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What have MoneySavers been talking about this week on the MSE Forum? Join us for a whistle-stop tour of some of the latest discussions and dilemmas. Seen something on the Forum we should include in next week's highlights blog? Let us know in this thread.
These days, voice recognition on our devices means you don't even need to type anything let alone use a pen and paper. But still, for some of us there are times where writing by hand is preferred. How often do you find yourself physically writing something down?
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Hi All Welcome to the Old Style Weight Loss thread for quarter three 2025 Please feel free to start posting your weight loss goals for the next challenge which will run from the 1st July until the 30th September. You do not have to submit a loss or gain for the first week as it's our starting week, you can post your first…
Let's use this thread to discuss the questions and how to meaningfully respond: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/private-parking-code-of-practice EDIT - AUGUST 14th Note that I have some concerns about possible omissions and confusion in the 56 page Options Assessment, which I've mentioned here:…
Hi, I recently contracted the services of a plumber to fix my water tank as it began to leak and the stopcocks became very difficult to operate. I don't know what I was thinking but I'd paid him all the money upfront( labour & materials). I had used this specific plumber before on past jobs and although some may view his…
I bought a Nissan Juke from a car dealer at beginning of March. They gave me a three month warranty. They didn't take credit card so I did a money transfer from my credit card to my bank. In July it started making weird noises. I took it to Nissan who diagnosed a gearbox fault. I had travelled less than 1000 miles in it…
I have maxed out my TFC from my SIPP (moving funds into drawdown) and have a small uncrystallised pot left over. I am wondering whether to move that into drawdown or leave as is? Is there any difference? It seems to me there is not on basis of current rules, but I suppose gov could decide to fiddle with the laws in a way…
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It's also been confirmed that you'll be able to get automatic compensation from your energy supplier for certain smart meter problems.
The Bank of England said there had been "substantial disinflation over the past two and a half years". It's the third time the base rate has been cut this year.
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