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Debt-free wannabe challenges
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~Make upto £10 a day in October 2017 ~ everybody most welcome
Hello and welcome everybody :hello: This is the 122nd month of this challenge, which was first started by Batgirl, in September 2007. A link here to the original thread as I am sure some of you are interested to read where it all began. Thanks to Batgirl for starting it, lynnejk and ALL posters, for helping us to keep the…
October's Bring Your Own Lunch To Work!
Hello! Setting up this challenge again :) Taking lunches to work soon adds up, minimum £3 a day (as well as the other stuff we pick up whilst we are in there!) 5 days a week...approximately 20 times in a week....There's £60 before you know it gone for the month. Taking your own lunch to work takes a bit of organisation but…
NST October ORGANISE OCTOBER
Ninja Savings Turtles ORGANISE OCTOBER Several people have indicted that circumstances dictate the continuation of September's Super Scrimpers regime and the tough line instituted by Ninja Savings Kat in her challenges (see NSK). Austerity October? Austerity with a twist because although the turtle way is difficult we…
Payday loans - Guarantor
Hi, I wife went as a guarantor for her brother with Amigo Loans. At first the default payments would have been £50 per month which I accepted. However without me knowing she has increased the loan several times and now the default amount is £165 per month. He is now no longer working and Amigo have now contacted me about…
Old £1 coins. Are yours of any value? Check here?
For any of you who are saving £1 coins, and still have some old £1 coins, remember they go out of circulation on the 15th of October. Before you rush out to spend them. check if you have a rare old £1 coin that may be worth something. This article is taken from this weeks Martins MSE newsletter;…
If you'd £10,000, what business would you start? Online business?
Hello everyone If you'd £10,000 what business would you start? Online business is appealing as there's no rent, rates etc! At the early stages so loads of research to be done! sunni
1 debt vs 100 days chapter 27
Hello everyone! Let's do it again, our 1 Debt vs 100 days challenge chapter 27. There's one , simple rule: choose one debt and do whatever you can, to pay it off within 100 days. This challenge starts on 20 September 2017 and finishes on 29 December 2017. If you want to take a part, write your name and amount you're aiming…
£95 for 10 days
I am setting myself another small challenge to help me stay on track until the next pay day. I have 10 days to go and I have £95 in my purse. I want this to get me through, I don't want to dip into my savings or put anything on my credit card. I have plenty of food in the fridge and the cupboards to feed hubby and me. All…
Help can't get over £600 back from npower
Keep telling me they are looking into it been nearly 6 week
September Bring Your Own Lunch to Work Challenge!
Hello everyone :) Setting up this challenge again for this month, thanks fatvond for doing this last month! Buying lunch at work adds up over the year, a £3 meal deal - taking in to account 6 weeks of holiday, a meal deal at work every day costs £690 a year, but then I always want crisps AND chocolate :rotfl: So taking our…
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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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