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Archives for August 2006

holiday pricechecker
top tip found new web site for hotel booking called diytravel.co.uk and saved £50.00 on two others I checked out.:T
I got paid three days ago....
I got paid three days ago and I've yet to go to the cashpoint. In fact I had £80 in the bank. This is totally unheard of. Since I discovered this site I've: Got cashback for my mobile. (£360 a year) Always take my lunch into work (£624 a year :eek: ) Started baking (mixed results, it's been a while ;) ) I thought I was…
what I have done since I started!
Ok! I probably havent saved anything yet as I have only been on these sites for a couple of weeks. But things I have done so far are: looking at my food bill/cooking to see how I can save applying to get random peoplr phoning me/sending me unwanted mail applying for my credit history getting an ironing board from freecycle…
Loads and loads
£4,000 from one endowment policy (mis-sold), and £900 from another, plus £250 in exit fees when mortgage paid off. Therefore, I'm well pleased :T :T :T Les
nothing
ive saved absolutly nothing
MSE has helped me a lot!
I can't belive half my luck! About two years ago I would be buying sim card for new phones, I remember spending a fiver on an o2 sim card when my phone got stolen and needed a new sim, and a T-mobile for another £5 for my brother who got given a new phone which was locked to t-mobile. And now I have over twenty sim cards…
Daily Top Topics (chat forums)
For the latest top topics click here Archive:- *** New entry or re-entry [highlight]Top chat topics viewed on Tuesday 26/6/2007[/highlight] ***Loophole! Get a year's RAC cover for £9.99 = 4,132 views :money: SUMMER SALE bargains thread save up to 80% @ Play.com = 3,110 views ***6MP, 3x optical zoom digital camera for £50…
Money saving Thanks to Martin
Just applied to move my Gas and Electricity form Powergen to British Gas saving of £489 over 3 years and changing my Broadband account from Orange and phone calls from Skytalk and line rental from Bt to Talk Talk will save me approx £15 per month. Thank you Martin for all of your hard work to find us these money savings…
The most popular chat tips ever - 20/8/2006
Tesco misprices thread thread II- please only post misprices here = 444,420 views GREAT 'WHAT SHOPS DON'T WANT US TO KNOW" HUNT = 428,955 :money: Great 'disguised Own Brand' Hunt. = 397,775 :money: Free MoneySavingExpert Car Sticker! = 352,749 Kit Kash 2006 = 331,326 Tesco misprices - please only post misprices here =…
Refund from Powergen - all thanks to MSE!!
Hi All Only found this site a few weeks ago but am massively hooked - done the credit card shuffle and gone all OS on the shopping and cooking!! Decided today was time to look into switching power suppliers (thanks to Martin's email!) Was staggered by the amount we were in arrears with our electric despite having our DD…
nectar points-a taste of honey
Got myself a nectar card thanks to this site-dont collect points that assiduously but did get points with thompsons for a holiday,also will do the surveys that sometimes get mentioned on the freebies board,and occasional petrol and looked at martins top tips today re nectar promotion and have decided to cash in my…
I've saved the price of my holiday
Thanks to MSE I have saved the price of a family holiday. I used to spend my Tesco vouchers in store until I read on this site that I should spend them on Clubcard Deals. So, for the past year I have saved my points and bought plenty of extra points items. I have fed my family (and on occasion my dog ) on beef in gravy…
Martin's top articles read so far this month (22/8/2006)
:money:Martin's top articles read so far this month (22/8/2006):money: Reclaim unfair bank charges = 112,034 reads Benefits checkup:get what you are entitled to = 111,910 reads (11) Time to Switch! Find the cheapest Gas and Electricity Supplier and earn cashback = 94,657 reads The Best Balance Transfers: cut the cost of…
I lost 400 squid on partypoker :-(
got the new MSE user offer ... joined party poker, I guess my skills in poker need a bit of practice ... didn't make a penny in savings yet ...
Two and a bit years on!
I have been incurring some debts over the last four years studying for a very expensive MBA (under-grad then post-grad study). I have continued to work during this time, but the price has increased at a crippling rate and my salary hasn't gone up by anything like as much, so after two years of credit cards going up as well…
MSE - You're a bunch of All Stars
Hi All Just started on this site approx. 5 weeks ago. Here is what I've saved to date in one month 1. £21 canceled internet. Have it at work so get all the use of it I need 2. Bring lunch into work, saved at very least £46 pm 3. Sourced cheaper car fuel for me and the missus both - £25pm 4. Changeing phone to PAYG est.…
Breakdown Saving
My first haggle (and on the phone and I hate phones). It went like this: Got my renewal for the AA and I really like being with them, £46.50 for breakdown for a year. Checked the website: Basic cover £31.85 after 20% off, Hmmmm Checked RAC: £32.35, Checked GEM £33, Hmmm, the plot thickens. Spoke to very nice man at the AA…
I love this site!
I've had a stressful week - facing the debt and organising my finances so that we can reduce our outgoings. Feeling really proud of what I've acheived so far..thought i'd share it with you. Big thanks to everyone who has advised me over the last week. I'm looking forward to more kicks up the backside in the future ;)…
My Savings in 3 Weeks
I have been a student for 4 years and in September I start my first 'proper' job. This site will ensure I get my finances in good order. So far: 1, £90 Chequeback from mobile phone contract company. 2, £15 Reduced my monthly contract. Will go PAYG when it expires. 3, £550 cancelled my PPI on my graduate loan (7.9%) and got…
Doesn't sound much...
But through the freebies forum I recieved a free 50 pack of cdrs from disk depot for promoting their site, and made over 7 pounds selling them on eBay.:money: :money:

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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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