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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.
Can anybody tell me where I can find info on how to calculate tax owed on the proceeds of the sale of nil-paid rights? Can't find anything here, and I've tried the HMRC site but all I can find are sections of their internal manuals which results in getting lost in a maze of cross-reference links, and assume a degree of…
Enough became enough, and an unexpected tax bill for my husband broke the camel's back! Hi, I'm Plebby, and I've been in debt for over 15 years. It started with a loan, then a bank account that came with 2 credit cards that I swore I'd never use. Then other loans and credit cards joined the party over the years. I never…
I've done lots of flatpacks, including a few Ikea Pax wardrobes. Until recently, putting the main body of the wardrobe together on your own was VERY tricky but they've redesigned them and it's now a lot easier. They now seem to come with the sides and back all attached together and held together with plastic tapes, you…
I have a passport application renewal (SE/04/04)from the Post Office . At the end Section 10 it requires a counter signature. How do you complete this on a Digital passport application Does someone have to come to my property to sign on my Laptop please
any ideas where i can get one free or cheap? i know argos have them but it seems a lot for 9.99 and ive seen them many years ago being handed out free by companies. thanks for any ideas.
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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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