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This week Forumites have been giving thought to what happens when it's time to retire. MoneySavers have been talking about how it felt once they'd made their retirement date official, whilst another MSE Forum user is looking for tips on putting their affairs in order for a smooth transition.…
Out-of-date subscriptions, free trials that you forgot to cancel, unused gym memberships…these sorts of payments can be silently taking chunks out of your bank balance if you're not careful. Staying on top of them is a good way to keep your finances in check (and protect yourself from scams), but remembering to find the…
When one MoneySaver found their preferred white chocolate was no longer on the shelves, naturally they turned to the MSE Forum to find a cost-conscious tasty alternative. Read on for more on that and the rest of the week's top discussions. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/07/forum-highlights-31-07-2026/…
Have traditionally been a long time seller on EBay selling all sorts but majority other halves vast clothing resources (😬). Haven’t done so much lately as finding Vinted more successful but just as one personal example, did decide to list a pair of trainers on EBay and “paid” to promote them. 2 and a bit weeks and no…
hello thank you for reading. I have a 5-year fixed residential mortgage with Nationwide, which ends in September 2026. The mortgage itself is a 30-year mortgage. I need to move back in with my parents because I need to help care for my dad, so I can no longer live in my current property. I would therefore like to rent the…
Hi everyone, I am trying to understand how people properly compare crypto trading platforms before opening an account or putting any money in. I know crypto is high risk, unregulated in many ways, and not suitable for everyone, so I am not looking for investment advice or a recommendation to buy anything. I am mainly…
I am moving to a house which has a garden building which looks natural wood but different colours due to the weather. Anyway I was considering painting the decking and summer house grey but worry it may be costly as I need someone to do it? I’m also keen to some sort of decoration and screening. Also it’s likely October so…
We would be £1900 to redeem the mortgage vs porting it. I did google it it reckons I’m better paying a new 5 year deal as we are due 3 interest rate spikes and chances of getting a good deal in 2 years are quite low? Is that the general feeling out there?
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This means a change for those with substantial savings across M&S Bank and HSBC UK and/or First Direct. Here's what the transfer means for your savings, credit cards and more.
The Government has confirmed it has increased the maximum amount of support available to those affected via a loan from £10,000 to £20,000, but only for exceptional cases.
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