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Make £10 a day March 2017 - everybody most welcome to join
Hello and welcome everybody This is the 115th month of this challenge, which was first started by Batgirl, in September 2007. Thanks to Batgirl for starting it, lynnejk, Rawdinosaur, Emmaglet, Nat21luv, Monkeynut, Sweetpeas, Purpleroses, JesaRose, MizMir for keeping the thread going. I know this first post is long, but…
The Mad and Marvelous NSD March Challenge!
Welcome to March...g-gulp!March already, goodness.Where does the time go? Who will join me in the wondrous, all absorbing pastime that is NSD chasing? Sign up, give it a twirl, and I assure you, you'll be hooked!
NST Muddy March Marathon
NST: MUDDY MARCH MARATHON Inspired by the Zumba Twins (my niece and her wife) who completed a 10k mud run in aid of their local hospice last month and in despair at the impossibility of following Captain abundant's Winter Voyage, I have decided that in March we will run a Muddy March Marathon. M March comes in like a lion…
Credit card debt help
Hi all, I have a big credit card debt problem. I currently have debts in excess of £40'000 accross my cards. I am currently unemployed and have been since August 2016. I have a compulsive shopping disorder which is nearly stopping as all of my cards have been blocked. I haven't been successful in job hunting as I currently…
Debt free soon... but what about my credit rating?
Hi guys I'm a newbie here! I'm going to be in a position soon where I will be totally debt free! :beer: I've struggled with the debt for quite a number of years I'm on a debt management plan and my current credit score is very poor. My question is once everything is paid off, it will all be paid off at the same time. How…
1 debt vs 100 days chapter 25
Hello everyone! Regular challengers and newcomers! 1 Debt vs 100 days chapter 25. There's one , simple rule: choose one debt and do whatever you can, to pay it off within 100 days. This challenge starts at 20.02.17 and finishes at 31.05.17 1. Swiminginaseaofdebt £600.73/750 2. Calling14 £655/1000 3. MrsHubbard £220/2681.13…
If you’ve a piggybank or coin jar, watch out – your £1 coins will soon be unspendable
Hi everyone Can you please share this blog with anyone you know who's saving £1 coins? Especially if you're doing the sealed pot challenge! Thank you! If you’ve a piggybank or coin jar, watch out – your £1 coins will soon be unspendable
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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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