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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.
Anyone know how to use these types of clips to attach panel to post?
Hi, trying to appeal a Initial Parking PCN, arrived in post after 2 weeks, so 2 weeks to appeal. When i input pcn/notice ref plus reg it just wipes them off when i press submit, checked it, done it countless times, yet on the same site at basically the same time when i submit as a test to transfer liability it permits and…
We are a 74 year old retired couple. Mortgage and debt free with good pensions and plenty of savings. Our savings are mostly invested in Premium Bonds, CHIP and Trading 212 cash ISAs. We do a lot of credit card stoozing and occasionally switch bank account for free money deals etc, guided by MSE advice. We are not looking…
Both my husband and I have been banned from our local pub, which is the only place to go to in the village. It is owned by Punch, one of those pub companies and run by a licensee. The present one is dreadful, there is no food, it is not open at lunchtime and frequently shut in the evening as well and recently often runs…
Today received letter claiming £170 against an alleged PCN from March 2022 (over 4 years ago)in the sum of £170. This is the first correspondence i have received about this matter. Says it relates to parking at a Hotel in Holland-on-Sea. It is addressed to a Company of which I was a Director and whose Registered Office was…
MSE has a new tool to help you work out if you're owed compensation for a delayed flight, and to help you draft your claim letter - and we'd like you to take it out for a test flight
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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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