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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.…
Hi all. Last November I bought a second hand van from an online trade seller. I'd spoken to them previously and asked if a private individual could buy from them and they said yes, the only difference between them and any other seller would be the lack of warranty. IME warranties aren't worth the paper they're printed on…
I fell over this week, I was assuming that I tripped over my own feet, as I could not remember, but that may not be the case. Dizziness after standing up is usually a brief drop in blood pressure called orthostatic hypotension, which happens when gravity pulls blood into your legs and your body takes a moment to adjust. I…
Hi, I'm claiming ESA, UC and PIP. I've decided to take early retirement. I was speaking to CAB about a different benefits query. She indicated that she thought I may be an additional support case as I don't get pursued to look for or to prepare to go back to work. In the five years I've had these benefits, I've only had to…
Hello, I am considering purchasing an impaired annuity with my £300k pension pot at age 55 due to history of stroke 10 years ago. So far I have got quotes from the moneyhelper website and have been looking at the sharingpension website. Please can I ask for advice about best next steps to get the best deal to maximise my…
I'm thinking of selling my investment in VAGS Global Bond fund and creating a bond ladder with the same amount of investment. Have other posters here successfully used the tool at this site to determine which ones to buy: https://lategenxer.streamlit.app/Gilt_Ladder It seems like I put in my parameters and then it tells me…
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