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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.…
I will provide my current status but I dont think it is overly relevant to the advice I am looking for Current mortgage is 137k outstanding, rate is 3.23% fixed until January 2028. 25 years remaining. Currently overpaying by 137 pounds a month so paying put 800 a month. We are looking to borrow a further 30-40k to do home…
So now I have confirmation from Yorkshire Building Society that the value of my late husband's APS allowance has been passed to them by Kent Reliance who do not provide these ISAs. The value is £44,000 and I have that cash sat in a Zopa easy access account making 4.45% interest on a daily basis so all good. My question is…
we had the incorrect parcels in the lock up box which we were advised our parcels were in. We have contacted Vinted and sent pictures of the packages all wrapped up. They have said open them but I feel this is breaking the law under Section 84 of the Postal Services Act 2000. Do you feel I am doing the right thing? Tvm in…
Eddington, Cambridge Sainsbury's carpark Operator: Euro Car Parks (ECP), at Sainsbury’s, Eddington. Parking event: 14 August 2026. Recorded stay: 13:45:26–15:31:49, or 1 hour 46 minutes 23 seconds. Maximum stay: 90 minutes. POPLA deadline: likely 19 October 2026, based on the rejection and code issued on 21 September.…
Turning 30 in June – time to get serious about my debt Hi everyone, I’ve been thinking about starting a diary on here for a while, but I’ve kept putting it off. I think part of that is because writing down all my debts and facing up to the situation I’ve got myself into isn’t particularly easy. I’m turning 30 in June, and…
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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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