting a cosy gathering, or keeping things low-key, everyone has their own way of celebrating. Some people love the buzz of fireworks and parties, while others…
With the festive season in full swing, many of us are feeling the pinch of rising costs – but others might be finding ways to cut back or keep things steady. From gifts and food to travel and decorations, Christmas can quickly add up. We’d love to know how you think your spending for this Christmas compares to last year.…
I transferred an ISA to Principality in Oct 25 of c. £29,000. This was made up of £19k of 24/25 deposits and £10k of 25/26 money deposited into the previous provider (CMC). I had deposited a separate £10k in 25/26 into Santander fixed ISA which is still there so I have no further 25/26 allowance remaining. I have been…
Hi All, Whilst I think the majority of this query is covered within the other threads on the site, there are a couple of nuances which make me unsure of what steps to take first. I moved house three years ago and changed the address on my driving licence. I only recently discovered that needed to update my log book…
Planning on taking a PCLS (pension commencement lump sum) from my SIPP. What is not clear to me is if I need to sell some of one or more of my investments first in order to have cash available for the withdrawal. I walked through the process expecting to be asked what should be sold to release the lump sum cash, but I…
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Hey all, I feel like this is probably all my own fault, but wanted to check that I have exhausted every avenue. I stupidly paid a acouple of quid to sign up for a Free trial of Bioflow (mushroom powder cholocolate drink stuff) for anxiety ... oh the irony. Obviously then I receive a package a month later and realise I have…
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We don't want to just find out what the best Celebrations chocolate is, we want the definitive order from best to worst. Can anything top the Malteser? Is a Milky Way better than a Mars? And is a Snickers really worse than a Bounty? Let us know in this year's Christmas poll.
Many mortgage lenders are cutting tracker and variable rates for existing customers as the dust settles on the Bank of England's decision to cut the base rate from 4% to 3.75% just days ago. If you're on one of these types of mortgages, here's what's happening to your rate.
Octopus Energy customers on fixed tariffs WILL see the proposed '£150 energy saving' announced in the Autumn Budget passed on to their bills, the provider has announced. Martin Lewis has been lobbying the Government in recent weeks to ensure the savings aren't just applied to those on standard variable tariffs, but to all fixes too.
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