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How do you organise your savings? This week Forumites have been discussing the merits of different approaches to saving for specific goals. Read on for more on that – and the rest of the week's MSE Forum highlights. Seen something on the Forum we should include in next week's highlights blog? Let us know in this thread.
What's been going on in the MSE Forum this past week? Let's explore some of the topics that have generated debate and MoneySaving insight. Seen something on the Forum we should include in next week's highlights blog? Let us know in this thread.
Whether it's films, TV, music, books or video games, we live in an age where we can stream or buy our favourite media digitally. For many of us it's certainly convenient - we can access content wherever we are with just a few taps or clicks...unless the wifi goes down, or the platform decides to remove something from their…
Hi I’m buying my grans bungalow which has solar panels. In the loft there is a box and it shows what is coming in. Is there anything we can buy to put on the main living level that will show what’s coming in and what we are using so we can make the most of the solar panels.
A shiny new thread for the thrift shoppers amongst us - those who haunt car boots, FB marketplace, Vinted, Ebay, jumble sales & charity shops to score bargains galore!
MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has warned that updated plans to require providers to offer low or no standing charge tariffs could risk some households paying more. Read the full story: Martin Lewis: Standing charges update risks households paying more If you haven't already, join the forum to reply.
I intend to work another 2 years till age 60. I'd like to boost my pension. If I buy £1250 additional nhs pension, it's a lump sum of £20k. I think I wouldn't be able to gain the full benefit of the extra £100 a month till age 65 - is this correct? I'm thinking of taking the 1995 portion at age 60 and leave the 2015…
I am in the fortunate position of having two SIPPS from which I have no need to take income. An existing works and state pension are sufficient to enjoy a comfortable retirement. With the proposed IHT charge on unused pensions I am considering options to mitigate this. One which I am considering is to commence drawing an…
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