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With the festive season in full swing, many of us are feeling the pinch of rising costs – but others might be finding ways to cut back or keep things steady. From gifts and food to travel and decorations, Christmas can quickly add up. We’d love to know how you think your spending for this Christmas compares to last year.…
There's already a lot of people driving a fully electric or hybrid(s) car in the UK. But for those drivers that haven't already made the change, there can be reluctance. 'Range anxiety', lack of charging infrastructure in your area and concerns about future changes like pay-per-mile which is currently in consultation may…
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the Autumn 2025 budget. You can read MSE's rundown of the key measures and watch Martin's analysis video. Overall, how do you think this Budget will affect you individually? Please note that this poll and thread are intended for people to share the impact on their particular…
My Father died in a house fire in January 2024. After Probate was declared in June 2024, two of my Brothers were appointed as Executors. They and one other Brother along with myself are residual beneficiaries. The Will states the Executors actions are subject to STEP edition 1 apart from needing to consult all…
Finally managed to get probate and have collected assets into exec account. Process made very difficult by other executor who is also beneficiary entitled to large cash legacy. I'd like to pay the legacy and want to make sure I protect myself. The exec account doesnt support cheque payment but I can get the branch to do a…
Good evening folks, I did post in the DMP thread but figured this is possibly worth having my own thread for, so here goes. This month is when I finally stepped back and took stock of my financial situation. Total unsecured debt is circa 70k across a couple of loans and numerous credit cards. I've been managing fine until…
I am looking for a fund that will pay out income. Most Equity income funds only payout twice a year, but it seems investment trusts pay out 6 times per year, which would be better for me. However, I have always thought that ITs are more expensive due to the extra layer of management. Am I thinking wrong? Can anyone point…
Hi, I recently requested a settlement figure for a loan. I paid the figure on the same day and presumed that was it and I owed no more. There was no mention of anything extra during the call. A week later I received a letter demanding a 'rebate fee' of £66.35. I have no idea what this is for. Why I wasn't advised of this…
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From gifts and food to travel and decorations, Christmas can quickly add up. Are you splashing out a little more, tightening the belt, or keeping things about the same? Cast your vote in the poll and join the discussion with your tips and experiences!
Millions of people on Universal Credit face a complicated and bureaucratic bank-switching process that could prevent them accessing accounts and deals, Martin Lewis has told the pensions secretary in a letter sent on Friday 12 December. Martin has urged the Government to look into a range of issues after hearing from many MoneySavers who have struggled with the process.
Octopus Energy customers on fixed tariffs WILL see the proposed '£150 energy saving' announced in the Autumn Budget passed on to their bills, the provider has announced. Martin Lewis has been lobbying the Government in recent weeks to ensure the savings aren't just applied to those on standard variable tariffs, but to all fixes too.
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