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Is it worth spending more up front to buy an appliance that's substantially cheaper to run? That's one of the talking points on the MSE Forum this week. Read on to explore that thread and more of the latest conversations in our MoneySaving community.…
Chancellor John Healy has delivered the Government’s latest Budget, revealing various measures like the scrapping of Gas Standing Charges, a boost to national minimum wage and a freeze on fuel duty. You can find a list of the announcements on MSE News along with Martin’s reactions Will the Budget be a boon to your finances…
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.…
Just curious really, I know it's different for everyone. If you work from home or are otherwise at home most of the days not sick or disabled, What's the temperature you set during day and evening? I only recently had efficient central heating installed so I'm still playing about with temperature settings as I had rubbish…
Looking for thoughts and sanity checks on whether to keep contributing to my pension or switch purely to ISAs / GIAs.Here is the situation: The Background & Numbers: TFLS Allowance : My pension pot is already high enough that I will max out the 25% tax-free lump sum limit (£268,275). Any future contributions or subsequent…
I had the email from the credit club about my account update. I spotted the strange thing on my TransUnion file about you busted your account limit. I decided to create a Clearscore account but it says I have already have one that was created 2022 with a partial email address that I don't recognise. I haven't seen the full…
Hi, The driver parked near some warehouse in Birmingham to use the bathroom unaware of the no parking situation. The driver is a diabetic and takes medication so regular breaks are required, Not being familiar with the area, the driver parked for 10 minutes and returned to move the vehicle. Received this NTK in the post a…
I'm currently trying to work out whether switching to a role closer to home on a lower headline salary actually makes more financial sense for 2026/27, and wondered how other MoneySavers calculate their break-even point. On paper, dropping from £37,500 to £32,000 looks like a £5,500 hit. But once you take off 20% Income…
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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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