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Not all banking apps are made equal. While some have slick interfaces and snazzy features, others can be a pain to navigate. How would you rate your bank's app? If you have several, focus on the one you use most. Vote in the poll then share your thoughts in the thread.
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This week we reached the point where there are four months till Christmas – but in one corner of the MSE Forum it's yuletide all year round as MoneySavers plot their festive preparations. Read on for more of the latest talking points. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/08/forum-highlights-28-08-2026/ Seen…
I been in contact with Aviva believing I could simply start withdrawing a regular monthly sum from my pension but was told this 'old style' pension doesnt allow this.i asked if I could move it to something within Aviva that WOULD allow regular withdrawals and was told again NO but I could try transferring to other…
oh this is a tough one after the big part of my mortgage being on sub 1% for the last 5 years, coming to an end at the end of the year 😔 I can lock in with my current provider from now and see how things goes over the next few months, still hard to know which one to pick though! Their best offers at the moment 2 year…
Hello, hoping for some advice. I booked a Checkatrade decorator for a Hall, Stairs, Landing & downstairs cloakroom (walls, ceilings, 8 doorframes, and landing skirting). The £1,300 quote included paint, sanding, and prep, and we were told in person it would take 2 people 1–2 days. Day one, the main guy dropped off a…
Hello, I went to the Wetherspoon's in Bletchley with my kids, paid in cash for my meal and didn't put my registration number in the tablet. After receiving the PCN I spoke, in person, to someone at the venue who took down my details and said he would get it cancelled. A week later and nothing had happened, so I rang them…
Hi all, I hope I'm posting correctly after spending most of the day reading. A friend has received a “Final Reminder” from DCBL for £170 after a First Parking PCN at Newborough Beach. The original PCN wasn’t opened until after the appeal window closed. Here’s the situation: ANPR cameras are 1.2 miles from the actual car…
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