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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.
I’m a complete novice when it comes to S&S investing, but I’m happy to take the advice from ‘experts’ that investing in a S&S ISA is a better return than a cash ISA if the saver is prepared to lock the money away for at least 5 years. I have a cash ISA thats due to mature in the mid-December (around £24k) with Vida Bank. I…
Are there any rules with regards withdrawing a lump sum from a pension ( moneybox ) in the same financial year that you have claimed tax relief. I am debating the pros and cons of depositing 10 to £20,000 to gain the tax relief for this financial year 2026-2027 but may well need to withdraw a similar amount before the next…
We have a small mortgage with a year remaining of the fixed term (3.64%). We’ve had the annual statement and paid approx £1200 interest last year. We are fortunate that we could pay it off in full. The ERC is approx £750. We had planned to pay it off at the end of the fixed term, but are wondering if it is worth paying it…
How is this done - for free ? I've given up counting the number of sites that I've tried - only to be thwarted by "too many files" etc……. I have just over 300 to convert and don't fancy doing them all, manually… I've tried going via DOCX - Same problems Any suggestions ?
I suppose this comes under budgeting! The 25th October is the last day to get Tesco Clubcard Christmas Savers bonus vouchers. Log on to your clubcard account - follow link to Xmas Savers - then buy £50 = £3 bonus vouchers ,£100 = £6 bonus vouchers and £200 = £12 bonus vouchers. You have to wait to get your November…
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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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