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How do you organise your savings? This week Forumites have been discussing the merits of different approaches to saving for specific goals. Read on for more on that – and the rest of the week's MSE Forum highlights. Seen something on the Forum we should include in next week's highlights blog? Let us know in this thread.
What's been going on in the MSE Forum this past week? Let's explore some of the topics that have generated debate and MoneySaving insight. Seen something on the Forum we should include in next week's highlights blog? Let us know in this thread.
Whether it's films, TV, music, books or video games, we live in an age where we can stream or buy our favourite media digitally. For many of us it's certainly convenient - we can access content wherever we are with just a few taps or clicks...unless the wifi goes down, or the platform decides to remove something from their…
I'm back again and I thought I would start a new fresh diary. Life has been hectic for me in the last 6 months with some unexpected expenses that have sadly led to me getting into some more debt. Fortunately it is all on 0% credit cards and I plan to tackle it £1 at a time. Technically I do have enough in savings to cover…
I own a small studio flat that I have owned for 6 years with no problems and a happy tenant. Yet now am being forced by the managing agents to replace my front door and a laundry room door for £2,818.80 with their contractor. This is as part of a planned replacement of the fire doors with their contractor for the whole of…
I've finally received an offer from SJP for compensation for their lack of actually doing anything. They have upheld some of my complains and not upheld others. They have offered me around £800. This is also, separately, going through the FOS . Do I accept this offer? Wait for the FOS? I've not really been in such a…
Hi, My current annual policy ends on the 9th Sept this year. I recently booked a 15 night break abroad ( seperate apartment & flights in place we have stayed a few times before) this is from 1st Sept to 16th Sept. My plan was to re do an annual policy but only in Jan 26 as currently have no plans to go away again till…
I have never defaulted on a payment for anything, have paid off mortgages, loans and all other bills, my credit card record is exemplary. Yet I have now been refused 2 applications for credit cards on line. Might this because I am now retired and my pension is below £15k a year? Im mystified. Any help or advice greatly…
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