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Halifax
:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: IDID WHAT MARTIN SUGESTED CLAIMED BACK MY BANK CHARGES AND GOT 326.00 BACK OF THE 600.00 THEY TOOK FROM ME FOR CHARGES TRY IT IT ONLY COST ME 4 FIRST CLASS STAMPS CHEERS MATE :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:…
Advice re Parcelforce
Wondered if anyone out there can adivise? I bought a piece of art from Germany and was advised by the seller that it would be delivered by Parcelforce. They advised me to check the item when it was delivered and to refuse to accept it if was damaged thus making it simpler to sort out replacement. The parcel arrived today…
Gym membership
Help - I registered with a local gym last Nov. Diddnt go once and now am getting demands for the monthly payments please help!!
radical change since i diceded to buy a house
before i didn't have a debt but i was spending nearly all my wages so i decided to save as much as i could i start by terminate my gym £39 a month my supplements for gym £20 start use the free transport for work instead of my car £100 a month in petrol call my internet provider (AOL) and moan about the price see my…
Playing the web
I am always looking for oppurtunities to save money, One way is to sign-up to some of the survey sites on the net. Some of these such as Ciao & Opinionworld pay cash, whilst others such as Ipsos & Harris poll give you points that you can redeem for goods or vouchers. Sign-up to Mutual points, they give you £25.00 for…
Council Tax
Just to say thank you for method of challenging banding publicised in national press earlier in year. Took a while. Now have £2,965.21, refund from 1.4.93 and a lower band. SML
£1640 in three months!
I just calculated that since February this year I've paid off approximately £1640 in debt. :D About £500 of that came from reclaimed bank charges, but the rest came from simply spending less than I earn! The big difference for me has been that I take out a fixed amount of spending money in cash at the start of each week,…
Nominate Post Of The Month for June '07
Please nominate your most Useful/Helpful Post of the Month £50 Award by replying to this post. Remember, you're nominating, NOT voting - there is a difference! :smiley: Also, please don't lobby to win the prize - as Martin says, it's not cricket! Please include: A. A hyperlink to the specific thread/post - highlight the…
No real measure of the savings...
Okay, so I've made £20 on Pigsback and had probably £10 of freebies I would not otherwise have had but the true "saving" has been in helping me realise that I need to take direction of my money and make that work for me. Before finding MSE I was content to spend my way through the month, save the rest in a normal account…
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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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