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Archives for August 2004

Top 20 most read posts(30/8/2004)
Previous weeks figures are in brackets. leather office chair £29.99 +free sandwich toaster = 50,657 (50,524) (50,362) (50,101) (49,949) (49,661) (49,406) (46,865) (45,103) (44,383) (43,548) (42,668) (44,412) (39,251) (35,056) (29,817)... Sorry folks - offer now ended! But see THIS. GREAT 0% BARCLAYCARD HUNT! = 38,995…
money saved on insurance
Here we go I used the links provided in money saving expert. And here are my savings Car insurance was £269.39 with the AA now its £150.23 with the halifax thats £119.16 savings over the year. Did all the paper work over the internet very easy. Accident, sickness & unemployment cover for my mortgage. here too are my…
I'm addicted
I don't buy anything now without checking MSE first. I have saved £75 of my new computer at currys with the 'youatwork code' and £££s off my weekly shop with the Sainsburys codes. I also drunk enough free Stabucks frappucinos to sink a battleship!!
Top 20 most read posts(23/8/2004)
This week's list Previous weeks figures are in brackets. leather office chair £29.99 +free sandwich toaster = 50,524 (50,362) (50,101) (49,949) (49,661) (49,406) (46,865) (45,103) (44,383) (43,548) (42,668) (44,412) (39,251) (35,056) (29,817)... Sorry folks - offer now ended! But see THIS. GREAT 0% BARCLAYCARD HUNT! =…
£2,500 per anum on basics
Thanks to you, Mr Lewis Have saved £500 on car insurance thanks to your web site and our organisation of finances (your web site being the impetus) has now saved us £2,500 net money per year. Thanks again, nice to have a good guy around instead of banks and companies trying to shaft you. Kind Regards Check amounts paid by…
Seriously, is all this MSE stuff really worth it??
I stumbled across this site on a miserable day (30/05/2004 to be exact). Well needless to say I spent the whole day looking through this site and the next day I started doing things the "Martin Way". Now looking back I can say the following has been achieved from MSE: 1. Saving £25 a month on the mobile bill. 2. Wife and I…
Top 20 most read posts(16/8/2004)
This week's list Previous weeks figures are in brackets. leather office chair £29.99 +free sandwich toaster = 50,362 (50,101) (49,949) (49,661) (49,406) (46,865) (45,103) (44,383) (43,548) (42,668) (44,412) (39,251) (35,056) (29,817)... Sorry folks - offer now ended! But see THIS. GREAT 0% BARCLAYCARD HUNT! = 38,232…
Thanks Martin potential saving of £135
Thanks Martin We had car ins through bell direct who 'were' the cheapest this year they said it would be £410 I used your guide and http://www.insuresupermarket.com said esure will do it for £275 brill, I added extras eg protected ncd lower excess ect and it is still £330, I told bell they said go for it the best they can…
Top 20 most read posts(9/8/2004)
This week's list Previous weeks figures are in brackets. leather office chair £29.99 +free sandwich toaster = 50,101 (49,949) (49,661) (49,406) (46,865) (45,103) (44,383) (43,548) (42,668) (44,412) (39,251) (35,056) (29,817)... Sorry folks - offer now ended! GREAT 0% BARCLAYCARD HUNT! = 37,916 (37,664) (37,430) (37,149)…
Post of the month - August
Blatantly copied from Martin's post because its easier: ;D Please nominate your most Useful/Helpful Post of the Month £50 award by replying to this post Also please do not lobby to win the prize - it's not cricket! Please include A. A link to the specific thread/post B. Why you think they should receive the award (no more…
Top 20 most read posts(2/8/04)
This week's list Previous weeks figures are in brackets. leather office chair £29.99 +free sandwich toaster = 49,949 (49,661) (49,406) (46,865) (45,103) (44,383) (43,548) (42,668) (44,412) (39,251) (35,056) (29,817)... Sorry folks - offer now ended! GREAT 0% BARCLAYCARD HUNT! = 37,664 (37,430) (37,149) (36,914) E:20 July -…

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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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