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As consumers it's tempting to vent online when things don't go quite right, but on the MSE Forum we also love to hear success stories – whether it's cutting your broadband bill or claiming compensation for a delayed flight. Read on for our pick of this week's MoneySaving topics.…
Whether you're buying some new clothes, a snazzy gadget or just picking up a pint of milk, there's a good chance you'll be asked one familiar question at the till: "Would you like your receipt?" Some people still prefer a paper receipt they can tuck into a wallet or folder, while others are happy with a digital version…
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Hi apologies if this is covered elsewhere. My wife is 56 and has a small SIPP (~£100K). She would like to start taking a regular £800 per month from her SIPP but does not want a tax free lump sum. Is this possible to do and how does this work with a drawdown or is this option only available via a UFPLS? We got a bit…
I am currently on a DMP with step . I currently have £9000 debt over 5 creditors. I have been on the DMP for around 4 years and probably another 15 years before its payed off . I’ve decided to get a personal loan to pay off my DMP however the max I could borrow ( as I considered the monthly payments) over 5 years is £5000…
Hi all, if anyone is using Ineractive Investor I have a question about the merits of choosing one plan over another. I opened a SIPP earlier in the year and by default it created a 'Core' Account (I wasn't offered the choice at the time of opening).There is also the Premium account at £39.99 per month, but disregarding…
Posting on behalf of a friend (my OH's friend/s) who needs urgent legal/financial guidance before confronting her husband. The Situation: Marriage: Married 10 (this year) years, 3 young children. Family lives abroad. Finances: She has rarely worked (1 year part-time total) to raise the kids. She has no income and only a…
Hi, I am dealing with this for my son. He recently got a ticket for pulling into a car park entrance and stopping. The car park was closed and had been for a few hours. He was stationary for just over 3 minutes while deciding where else he could try to park nearby. The ticket says parking on double yellow lines ( they are…
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This means a change for those with substantial savings across M&S Bank and HSBC UK and/or First Direct. Here's what the transfer means for your savings, credit cards and more.
The Government has confirmed it has increased the maximum amount of support available to those affected via a loan from £10,000 to £20,000, but only for exceptional cases.
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