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Right way to save the money.
Hi,I have lost two of my favorite cars,and my laptop and some cash too from my house and many thing more just in 6 month,But now I have install some security camera and alarms and I have catch the burglar (He was my neighbor and I recover the all money).it's all due to my security system,so what's about you ? If you have…
What a difference a day makes...
I used to think of myself as pretty shrewd when it came to household bills, but after today... well, I'll let you be the judge... I was supposed to be working from home, when I got distracted by the fact my Sky contract is up on 8th of August and it got me thinking about special offers and what-not. We've had Sky with the…
Uptill Now!!
I have been saving small amount whenever possible since my first job back in 2007 and up till now I have saved 9000 sterling...:) now I am planning to do some good stuff like travel and pleasure.
Can I bet on myself at the bookies to earn money?
I am coming at this from a totally naive perspective and haven't been able to work out the answer by googling. Ok, I need to love weight but am also looking to get my teeth fixed which will have to done privately and is likely to cost anything from £6-20K :eek: So given that my starting point is to lose lbs and gain £'s to…
Is anyone starting from scratch???
Heya, I've been reading a lot of savings diaries on here over the weekend but it has daunted me a little....as a lot of them already have a large amount of savings to start with! Is anyone starting saving from scratch, literally £0? Because thats where I am at the moment and I feel a little useless now haha! Im 23 and rent…
I saved myself £50
I have a wedding in Sept and I saw a dress (from Phase 8) that I loved but was £99. A couple of weeks later it was reduced in a John Lewis sale to £79 so I bought it. This was back in about April and it's hung in my wardrobe ever since. Then, I saw that Phase 8 had a massive sale and my dress was only £30 and I was soooo…
A newbie to MSE...and saving in general!!!
Hey everybody, After reading lots of forum posts on the website and seeing how nice and supportive of each other you all are...I've decided to join to motivate myself to SAVE SAVE SAVE! Would love to hear about any of your saving goals and how you're doing....its really inspirational to read how well some of you have done…
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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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