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MoneySavers have been discussing how they keep track of their day to day spending. A recurring theme is how easy it is for takeaway coffees to make a serious dent in your budget. Maybe it's time for you to cut the cost of those cuppas too? Read on for more of the week's MSE Forum talking points.…
The UK government has been encouraging people to stock up on certain things in case of a national emergency such as a cyber attack, significant power outage, extreme weather and so on. In the last few weeks have you bought something specifically to prepare for such emergencies? Vote in the poll then share your thoughts in…
This week's top MSE Forum talking points have all been about getting things in the home fixed up before winter, from washing machines to chest freezers and double glazing to parquet flooring. Read on for more MoneySaving wisdom from our online community.…
Redundancy pay is going to take me into the 40% tax bracket for the first time. I plan to put the whole taxable portion into my pension. The pension company will claim the 20% tax relief and I will need to claim back the rest. How easy is this to do before the end of the financial year? I'd rather not wait to file a tax…
In January 2025, I received a letter from CSP regarding the 2015 remedy(McCloud). Attached were the pension options below. My ex wife seems to think that the forecast should be broken down for classic and classic plus. That first image only shows the classic plus part. I joined in 1997 and left in 2020, so I was part time…
By the time I am made redundant in early December, I will have earned around £19,000 in taxable salary. My redundancy pay is around £80,000. Total taxable for the financial year is, therefore, £69,000. Will I be taxed as if £69,000 is all I am being paid this year? Does HMRC do anything weird like assume I'll continue…
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We were booked on SunExpress XQ584 from Antalya to Bristol on 15 August 2026. I was actually meant to be on the XQ584 the prior day but I spent 45 minutes queueing up to checkin to be told the check in is already closed...but that's mainly my fault! Anyway, while waiting to be board we noticed a lack of any SunExpress…
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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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