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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.
Hi all. Anyone know how long it takes for that to happen? Someone reported it to the DVLA nearly 2 months ago and the car's still there. To add, it's got no MOT either and not been driven for about a year. Thanks.
Hi Yesterday I got a letter from DCBL saying I have an unpaid CCJ. I called them asking what it is for and they say I overstayed in a car park. It is a free car park for 3 hours and they allege that my car was parked for 4h20. * Parking event: 23/12/2025, Snipe Retail Park, Ashton-under-Lyne. * I moved house: 03/01/2026 *…
Daughter's car was parked at Tesco Springfield Road, Chelmsford. Her V5 has not been updated since she moved house about 18 months ago. I have advised her to submit form V62. She now has a letter from DCBL on behalf of Horizon Parking asking for an unpaid parking charge of £125. Date of contravention is 05/07/2026. Reason…
Anyone else experiencing unacceptable service from the above? It has been over 3 months since I was told that my home charger had a safety issue and to stop using it. During this time I have contaced EON at least 3 email, a whatsapp chat and a telelphone call - all telling me that they have no further updates! Today I have…
In August I was issued with a parking charge. My daughter was driving and she attempted to pay but the website would not accept the charge documentation details. Several emails to the site about this received no reply. I am dealing with this as I am the registered keeper and my daughter has returned to Australia where she…
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.
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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