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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Out-of-date subscriptions, free trials that you forgot to cancel, unused gym memberships…these sorts of payments can be silently taking chunks out of your bank balance if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…
When one MoneySaver found their preferred white chocolate was no longer on the shelves, naturally they turned to the MSE Forum to find a cost-conscious tasty alternative. Read on for more on that and the rest of the week's top discussions. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/07/forum-highlights-31-07-2026/…
Hello I recently got a lump sum from a retirement investment account. They sent me a P45 with the payment. I am currently working. do I need to hand this P45 in to my employer?
I recently started exploring GainWorkers to better understand how proof-based microtasks work. I first funded my worker wallet so I could participate in the available tasks. After that, I completed several paid tasks while carefully following the instructions and submitting the required proof. The review process was an…
Newbie here, would really appreciate a steer. Operator: Horizon Parking Ltd (BPA). Debt collector: DCBL. Site: Tesco Nottingham Beeston (5329), ANPR, 3 hour max stay. Vehicle: no longer owned — I was the registered keeper at the time. Four charges, all ANPR overstays: Date Duration 11/08/2022 4h43m 21/11/2022 4h30m…
Hi, I've received a PCN from Horizon dated 27 July for an 18th July breach - failure to validate. I wasn't aware the rules had changed at Tesco Hove, but I don't go there very often any more. I got it a few days before I went on holiday so stuffed it in my bag and am now dealing with it. I noted the recent comments like…
Why is it when the BoE announce a rate cut all the savings providers more of less cut their rates straight away. But when the BoE holds the rate for a few months, these savings providers start putting their rates up again. Why is this? I've just dropped a lump into Cahoot at the weekend @ 4.52 and I've noticed quite a few…
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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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