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ZoeGirls Five Year Challenge
Having read different diarys around, I want one myself, just so I have a place to sort of write what I have been doing so I feel sort of accountable if that makes any sense? :confused: Anyway, to explain my challenge, I wrote up some goals to reach before I turned 30 (am 25 and a half now) and I am so keen to meet them I…
Martin deserves an MBE!
I cannot believe how much money I have saved in the last couple of months through this website. Martin deserves an MBE for his money saving site! Recently I have saved £100 on my car insurance, £250 on house insurance and £80 on car breakdown!!!:j All by using the help and advice on this site. Thanks, Martin!!:beer:
Stoozing
I think that I've understood Martin's stoozing method involving the Egg card - is it really worth considering if I'm in the higher rate tax band?
Just wanted to say thank you, thank you, thank you!
Really, thank you to the site and all of you who post your invaluable money saving tips on here. Newbie here who is absolutely astonished by the amount of money I've saved recently. I've spent some time over the last few weeks (although I'm not finished yet!) reviewing all of our finances for 2 reasons really - firstly to…
saved £242 on home & building insurance :)
:j Hi In July I had my insurance renewal invite in come through with Halifax for £42 per month, this was an increase of £4.00 per month as we were paying £38.00 last year. This was for the following cover: Building with accidential damage contents with accidential damage Home emrgency cover Personal Belongings Took my time…
Mumknowsbest.co.uk & Money saving expert
Incredible...whilst on holiday in Anglesey I was listening to radio 2 and heard some fab advice from Martin Lewis re: capping energy bills to save money over the next year. I went to my computer and couldnt remember which sites to use however, a day later I received an email from Mumknowsbest.co.uk on exactly the same…
Nominate Post of the Month August '08
This thread is now closed. Well done to rainmac for her beautiful MoneySaving DIY Craft Presents posts. Please send me a PM with your name and address so I can get your winnings to you. Please nominate your most useful/helpful Post of the Month £50 Award by replying in this thread. Remember, you're nominating, NOT voting -…
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MSE News
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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