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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.
The Chancellor John Healey has announced a raft of changes to cash ISAs, the minimum wage, Carer's Allowance, Standing Charges and more in his first-ever Budget today (Wednesday 28 November). We've rounded up everything we know so far… Read the full story:…
Plans to limit the amount under-65s can put into a cash ISA each year have been scrapped, the Chancellor John Healey has announced in the Budget today (Wednesday 28 October). Plus, the Government will consult on introducing a 'starter investment ISA' – a concept MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis has argued…
First question is: How do I know if it's legitimate? I read the letter itself, and the number it's telling me to call does not match up with the official number on gov.uk. Instead of ending in 9322, it ends in 9323. I don't know if this might be a typo? Everything else seems fine. Secondly, I don't have an account. Will it…
I visited a country in Middle East. I had a flight from a local city to main hub. I got to the local airport around 10pm, checked in and got to the departure gate around 12 midnight. The flight was scheduled for 2.40am (with my main flight back to UK at 8am from the hub). Anyway we waited and waited in the freezing…
Christmas competitions starting to slowly filter through. Any idea when the advent thread is unlocked?
MSE has a new tool to help you work out if you're owed compensation for a delayed flight, and to help you draft your claim letter - and we'd like you to take it out for a test flight
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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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