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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.
I have been claiming VAT back off our broadband bills for years (the broadband is used partly for my husband's business and partly for home use so we apportion the bill). I recently switched to EE and they won't give me a VAT invoice because I have a residential account. I checked with HMRC and they say that businesses…
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Thank you My name, This email provides a record of the completed transaction associated with reference Transaction Number TRX33193. Billing Status Dashboard Purchase: Account Activity Network - 73058214450 Customer ID: XVS98465SJ2257 Service Term: 3 Years Amount: USD321.52 Account…
When is enough enough with a neighbour’s bad-faith tactics to stall a power connection to a site – and is there any point at which making the issue public becomes reasonable? I’ve been dealing with a long-running neighbour dispute that has, among other things, involved repeated efforts to obstruct or delay the installation…
My Dad purchased a mobility chair from a certain furniture store which stopped working 3 days after delivery. My Dad is now seeking a full refund which is just under a grand. On the advice of someone from the CAB we have sent an email to the store’s customer service rejecting the goods under the sale of goods act 1976 as…
Hello, I recieved a PCN for parking in a disabled bay without displaying a blue badge outside a coffee shop for 6 minutes. I used this space as myself and my partner were at the store to pick up a click and collect order. My partner was in a full leg brace and using 2 crutches following knee surgery. This was 4 operations…
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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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