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Holiday booking often involves a balancing act. You might find a bargain that's less convenient, a luxury option that's more expensive, or a flexible booking that offers extra peace of mind. When it comes down to it, what matters most to you when booking a holiday? Vote in the poll and share your thoughts in the thread.
When choosing a new product for the home, it can be hard to sort the wheat from the chaff. That's why savvy MoneySavers turn to the shared knowledge and experience of the MSE Forum when contemplating a big purchase. Read on to see what Forumites have been talking about this week.…
There's been a meme doing the rounds for a while about millennials preferring to make big online purchases using a laptop instead of a smartphone. Is it a sense of accuracy and security from using a physical keyboard? Perhaps the bigger screen makes it easier to see pictures or read vital information? Maybe it's just the…
Hi everyone So I got a text from trace group saying I’ve an outstanding debt and to call this number In which I stupidly did and I was asked my name and address before they would tell me anything about it. it turns out it was from last October when I dropped my daughter at t2 Manchester and I had no idea I had to pay…
Title says it all, I can't get it to work. Bad gateway. Anyone else? Has it been down long, I've not been about for a few days. Cheers
I currently work in finance and am looking to move into transport planning for a logistics company. Is this a good job? I have never worked in logistics before so wanted some insight into the role.
Late April I initiated a cash ISA transfer NSI to Shawbrook sending about 55% of my NSI funds to them. Took 6 weeks or so to go through (2 cheques, 1 didn't arrive, second one did), SB admitted the delay/lack of action, paid £50 compensation and I was happy it was over. 2 weeks after that I was amazed to see the transfer…
I have a property on a BTL mortgage. I know if I sell it I pay CGT. If I make a will that says property to be sold and proceeds given to person X, does X pay CGT? Or does my estate pay it before they get their bequest? Or is it not paid because X didn't buy it in the first place? Thank you
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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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