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Cooking extra and saving the leftovers - or preparing multiple meals in advance - can be a great way to make your food budget go further, but is it part of your MoneySaving routine? Vote in the poll and share your thoughts in the thread.
Making sure your motor is in tip top condition can prevent costly repairs down the line, but getting a service or MOT without breaking the bank can be a MoneySaving muddle of its own. Which method do you use to get a good price on a health check for your vehicle? Vote in the poll then share your thoughts in the thread.
We've had some unusual consumer rights queries on the MSE Forum this week: like the pair of trainers that turned out not to match one another, and what to do when you order a sofa and only half of it is delivered. Read on for more on these and the rest of the top talking points from our MoneySaving community.…
Hello, first time poster. Wondering if this is worthy of a consumer complaint and who to? I ordered a blanket from Matalan along with other items. The blanket arrived and it was the wrong design. I notified Matalan and they said that I need to send it back to them, I asked for them to arrange a courier - having just had…
Hi Guys, Got a PCN for Radisson Blu Stansted - collected a passenger from there. Appealed on the grounds of POFA / no keeper liability & I will not name the driver. They have responded with: We are writing to advise you that your recent appeal has been referred for further information. You have stated that you were not the…
Hello, I have received a couple of parking tickets for different places in Scotland. I ignored these as is recommended but recently received this letter which is not something I have seen anywhere online. The dramatic discount is very suspicious, I’m also unsure where the total has come from as any letter I’ve previously…
Hi all, I'm in a pickle. I recently applied for a personal loan - I need a new car and don't quite have the funds to pay cash. I didn't want a finance deal through a seller, and HSBC were offering 5.9%. I applied online thinking it wouldn't be a problem… rejected. Turns out I have 3 missed payments of £13 listed on my…
Completed on a property. TA10 states Fridge/ Freezer to be left. The seller has taken the Fridge/Freezer. The seller has offered a ‘nominal’ good will gesture and refusing to compensate me £680 the cost of replacing an almost idendical one she took. Both parties solicitors do not want to get involved, even though the TA10…
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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.
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