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I feel like I robbed Superdrug.
Popped in today because I needed a new blusher, I decided to buy one from the MUA range as I heard desptie the price (£1), they are pretty good. MUA had an offer, free eyeliner with any purchase which seemed pretty popular as there were only 2 left! Whilst in I decided to check out the price of Nivea Visage moisturiser as…
A very MSE lunch hour!!
Just had to share my lunch time bargains with you, as follows : 1. At Claire's, 3 hairbands, a set of hair clips and a necklace - original total price £26.50, paid £5, using a voucher my daughter got for Christmas 2. At Boots, No7 nail varnish, using one of the £5 off vouchers - cost £2 3. At BHS, 5 necklaces( should have…
please help i am not good at working out intrest.
Can any one please work how much intrest i will get in total i started saving in april last year. its the first direct saving account which is 8% i think however its all that compound intrest type of thing i cant work out These are the amounts i have put in so far in april 2011=250 may= 250 june=400 july 300 august 300…
Ppi repaid
Hi Just wanted to say THANK YOU. Your advice regarding this topic has put £2600 into my bank account just before christmas. It put a smile on my face:j:j:jLLoydstsb paid out with interest and a little bit more besides. It cost me a stamp!!!! THANK YOU DEBBIE ANDERTON EX EMPLOYEE TO BOOT!
The Shiny Box Challenge!
During a chat with my partner about money he challenged me to collect all my odd coins i had left in my purse for a month. I got an old shoe box and together with the kids we decorated it and i placed it in the kitchen. All i did was to empty my pockets of any change but also any change that came into the house from things…
Advice on saving accounts please !
Hello, I have just started maternity leave and have saved up enough money to last 1 year and 'pay myself' each month, trouble is, because it is a good amount I want to put it in a high interest account but make monthly transfers by dd/ standing order but no accounts seem to do this - please can anyone offer any advice?…
Massive savings on ipod touch screen protectors
Yes I know it's only a small item, but I when I went to my local Currys store to buy a packet of screen protectors for my new Ipod Touch, I was floored by the price they were asking £12.99 for a pack of 2!! ......... I told the assistant they must have made a mistake on the pricing, he checked the price and it was correct,…
Thank you, MSE!
Thanks to your advice, I have just saved £148.78 on my car insurance, just by spending half an hour on the comparison sites:T Feeling rather pleased with myself, I then phoned the AA and told them my breakdown cover was too expensive, and I needed to trim some fat off the cost. I was immediately connected to their…
Saving 3300 diary
Hi I don't know if anyone will be interested in reading this but I have a huge challenge and need somewhere to track my progress, I thought MoneySavingExpert would be the best place for it. The bad news is my partner is moving to Australia any day now (as soon as his visa comes through) for work and has asked me to go with…
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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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