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Archives for July 2007
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Nominate Post Of The Month for August '07
UPDATE: The winner has now been chosen; well done damski. Please send me (MSE Natasha) a PM with your name and address. Nominations are now open for September's Post Of The Month. Please nominate your most useful/helpful Post of the Month £50 Award by replying in this thread. Remember, you're nominating, NOT voting - there…
Has Martin changed your life?!!
I've noticed so many improvements to my life since I joined MSE: :D I'm so much more organised :cool: I'm not panicking about money any more :T I've cut my food bills by two thirds and I've never eaten so well in my life :beer: I don't feel so isolated any more because I can chat to you guys and gals at any time. Martin…
RBS Victory!!
I'm new to posting on the site, but get the mailout every week and used Martin's reclaiming guide to go after RBS who over six years have taken over £3500 in charges from my account. The process initially started last September but didn't really commence until May 22nd this year when I asked for my charges back. A total of…
Have you given up smoking?
I enjoyed a cigarette, but knew I had to give up. I decided to stop back in March, on the 14th in fact, I only remember as it was my sons Birthday the week before. In my usual Tesco delivery on the Tuesday night instead of ordering the cigs, I ordered patches, 6 boxes, 2 of each strength. I saw this thread and wondered how…
Should I accept ??
I have been offered £560 from Abbey in response to a claim for £1477 including interest (£1320 without). They say they have transferred this money into my account, which they have. The question is do I accept or do I file a moneyclaim? Do I call Abbey to complain about the settlement?
Should I accept ??
I have been offered £560 from Abbey in response to a claim of £1477 including interest (£1320 without). Should I accept the offer?
Skint First time Buyer - superb savings succeses
Hi, I've joined this site as i used to throw money around like confetti, but now in the process of moving out of my parents and faced the daunting reality of life in the "real world!" Like a man on a mission, i have managed to cut costs in the following areas IN 1 WEEK with not a lot of effort. I am comparing these savings…
AOL Platinum £9.99
I rang up AOL and told them I was going to leave unless they price matched SKYs £10 internet. It would cost 25£ + 10£ total with sky, 25£ for the TV and £10 for the net. AOL agreed to drop their platinum price from £29.99 to £9.99 for me and if any speed upgrades do happen I will get them as well for the same price. Also…
Sky + for £49!
:j This is my first post so please bear with me! Since last week our Sky TV was showing No Satellite signal being received on most channels, my Autistic son was having panic attacks as the sky was clear and sunny! I telephoned them to ask for an engineer to come and re-align my dish which I believed had been moved by the…
Nominate Post Of The Month for July '07
UPDATE: The winner has now been chosen; well done ems2. Please send me (MSE Natasha) a PM with your name and address. Nominations are now open for August's Post Of The Month. 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…
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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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