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Signing up to a supermarket loyalty programme feels like a MoneySaving no-brainer, but not all schemes are created equal. While some are fairly generous when it comes to handing out points and bonuses, others are a bit stingy with the rewards or offer benefits that might not be worth bothering with. Which one gets your…
Virgin Media is shutting down its email service for addresses ending: @virginmedia.com @virgin.net @ntlworld.com @blueyonder.co.uk. If you’re affected, Virgin Media will contact you about your options for keeping or replacing it. What’s changing with Virgin Media’s email service:…
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.…
Next year my husband and I will finally be paying off our mortgage. We're both in our 50's working full-time. I know there are possibilities of taking out a new mortgage and have read about the different types (probably we'd opt for capital repayment) but can we get one to buy a car, possibly avoiding higher loan interest…
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Hi there I’ve received a payment request letter from BW Legal suggesting my car was parked on yellow lines at a railway station. They are now acting on behalf of Defence Systems Limited for recovery of £170 which includes client debt recovery costs of £70. I understand it is free to park at this particular station and no…
Hello, I have a problem and I hope someone can help! I got a new mattress after researching what my options were and selecting what seemed like a good match. The first one wasn't for me - it was advertised as medium firm but felt more like a rock! Great if you want a firm mattress but I, a side sleeper, need a soft one.…
I have a Santander edge current account and get 1% cashback on my gas and electricity bill. I've been overpaying my direct debit by £100 a month because I was over £500 in debit because of BG not taking the DD when I switched to them. I've now caught up so should I reduce the DD to what I will be using in the winter months…
MSE has a new tool to help you work out if you're owed compensation for a delayed flight, and to help you draft your claim letter - and we'd like you to take it out for a test flight
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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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