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There's a bank holiday approaching (at least at the time of posting this!), which means many people will be thinking of attempting some jobs that need doing around the home. But while some seem comfortable knocking together an extension or retiling a bathroom, others find putting up a shelf or changing a fuse to be an…
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?
Hi. I have done some work for DFS Cardiff in 2021 as a subcontractor. When I arrived first day to start the job for a contractor through the induction process they took every contractor’s car registration to allow park in parking lot which belong to DFS , I finished my job after one week. After 10 days I got 7 PCN . ( for…
Eldest son is going to stay with his grandparents (ex husbands parents) and attend school there (Canada) for a year. My ex husband seems to think he will just give his parents what he normally gives for child maintenance directly to his parents, however I have a great relationship and agreement with his parents already…
As the old thread has over 6000 posts its time for a new thread. What Freebies Have You Received Today? Please post all discussions about what freebies you have received today on this thread. This is a continuation of this thread https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3766189
Smart metering expertise required, if anyone has it. The comms hub on my smart meter was replaced a week ago but the replacement could not be commissioned. The WAN light flashes ever 5 seconds but the HAN light is solid green, which I think confirms this (I'm in the north on Arqiva LRR). I am thrashing around trying to…
Hi All, This is partly for the benefit of @Cheery_Daff who has nudged me into posting. 😊 I’m in a bit of a pickle and I need to get on top of it before it becomes any more serious. I am inherently a spendthrift, it’s always has been my way. In my 20’s I ended up in a lot of debt relative to my income which I…
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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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