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Not all banking apps are made equal. While some have slick interfaces and snazzy features, others can be a pain to navigate. How would you rate your bank's app? If you have several, focus on the one you use most. Vote in the poll then share your thoughts in the thread.
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This week we reached the point where there are four months till Christmas – but in one corner of the MSE Forum it's yuletide all year round as MoneySavers plot their festive preparations. Read on for more of the latest talking points. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/08/forum-highlights-28-08-2026/ Seen…
I am making three rooms into one. They have different levels and types of floor. two have floorboards. One of the floorboards has cork tiles. The third room has a concrete floor. I want one of the areas tiles (that is where the kitchen is). The other two will be wood. all slightly different levels. how do you level it?…
Hi, Engine Malfunction sign came on car and i was already booked for service at main dealer so they completed diagnostics. They have provided a quotw for £1500 for injector cleaning. Any thoights on the price and also suprised at 6 years with 32k miles? I have tried a few local garages to try to get chraper, but they seem…
Hi, This morning, the CV Library website won't let me log on. I've been using it for years, but for some reason this morning i cant get on it. I cleared browser cache and cookies, and tried a new browser but no luck. The Forgot password thing doesnt work either. I cant even register again using my other email address. It…
Sadly my husband died while in active service at a university this summer. When he died he had £72k in his investment builder. However, I have only been paid £27k of this as a 'discretionary lump sum'. We honestly both thought that when we were saving in the investment builder, we were building a fund that was ours to use…
So I understand a plug in hybrid car will run on electric for all my short journeys and not use the petrol in the tank. But petrol degrades and we are told not to use old petrol as it could damage the engine. "No, you should not use old petrol in your car if it has been sitting for more than 3 to 6 months, as it degrades,…
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