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This week Forumites have been giving thought to what happens when it's time to retire. MoneySavers have been talking about how it felt once they'd made their retirement date official, whilst another MSE Forum user is looking for tips on putting their affairs in order for a smooth transition.…
Out-of-date subscriptions, free trials that you forgot to cancel, unused gym memberships…these sorts of payments can be silently taking chunks out of your bank balance if you're not careful. Staying on top of them is a good way to keep your finances in check (and protect yourself from scams), but remembering to find the…
When one MoneySaver found their preferred white chocolate was no longer on the shelves, naturally they turned to the MSE Forum to find a cost-conscious tasty alternative. Read on for more on that and the rest of the week's top discussions. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/07/forum-highlights-31-07-2026/…
Hello all I am starting a rant here about the wholly unequal power balnce between a Company Service provider (Insurance, but could be any service without physical goods) and myself as the Client. usual start an AI voice like Alex takes some particulars to feed you to the right agent BS plus upselling and telling you your…
I have a medium sized garden pond - no fish but numerous types of the usual pond life. To top it up recently (twice this year) I've used a garden hose to fill a water butt to which I add a conditioner to prepare the water for the pond. I then attach the hose to the butt tap and let it drain into the pond. (I have three…
I have a cash ISA with Tesco set up Jan 2026 with £7000 transferred from a TSB ISA. I deposited £20K from savings into this in new tax year April 26. I have another fixed rate cash ISA with Virgin which matures end August. I want to keep both going but all in one ISA. Virgin have offered a new fixed term rate if 4.4% which…
Hi everyone, I'm not a resident of the UK, and I'm now back in my country after my most recent visit to the UK (4 months visit). My partner is British, and we have been in a relationship for more than two years. Since November 2023, I have entered the UK around 9 times as a visitor. I have always left the UK and have never…
Hi all, I have previously made posts about this but thought it best to start a new one as things are getting very confusing. MIL sadly passed away and left her will here are the main points: 1:Me and wife cared for her for 5 years and she gave us a 2 year right to stay 2:The will should have been handled by a local…
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This means a change for those with substantial savings across M&S Bank and HSBC UK and/or First Direct. Here's what the transfer means for your savings, credit cards and more.
The Government has confirmed it has increased the maximum amount of support available to those affected via a loan from £10,000 to £20,000, but only for exceptional cases.
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