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For two decades MoneySavers have been encouraging one another via the MSE Forum to put aside spare change in the year-long Sealed Pot Challenge. This week Forumites broke open those pots and counted the contents. Read on for more on that and the rest of the week's discussions.…
It's nearly time for trick-or-treaters, spooky decorations and lots of sweets - if you're into that sort of thing. Are you planning to spend on pumpkins, costumes and party bits, or prefer to let Halloween pass by without a fuss? Vote in the poll below then share your thoughts in the thread!
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.
Hello, My son has found a house (freehold) he would like to buy. He is self employed and also in the last 18 months set up a LTD company. The house he is looking at is £115k, it failed to sell at auction. He has a deposit of between £13-15K. Unfortunately his net income is not great, around £18k this year. The LTD company…
I have a good number of Nectar points and thinking of using them in Argos for an item where my Nectar balance can cover half the purchase. I also have some credit on a work reward scheme that I can convert to various vouchers, including Argos and Easysaver. I'm aware that Argos will not accept a payment by Nectar+their own…
Suddenly this morning, when I tried to go into Firefox on my A26, I was met with a Samsung account page. I input my email, and had to do my password again as I'd forgotten it, but it was no use and I seem to be caught up with a load of Samsung nonsense that I don't seem to be able to get out of. So, in simple terms, how do…
I accidentally fitted in the wrong type of bulb into my oven and it unfortunately melted into the unit. Does anyone have any advice on whether I can replace the bulb unit myself if I were able to buy a new one? I'm usually good at DIY if I'm give the instructions. The forum has helped me replace my shower mixer and…
hi I bought an auction for a pair of airpods, https://www.johnpyeauctions.co.uk/Event/LotDetails/587227791 I only looked at the first pic, which is 2gen AirPods, but the rest are 1st gen AirPods, so I think the ad is misleading I wanted a gen2 AirPods so I’m not happy purchasing those. What do you reckon I should do? ir is…
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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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