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Making sure your motor is in tip top condition can prevent costly repairs down the line, but getting a service or MOT without breaking the bank can be a MoneySaving muddle of its own. Which method do you use to get a good price on a health check for your vehicle? Vote in the poll then share your thoughts in the thread.
We've had some unusual consumer rights queries on the MSE Forum this week: like the pair of trainers that turned out not to match one another, and what to do when you order a sofa and only half of it is delivered. Read on for more on these and the rest of the top talking points from our MoneySaving community.…
Signing up to a supermarket loyalty programme feels like a MoneySaving no-brainer, but not all schemes are created equal. While some are fairly generous when it comes to handing out points and bonuses, others are a bit stingy with the rewards or offer benefits that might not be worth bothering with. Which one gets your…
I am currently in pension drawdown with ongoing anxiety about the future of the stock market. With this in mind i am always looking at viable options. I am surprised to see that a 5 year fixed term annuity is so attractive; £400,000 over a 5 year term returns £1,824 a month, paying out a total of £109,470 in total over the…
I bought a £59 dash cam online yesterday without doing my due diligence. I have since learned that it is a probable 90% scam, my bad and unusual for me to do that.. I paid from Apple Pay from my First Direct bank account. I called the bank as I could see the payment was pending and asked if they could cancel the payment.…
My TalkTalk broadband contract is coming to an end at the end of next month. I have made a request that I do not wish to renew the contract. I have found a much better deal with BT. Is it possible to go ahead with setting up the BT broadband while the TalkTalk contract is still active? Currently the TalkTalk broadband is a…
I have £90k in easy access account paying 4.5%, want to utilize it better, been thinking of either: Buy to let, purchase one bed flat for around £250k; £90k deposit borrow the rest. This will keep me busy as have free time. Net rent app 5% taxable at 40% plus tenant's headaches and compliances. Plus point is property…
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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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