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Nominate Post of the Month for November '08
This thread is now closed. Well done to lilmiss1982 for the £50 amazon voucher from Qype post. 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 - there is…
Great Night Out Thanks to MSE
Prior to the credit crunch :o I had been reading around the site and getting all fired up about the stuff I could be doing far more sensibly, so I decided to start small - although I will get involved in some of the challenges soon. Anyway, kids off for half-term and they wanted to go to see "Wicked" at the Apollo Theatre.…
thanks to mse
thanks to the sealed pot challenge i have saved £250 towards my holiday spends. also warm front have agreed to replace our heating. :j
How do i save?
Which websites can i go on so that i get money in my account?
The ultimate money saving honeymoon
DH spotted this story in today's Telegraph. A couple collected enough cans and bottles to pay for their honeymoon flight. They took them to a Tesco recycling centre and converted the club card points which they earned into air miles. This is truly impressive money saving.…
£300 -6 months shopping list help needed
My Mum has helped us out by giving me another £250 on tesco gift cards. So £300 in all. I don't want to waste the money on rubbish so was thinking. £60.00 -20 packs of fresh mince (buy 2 1kg for £6) £20.00 -20 packs of walls sausages £1.00 each £30.00 -30 bags of 800g peas £1.00 each £50.00 - Salmon 8 pieces £5.00 a bag…
Can Mr & Mrs Average save £100,000
Hello :hello: This is my very first post. I am starting a savings diary as this is the month I will be turning 45 :eek: . I have always wanted to live the rural dream and I am hoping to save £100,000 towards it by January 2014. I hope to be able to leave work then. Perhaps not entirely, but certainly leave the job I am…
Ashbart's MS Diary - £6k by June 2009
Ok, here we go... I need to save £6,000 by next June and I hope that keeping a diary will keep me on track. My aim is to make the money by incorporating the MS techniques I've learnt on this site, including many OS! I have opened an ISA (will open one in OH's name when mine is full) and will keep the money there until we…
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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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