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What have MoneySavers been talking about this week on the MSE Forum? Join us for a whistle-stop tour of some of the latest discussions and dilemmas. Seen something on the Forum we should include in next week's highlights blog? Let us know in this thread.
These days, voice recognition on our devices means you don't even need to type anything let alone use a pen and paper. But still, for some of us there are times where writing by hand is preferred. How often do you find yourself physically writing something down?
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(The Fashion On The Ration Challenge is about restraining our shopping impulses and buying the clothing we need as well as what we want. As @Laura_Elsewhere said "If this group is about anything, it's about understanding how we buy and what we buy and when we buy...". We use the original, 1942, clothing rations.) ---------…
Hi My AVG AntiVirus Software is up for renewal. I am no techie so I'm not sure if I'm being ripped off or not. The Internet security package which renews shortly (covers 10 devices - we have 2 mobiles, 2 tablets, 2 laptops), has gone up from the introductory £20 a year to £85! Since setting up the basic security package…
Let's use this thread to discuss the questions and how to meaningfully respond: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/private-parking-code-of-practice EDIT - AUGUST 14th Note that I have some concerns about possible omissions and confusion in the 56 page Options Assessment, which I've mentioned here:…
Hi all, A relative has received a Notice to Keeper from PCS acting for AM Parking claiming £120. Can I please confirm that. This would make the NTK POFA 2012 non- compliant for Keeper Liability as this exceeds the £100 permissible on a Notice to Keeper? I can't find the relevant terms within schedule 4 so wanted to check.…
Just got a letter in the post that Santander are changing my business account to £9.99 a month. I've had it a very long time and remember Santander trying this move before only to be told they can't because the original sign up material pushed it as being free forever. Does anyone have any thoughts?
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It can help save cash while doing your bit for the environment at the same time, but how many of you have bought pre-loved clothing?
It's also been confirmed that you'll be able to get automatic compensation from your energy supplier for certain smart meter problems.
The Bank of England said there had been "substantial disinflation over the past two and a half years". It's the third time the base rate has been cut this year.
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