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A good breakfast sets the tone for the day ahead so when you pop some bread in the toaster, you want it to come out just right. One MoneySaver is on a quest to find the ultimate toaster that doesn't produce a disappointingly uneven result. Read on for more about that and a selection from the rest of this week's MSE Forum…
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…
So i have some spare monies built up doing nothing after maxing the cash ISA this tax year. Now seen the rates btwn NS&I and the next fixed rate for 1yr fix is very close. Wanted to ask what the pros and cons were, apart from the obvious that NS&I is backed by the treasury so probably beats FSCS, but im nowhere near…
Hi all, Currently dealing with a Charge from Parking Eye (not golden ticket), for not entering the VRM in the machine. Unfortunately I don't even have a receipt to show, as the driver is a Private Hire Driver, and was carring a customer back and forth for groceries - the driver stayed in the car and would have no clue of…
Hi Everyone, Long time lurker but had to create a new account to post. I normally get my answers from existing threads but need some help myself this time. I am the joint executor of my mother's estate who sadly passed away at home on her own (she lived 200 miles from me) in June 2022. As an autopsy was required there was…
Husband has had a Barclaycard for many years (with me as an additional cardholder) and we use it for most of our spending and normally pay it off IN FULL 😄every month. Whenever he logged in there were offers for 0% balance transfers and money transfers. Last year we were buying a house and he also needed some expensive…
Hi I bank with HSBC and have received an offer to transfer to their Premier Account. I don't actually qualify for it, either income or savings, so wondered if others have had this? Is it worth it? I understand it's free but don't know about the benefits. What would happen if they realised I don't qualify? Thanks
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