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We've all been there. A freshly brewed tea or coffee steaming away (perhaps a cheeky biscuit on the side) but suddenly the phone rings / doorbell goes / kids need attention / you get dragged into a meeting, and before you know it your enticing cuppa has become a chilly shadow of its former self. What do you do about it?
Whether you're packing for a picnic or grabbing a bite during your break at work, supermarket meal deals can be a quick and easy way to get lunch sorted. But which one do you think reigns supreme? Vote in the poll, then let us know what your favourite lunchtime meal deal combination is in the thread.
Which one item truly brings you happiness for little or no cost? That's the question posed by one MoneySaver this week. Let's take a tour of some of the latest MSE Forum highlights. Seen something on the Forum we should include in next week's highlights blog? Let us know in this thread.
My partner received a claim form 5 days ago. They are claiming a total of £290.56. I’ve read through the Newbies thread. I’d like some advice as to: - whether to defend - defence - at which point I can ask for evidence (I don’t have the times or alleged duration of overstay) - is it best to name the driver and go with a…
I have an all electric house with 2 meters. The underfloor heating [acting as a storage heater] & hot water are heated from an Off Peak meter with 7 hours at night & 3 hours pm boost.EDF have just informed me they are replacing my 2 meters with a smart meter.I have no idea what this means for meI presume it means I have…
I want to move into a property worth about £400,000. I have a deposit of about £200,000, but I have bad credit. I have a relative who is willing to get a mortgage for me, and I will make the repayments, although he doesn’t own a home. What is the best approach? We were thinking of a Joint Borrower Sole Proprietor (JBSP)…
Hi everyone, I’m hoping for advice and to find out if anyone else has been through something similar. I am a victim of identity fraud. In 2023, someone used my details to make several Universal Credit claims. Despite clear red flags, the DWP approved a £763 “advance” payment to the fraudster. Instead of investigating…
Hi everyone, I’m hoping to get some views on a pension strategy I’m considering, especially with rumours swirling about possible changes to the 25% tax-free lump sum in the next Budget. I’ve got a defined contribution pension through my employer, and I’m able to transfer out up to 95% of it without affecting the employer…
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New research shows the withdrawal fine – which sees first-time buyers lose some of their own savings when buying a home above the £450k cap – puts one in five people off opening a LISA.
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