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A trip to the cinema isn't always cheap, especially once you've added popcorn, sweets and drinks to the price of your ticket. Do you treat yourself to snacks at the cinema, save a few quid by bringing your own, or skip the refreshments altogether? Vote in the poll then share your cinema snacking habits in the thread.
Whether you're looking to buy furniture, clothing or software, it's worth tapping in to the MoneySaving wisdom of the MSE Forum community before parting with your cash. Let's explore those questions and the rest of the week's biggest talking points.…
Remember, remember, the fifth of November... Bonfire Night is here, with the next few days bringing fireworks, sparklers and the occasional slightly singed sausage. Are you paying to attend an organised display, celebrating at home, looking for something free to do, or giving the festivities a miss altogether? Vote in the…
hi my dad died in January unfortunately today my mum received a letter saying that my dad owed some tax and she needs to pay it by February does she have to pay it?! it's not a lot, but surely it's not up to her to pay it?
Hello I've been looking for a financial adviser but no luck (for various reasons). I get £9447 per annum from my workplace pension. However I have a pension pot with Aegon worth £18000 in total. I want to access this in the most tax efficent/cost effective way. Aegon havent been helpful. Im 61 so 6 years until state…
Hi fellow victims of this criminal enterprise! I kindly ask for your support with a PCN I received at the Ringtail Retail Park in Burscough. My car is provided by a leasing company who have not paid the fine, but instead provided my details to ParkingEye as the Keeper. The fine states that I was <20 minutes over the 3 hour…
Hello, I have nine grandchildren and took out accounts in trust for them all when they were born and I've been adding to them monthly ever since. These accounts with Santander are now getting zero interest but I have been told I can't upgrade to better accounts as only parents can open new accounts for their children. So…
i've finally put things together in my mind, and a big factor I hadn't understood, was that of withdrawing money from your pension without paying tax. a lot of the FI community tends towards a preference to put money in ISA/pensions in index tracking funds, in preference to buying a home, and /or paying off a mortgage. It…
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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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