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Money Saving Idea
:jWIsh I'd thought of this ages ago, fortunately,at the end of this month I will have some money,a small amount,left in the bank account. This is after all expenses for the month have been paid,including an amont into a savings pot. :D Hurray, but, in the past, I have jsut been thankfull I've ended the month in the black…
Glad I went Wilkinson's instead of Tesco
I had to go to Tesco this morning, I passed Wilkinson and noticed in their window Dettol Spray £1, so I thought I would go to Tesco first to price it, the cost was £2.24. I also needed Calgon Tabs (£4) and Domestos (£1) in Tesco, so I thought I won't buy it here first, I will go to Wilkinson. In Wilkinson the cost was…
Sainsbury's Sale
Sainsbury's Offers in Martins Money tips received yesterday. Anyone else hotfooted it to Sainsbury's yesterday for the George Foreman Grill for £17.99 ( down from £50 ) only to find it was sold out days ago. Ditto the kettle and iron.
My diary of randomness
Day 1: To come soon!
AA renewal rip off
I recently got an AA breakdown insurance quote of £113.50. This covers roadside and relay with a complementary home start. I went onto the AA web site and found I could get the same cover for £105 and if I take off the complementary home start It would go down to £69. I rang them and the best renewal they could offer was…
Repeat after me! I must try...!
I have made my way down here as I am not quite sure where I fit. I started a debt free wannabee diary but felt that I had other things more important to get sorted first. I feel that I need a little bit of space to sort myself out and get myself motivated. Bottom line is that I am a LAZY! There I have said it! Not proud of…
Are you too frugal for your own good?
These are tough times. It is important to look after the pennies these days, but be warned, you can take things too far. There is a thin line between being frugal and being stingy. Here are 12 signs you may have crossed it. 1. You used to be good company You would chat to your friends for hours about love, travel, celebs,…
Big savings in a short space of time
Hi everyone I have been a member of this site for a number of years but never really posted and got involved (but always hunted for money saving tips :D ) Anyway my partner is being made redundant at the end of the month, along with tens of thousands of others in the region so we have had to make some drastic cuts in order…
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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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