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Archives for May 2014

June 2014 make £10 a day challenge - everyone welcome!
Hello and welcome to all newbies and regulars. This is the 82nd month of this challenge, which was first started by Batgirl, in September 2007. Thanks to Batgirl for starting it, Nat21luv, Monkeynut, Sweetpeas, Purpleroses, JesaRose, MizMir and of course special thanks to Aesop for keeping the thread going. I know this…
NSK: The June Overhaul!!!
:T:T:T The June Overhaul!!! :T:T:T Earn £££ while losing LB's...:):):) Welcome one and all to the 30 day June Overhaul! This is where you get to challenge your debt AND your fitness levels. Yes you heard it right - time to step up the debt busting game and use those step-up's to lose a bit of weight and get healthy. See…
Best saving rate challenge
I figured I'd start this as I need motivation to save (and also reminders!) This is a great rate (for kids) and can pay between £10 and £100 a month for 6%. Original post from lovely MSE page - http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/savings/child-savings-tax-free In my sig I'm leaving the months and putting a strike through when…
eBay listing challenge
Hello! This is my first attempt at hosting a goal, if there's already this one then please let me know and I'll hop over and join it but I did have a search though.. Also might need advice on how to measure, I'm thinking...there's 215 ish days left in the year so JUNE eBay Challenge Name Listed/Aim 1. Grassgirl. 6/20 2.…
the Jolly-hockey-Sticks Jolly June Jamboree NSD Challenge!
Welcome to the Jolly-Hockey-Sticks June Jamboree NSD Challenge! We are a happy (and some might say mildly insane) bunch doing battle with those retailers - and there’s plenty of temptation out there at the moment. We are seriously committed to saving money, but nobody said it can't be done with a smile on your face - so we…
Weekly Spend Challenge W/C 25th May 2014
Hello everyone. Welcome to the Weekly Spend Challenge. This challenge is open to anybody, no matter what financial place they are in. Everyone is welcome here. On this thread please post an amount of money you wish to stay below within the week (Sunday to end of working day on Friday). This can be pennies or thousands it…
Debt free for my birthday (May 2015)
So, currently 29 and have the following debt as a result of spending too much through my 20s as well as well-intentioned but extremely poorly executed debt consolidation (several times): Loan - £9,510.90 @ 12.8% CC - £4,359.82 @ 27.9% APR - Barclaycard CC - £4,574.88 @ 1.4566% / 1.5976% per month - Virgin/MBNA CC - £950 @…
Weekly Spend Challenge W/C 18th May 2014
Hello everyone. Welcome to the Weekly Spend Challenge. This challenge is open to anybody, no matter what financial place they are in. Everyone is welcome here. On this thread please post an amount of money you wish to stay below within the week (Sunday to end of working day on Friday). This can be pennies or thousands it…
Evening all!
Hi! Just to let you know we're highlighting some of your fantastic challenges on twitter this evening. To join in join us at 8.30pm for #dfwbloggers. If you don't know what it is yet you can read about it in our Team Blog If you're happy to share your twitter identity give us a shout on here or on twitter Andrea :)
Weekly Spend Challenge W/C 12th May 2014
Hello everyone. Welcome to the Weekly Spend Challenge. This challenge is open to anybody, no matter what financial place they are in. Everyone is welcome here. On this thread please post an amount of money you wish to stay below within the week (Sunday to end of working day on Friday). This can be pennies or thousands it…
Old debt
Hi, I had a bank loan in 2003, shortly after went to Uni. This debt was not paid at the time. I have paid small amounts off this about a year ago. I now received a letter that this debt has been past to a debt recovery agency. I spoke to credit experia, they advised me that this debt will be off my records next year. The…
Roadkill Rebels May 2014
Hello RoadKill Rebels, Welcome to the May Challenge. The drill is still the same: find as much roadkill as you can between May 1st and 31st. As HOK3Y said, "the only stipulation is that it must be found outside of your home and/or car - it has to be money that genuinely wasn't yours or your family's before you found it! So…
Weekly Spend Challenge W/C 4th May 2014
Hello everyone. Welcome to the Weekly Spend Challenge. This challenge is open to anybody, no matter what financial place they are in. Everyone is welcome here. On this thread please post an amount of money you wish to stay below within the week (Sunday to end of working day on Friday). This can be pennies or thousands it…

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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