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It can be easy to get caught up in spending more than you need to at this time of year, so why not take inspiration from the MoneySavers who are crafting, cooking and baking for Christmas? Read on for more on that and the rest of the week's MSE Forum talking points.…
A trip to the cinema isn't always cheap, especially once you've added popcorn, sweets and drinks to the price of your ticket. Do you treat yourself to snacks at the cinema, save a few quid by bringing your own, or skip the refreshments altogether? Vote in the poll then share your cinema snacking habits in the thread.
Whether you're looking to buy furniture, clothing or software, it's worth tapping in to the MoneySaving wisdom of the MSE Forum community before parting with your cash. Let's explore those questions and the rest of the week's biggest talking points.…
Hi I'm about to take retirement and confused about a small deferred DB pension calculation. The scheme admin have my leaving pension amount at £1,189.52. But I have my last statement from the company which was 237 days before leaving and it projected my amount at retirement would be £8967. So I used a percentage calculator…
Just looking into a new fix and currently E.on and Fuse are offering near identical rates for a 12 month fix. Currently on Octopus Flexible but looking to fix ahead of Jan. Is there anything to consider between the 2 as price isnt really a deciding factor. Or are there any other suppliers I should also be looking at?
I've received a letter from lowell advising the following; "We've reviewed the information on your credit file and believe that taking further recovery action as an option for recovering what you owe. If we take further recovery action this could mean we will look to continue recovery action which may include you receiving…
I’ve created a UK Parliament petition about a limitation of Open Banking that affects people who want to manage their own finances. Open Banking lets regulated services access our account information—with our permission—but practical API access is generally aimed at businesses. It can cost £100+ per month and involve…
I recently received an email from 'hello@message.bt.com' which offered antivirus protection as shown: I activated this and it appeared to download Norton anti virus, though having Windows 11 with up to date security I was not sure if I needed it. Lo and behold as soon as this was running I started getting nuisance popups…
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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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