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Lots of online retailers offer free delivery if you spend over a certain amount, and there are invariably times when your basket is a little shy of qualifying. What tends to be your response? Is the prospect of free delivery enough of a carrot to get you to buy more stuff? Vote in the poll then share your thoughts in the…
September is often a time for new starts and this week Forumites have been preparing for the next phase of educational and professional life, discussing name tapes for school uniforms, options for commuting to work and generally getting a better handle on personal finances. Read on for more about all that and the rest of…
This week Forumites have been giving thought to what happens when it's time to retire. MoneySavers have been talking about how it felt once they'd made their retirement date official, whilst another MSE Forum user is looking for tips on putting their affairs in order for a smooth transition.…
Choosing the best window cleaning solution may sound simple, but there are several factors to consider. Different types of glass, frames, dirt and cleaning systems may require different approaches. A solution that works well for ordinary household windows may not be appropriate for heavily contaminated commercial glass or…
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Hi, I am a basic rate tax payer and expect to pay tax on my savings I have £79,000 in SAGA easy saver earning 4.5% Would I be better to move £50,00 to NS&I Premium Bonds ? Please note: I have maxed my ISA for 2026/7 I am not interested in any risk / longer term investment Many thanks for reading and appreciate any advice
If you're weighing up whether air con is worth it for your home, I built a free tool that gives you a realistic price estimate based on your rooms, property size, and area — using real current UK installer pricing rather than a vague guess. Also shows rough running costs, since that's usually the other half of the decision…
I ordered a camera from the States to be delivered to my home using the three-in-one PayPal payment method. The goods didn't arrive, and I couldn't get a reply from the seller; even their phone line was dead. I opened a PayPal resolution (the complete script has been uploaded). They said they received a FedEx tracking…
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This means a change for those with substantial savings across M&S Bank and HSBC UK and/or First Direct. Here's what the transfer means for your savings, credit cards and more.
The Government has confirmed it has increased the maximum amount of support available to those affected via a loan from £10,000 to £20,000, but only for exceptional cases.
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