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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…
Cash ISAs: The Best Currently Available List **Please note: The list of ISAs I have compiled below is continually updated. New ISAs are added as they launch and withdrawn ISAs will be removed from the list. ** The current Cash ISA limit is £20,000 for the 2025/26 tax year. **As with any financial product, before opening an…
Time for a new diary I think. It is 2024, my last diary began over 10 years ago and so much has changed. My introduction in case we have not “met” My first diary told the story of, what I thought was a long and happy relationship, paying off a mortgage aiming to get my financial freedom from the world of work by paying off…
Hi, all. I need a bit of advice please or at least an opinion on this scenario. We’ve had an extension done, wraparound side and back, and it’s looking great. Kitchen has just gone in; we still have a few bits to done. Started back in March so it’s been a long slog! At the start of the build, a few months ago, on the…
Hi, looking for some advice. A roofer who had agreed to fit a new roof for me asked for material money up front as his business is fairly new and needed money to buy the materials. I have given him £3100, however his bank has put a hold on his account stating they are completing security checks.. it has been over a month…
My wife has a number of old cash ISA's, that are earning next to nothing. Is there a limit on how much she can transfer to a new account this year? Does the £20,000 limit refer to transfers or just new savings? Thanks for any help.
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