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Whether you're looking to buy furniture, clothing or software, it's worth tapping in to the MoneySaving wisdom of the MSE Forum community before parting with your cash. Let's explore those questions and the rest of the week's biggest talking points.…
Remember, remember, the fifth of November... Bonfire Night is here, with the next few days bringing fireworks, sparklers and the occasional slightly singed sausage. Are you paying to attend an organised display, celebrating at home, looking for something free to do, or giving the festivities a miss altogether? Vote in the…
Is it worth spending more up front to buy an appliance that's substantially cheaper to run? That's one of the talking points on the MSE Forum this week. Read on to explore that thread and more of the latest conversations in our MoneySaving community.…
Hi, We currently have BT Full Fibre 500 (paying £55 a month) and have been offered to upgrade to Full Fibre 900 (to pay £52 a month). But, I've spoken with Sky and they can offer Sky Full Fibre Gigafast 900, with Sky Wifi Max, for £37 a month. We previously were with Sky at an old address and I found the wifi a bit tricky,…
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Had an email saying the soon to mature fixed ISA (4%) I have with them can be upgraded to another ISA with them. But it's not clear if that has to be a new ISA, or could you transfer to a recently opened one. I opened a new one with them last month with "old" ISA money. The October one (4.65%) is only 0.15% better than the…
It's taken me a while to get my head around self-assessment and had to amend my first year 2024-25 several times to get it right but HMRC have been prompt in issuing repayments. But 2025-26 is a bit of a mystery. First of all my SA says I've already filled it in which I haven't. Then it says I must use a commercial…
I'm looking for some advice please. Has anyone used Hillarys Blinds to purchase large shutters to fit a patio door? I've had the initial meeting with the salesman. It seems my next step if I say yes is to pay the £1000 deposit and only then will a surveyor come and measure up again. At this stage the shutters get ordered…
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Halifax customers who use mobile and online banking services should move to the Lloyds Bank app before Sunday 1 November. That's because the Halifax app and online banking services will be axed from this date. Here's what you need to know.
The State Pension is likely to rise by 3.9% next April, taking the full new State Pension to over £13,000 a year. It means the State Pension now breaches the tax-free personal allowance for some.
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