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Signing up to a supermarket loyalty programme feels like a MoneySaving no-brainer, but not all schemes are created equal. While some are fairly generous when it comes to handing out points and bonuses, others are a bit stingy with the rewards or offer benefits that might not be worth bothering with. Which one gets your…
Virgin Media is shutting down its email service for addresses ending: @virginmedia.com @virgin.net @ntlworld.com @blueyonder.co.uk. If you’re affected, Virgin Media will contact you about your options for keeping or replacing it. What’s changing with Virgin Media’s email service:…
MoneySavers have been discussing how they keep track of their day to day spending. A recurring theme is how easy it is for takeaway coffees to make a serious dent in your budget. Maybe it's time for you to cut the cost of those cuppas too? Read on for more of the week's MSE Forum talking points.…
If your beauty and toiletries are taking over your life, then this is the thread to help you work through the stash and motivate you to not buy anymore (hopefully!) Welcome all newbies and regulars to this very friendly and chatty thread where we give lots of lovely tips on how to use up your stash and lots of support and…
I received an email yesterday saying that there had been a change to my credit report so I logged in to find out what it was. There was a line saying the following. "A new opus public utility account will be added to your next report" I thought this strange since I haven't opened any new accounts recently. I had to Google…
Octopus reduced our export rate from 15p to 12p, other companies such as EDF still pay 15p, we have an EV, 4.4 kWh solar panels an a 5.8 kWh battery, Octopus Inteligent just won't work with our battery setup without some serious modes, I am tempted to change over to the latest EDF Go, the only thing holding me back is EDF…
Apologies if this has been discussed.. I have a Halifax cc that I use for BT that currently is at zero. I've changed apps to Lloyds as instructed and now am unable to see an offers as it's not a Lloyds cc. What am I best doing before the time comes that I need to shift some debt? Cancel Halifax card and apply for a new BT…
So I bought a new cheapie smart phone but it's too big and uncomfortable in my hand. Have my eye for ages on a second hand Samsung A53 5g. Smaller and rounded edges. It fits my hand perfectly and is comfortable. I use texts mostly, occasional calls and about 4 apps. Bus, birds, plants, stars none of which are vital or used…
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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