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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.…
The UK government has been encouraging people to stock up on certain things in case of a national emergency such as a cyber attack, significant power outage, extreme weather and so on. In the last few weeks have you bought something specifically to prepare for such emergencies? Vote in the poll then share your thoughts in…
This week's top MSE Forum talking points have all been about getting things in the home fixed up before winter, from washing machines to chest freezers and double glazing to parquet flooring. Read on for more MoneySaving wisdom from our online community.…
Hi all I have an Oppo Find X3 Neo which I bought in 2022. The phone still works fine but earlier this month Google wallet stopped working with an error msg that my phone doesn't meet security standards. The last time there was a security update was August 2024. Google Play services say my phone isn't certified even though…
A couple of years ago our MD bought in a policy, that didn't go down well with staff, that we have to pay for any "damage" to company cars. They inspect them monthly, pretty much with a magnifying glass, to see if there's any minor scratches that they can find, then take photos to pass over to HR. Sometimes scratches they…
We have been struggling since we purchased our flat in London in 2011 to find cheap buildings insurance. The issue is that we are the 1st floor flat and there is also a ground floor flat (2 flats in total, one above the other) in the same terraced house (both flats own share of freehold), and apparently you can't just…
The Telegraph had a feature that suggested "whole of life insurance" as a strategy for inheritance tax planning. My IHT planner has applied to Royal London. Wonder what has been the experience with Royal London? The time scale when underwriting is suggested? Is a particular insurance company better or worse? Thanks.
Went into a fuel station now three weeks ago, bought something (can't remember what, it was 3.80) and was not charged for the fuel, what are my rights here? Them asking for a £35 surcharge is insanity, especially when it is not my error. I am obviously going to contact them asking to waive this, but I thought I would ask…
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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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