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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.…
I have an unexpected charge on my Barclaycard Rewards card from Google Wallet (details here). It's a nuisance because I have a 0% balance transfer running with some time to go on that card - and I have avoided using it for any purchases (or advances). Obviously I want to avoid any interest charges. The 1% minimum payment…
Hello, I am with BG and fixed deal ends on 1.11.26; i pay by DD and my account is in credit of £180. My new tarriff was increasing by £80 per month so I switched yesterday to a cheaper fixed rate. My balance tracker estimates i should be in debit of £13 at my next DD review on 1.10.26. i will allow my next BG DD to go…
Hi. I bought a new speaker thats not working. I sent evidence to the seller who uses a third party wholesaler. After they agreed the wholesaler organised a return via DPD. DPD were due to collect it which they failed to do so on two occasions. The seller says the wholesaler has to check things "their end" as DPD are saying…
I had this notification come up last night asking about a couple of payments which was sent from an ex friend a few months ago, asking what they was for and who sent them anyways I replied and thought nothing of it but it kept playing on my mind, today I’ve had a email from monzo informing me that my account will be closed…
Hi All Looking for some advice as I am 2 years into this battle and becoming exhausted and running out of ideas I have lived in my home for 37 years and I put in the right to buy to my housing association 2 years ago. They sent an estate agent out to value my home and he went back to the housing association and told them…
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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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