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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.…
Out-of-date subscriptions, free trials that you forgot to cancel, unused gym memberships…these sorts of payments can be silently taking chunks out of your bank balance if you're not careful. Staying on top of them is a good way to keep your finances in check (and protect yourself from scams), but remembering to find the…
Hi, earlier this year I took out a contract with Talkmobile via a link on this site that was supposed to give me an Amazon voucher after a few months and as yet some months after I was supposed to receive it I have not; has anyone else had this?
Hi DS is attempting to remove the instrument cluster but has come unstuck with disconnecting the power cable/electric connector. There is a lever you are supposed to use to free it but it won't budge. I would be grateful for any suggestions.
Claim issue date is 11 August 2026, so I make my AOS deadline 30 August and my defence deadline 13 September. I haven’t filed the AOS yet but I’m doing that this week. The claim is for £183.84 plus £35 court fee and £50 legal costs, so £268.84 in total. Site is Eastgate in Louth, Lincolnshire, which is ANPR. Reason given…
In 2023 I received a parking ticket from Parkingeye despite parking legitimately on a hotel car park. After months of rangling I went to court only for the other side not to turn up. The following day I received a letter from them saying the parking ticket had been cancelled. Over 3 years later I have received a letter…
I am yet another who has been affected by Intrum chasing debts they are not allowed to enforce. I had a number of debts that became statute barred many many years ago and Intrum seems to have purchased them all over a period of time. It is the same cycle that I have seen others post on this forum after considerable…
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