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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Out-of-date subscriptions, free trials that you forgot to cancel, unused gym memberships…these sorts of payments can be silently taking chunks out of your bank balance if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…
Hello. Received Claim Form 14 August 2026 following unsuccessful appeals in 2023 based on Edna Basher's template for lease cars. 2023 appeal: (…You will no doubt be familiar with the strict requirements of Schedule 4 of POFA to be followed in order for a parking operator to be able to invoke keeper liability for a Parking…
Hello, Does anyone know the rights that I have with regard to Gift cards which I recieved from my birthday. I went in to spend them and was advised they cannot accept them due to the take over. No warning communication was given to me. I knew about the buy out but nothing was communicated to existing customers of anything…
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks… When our mother died, my sister didn't want her share of the inheritance paid into her bank account as she was concerned she'd end up living off it, so I paid it into a savings account in my name, on the basis that she'd let me know when she needed the money for something. In…
MoneySaver Grace ended up being chased for over £1,400 worth of debt after scammers took out a phone contract in her name with iD Mobile – and she only found out after getting a letter threatening possible court action. Here's how this kind of fraud can happen and what you can do to protect yourself. Read the full story:…
My mother died earlier this year i am the only person left in the family, She lived and died in Dundee and had no will the estate is around £50,500 the bank has already paid out for her funeral. can any guide me to create a dative petition please.
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The Government has confirmed it has increased the maximum amount of support available to those affected via a loan from £10,000 to £20,000, but only for exceptional cases.
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