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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.
Our son recently vacated a flat after 8 years. We helped him give it a very thorough clean. However, the letting agent has just hit him with a demand for £194 for a professional clean. We now have their inspection report and the only cleanliness items in the inspection report were: Dust in the bathroom ceiling extractor…
In 2023, I visited a retail park on the evening of one day, and then again on the following morning. A few months later, I received a PCN via post, claiming I had stayed overnight. I had not, and I now know that this is called an “ANPR double dipping error”. At the time, I phoned the DCBL up and explained the situation and…
Just after a quick bit of advice for someone. DLA renewal sent 16.07.26 due to expire 29.10.26 Decision made on 20.10.26 Normal 4 week payment being made on Tuesday, 27.10.26 If the claim has been closed should they still receive the above payment? Or should the payment be a week short, as decision made on 20.10.26? DLA…
I currently receive a DB pension and drawdown a DC pension so annually I receive just under the 40% tax threshold. I will receive the state pension at aged 67. My DB pension and the state pension together will be just about on the 40% threshold. At this point I'll be left with a DC pot of approx £50k. Is there anything I…
Hi there. Wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience or has any advice. I recently signed up to a LinkedIn Premium Career free trial. By mistake, I let the membership automatically renew after the trial period and ended up on an annual subscription totalling £179.88. After contacting customer services on the day…
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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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