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Whether it's high street charity shops or websites like eBay and Vinted, there are plenty of second hand bargains to be had if you're looking to save cash on clothes (and do your bit for the environment at the same time). Have you ever bought a pre-loved item of clothing?
"Waiter, waiter! There's a fly in my soup!" "Shh! Quiet down or everyone will want one." Badum-tsh (thank you, I'm here all week) Whether it's an unwanted insect interloper or something else entirely, it can be disappointing to be dining out only to have a meal marred by a mistake. While some of us might flag it to the…
Hi there, I'm hoping someone can help me. I have the usual story, my car was written off and the insurers underwriters valued it really low. They actually sent me examples of older cars with the same mileage, as well as cars with less seats with same mileage, that are currently for sale, to justify their valuation!! In…
Hi ya I keep getting a website error message when trying to log in or create an account. I was sent an email to confirm my work email but when I click on it i get the website error. I had an account over a year ago using my personal email and even when I tried to log in using this email i still get the error message. I…
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... My husband recently asked whether it would be OK for him to ask other people whether he can scan his loyalty app on their shopping to get extra points, if they don't appear to be doing so. I think this would be mortifyingly rude and not likely to get a positive response. What…
Morning everyone, I closed my DF diary a few months ago for various reasons at the time. However on reflection I think I haven't been myself for months , but I feel myself coming out of the place I've been and wanted to be back here. The last two years have been very testing with RL things going on in the back ground but…
I have maxed out my TFC from my SIPP (moving funds into drawdown) and have a small uncrystallised pot left over. I am wondering whether to move that into drawdown or leave as is? Is there any difference? It seems to me there is not on basis of current rules, but I suppose gov could decide to fiddle with the laws in a way…
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It's also been confirmed that you'll be able to get automatic compensation from your energy supplier for certain smart meter problems.
The Bank of England said there had been "substantial disinflation over the past two and a half years". It's the third time the base rate has been cut this year.
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