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Signing up to a supermarket loyalty programme feels like a MoneySaving no-brainer, but not all schemes are created equal. While some are fairly generous when it comes to handing out points and bonuses, others are a bit stingy with the rewards or offer benefits that might not be worth bothering with. Which one gets your…
Virgin Media is shutting down its email service for addresses ending: @virginmedia.com @virgin.net @ntlworld.com @blueyonder.co.uk. If you’re affected, Virgin Media will contact you about your options for keeping or replacing it. What’s changing with Virgin Media’s email service:…
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.…
Hi there, Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I have received a court claim through the post sent to an old address in regards to a parking charge issued back in 2022. The first I heard about it was from a DCB letter sent over a year ago to my old address so no chance to appeal. I had arrived late with my ex boyfriend…
Hi everyone I am hoping for some good honest advice please, as losing a bit of sleep on this one at the moment. I am a single 43 year-old with hopes to get on the property ladder soon after many years of renting. I am very lucky that I have a gift to assist with a deposit when the time comes, and work full time with a…
Some months ago I reported that my smart meter wasn't showing readings on my IHD or mini to Octopus (gas was reporting & showed bill). After some time I ended up with a new meter .I was also told by the person I reported to that all the electricity I used would be on the "standard rate",(I was on "Go" for my electric car)…
I'd appreciate some feedback from people with experience of retirement planning on whether I'm in a position to retire now at 45, or whether I should continue working for a few more years. My current position is: Age: 45 S&S ISA: £450,000 SIPP: £460,000 Total invested: £910,000 Final salary pension: £15,000 a year from age…
Anyone having an issues withdrawing funds at the moment? I've never had any problem in the past, but today I tried withdrawing, as normal, and upon entering the amount and hitting the withdraw button, it thinks for a few seconds and nothing! Have tried via 2 different computers, and the app - all the same……
MSE has a new tool to help you work out if you're owed compensation for a delayed flight, and to help you draft your claim letter - and we'd like you to take it out for a test flight
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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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