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Re: The New Top Easy Access Savings Discussion Area
Mine sits there with 1p. I could rescue the penny if I wanted to but I've found that if you make a faster payment into the current account when you've got the app or online banking open th…3 -
Re: Merchant ships defective goods from China but return address is in the USA
They are entitled to the goods back before refunding (Even under consumer rights) so for a refund you are going to have to comply. bound by The Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002. (w…1 -
Re: Merchant ships defective goods from China but return address is in the USA
As they're a Chinese drop-shipping company they can do whatever they want. No one is going to take any action against them.1 -
Re: Advice on fund
Many platforms do not charge for reinvestment so that's not a primary concern and even if it were it's not one I would use when choosing between asset classesIt's certainly suited to i…1 -
Re: A Very MSE Advent 2025
Today's jewellery is a simple small star ring, and another lumberjack shirt. Was feeling overwhelmed and un-Christmassy so added audaciously ostentatious gold dangly earrings, feeling much bette…7 -
Re: Need to stop spending and chasing dopamine!
I survived work but that alarm clock was a killer this morning 🤣 I thought the office would be really quiet but it was actually quite busy. My boss called for a catch up and told me he’s giving me a…2 -
Re: Chargeback when an online retailer refuses to cover return costs of faulty items
As above, chargeback processes and legal rights are two separate issues, so asserting that the retailer is acting unlawfully doesn't in itself affect the chargeback eligibility.1 -
Re: Care Home Fees
Hi @Pollycat the decidedly dodgy post has now been reported out of existence, so you may want to delete the name of the company etc from your post to ensure there's no residual benefit from the …1 -
Re: Severn Trent - I do not trust their tactics?
Severn Trent don't need your permission to install a meter.It sounds as though you've already saved more than £600 by having a meter.Is there any reason why you would want to carry on payin…2 -
Re: Old Style Weight Loss Challenge - 4th Quarter 2025
I'm slowly increasing the amount of calories I eat in a day to stabilise my weight. I've lost a further 1lb this week.5
