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Archives for December 2007

Budget Planner more testing needed please!
Hi everyone, We have made some further changes to the Budget Planner and would really appreciate it if you could spare 10 mins to give some feedback. There are still some small changes to be made, but at this stage we're really looking for bugs, glitches, breaks and technical issues. Test the new Budget Planner The new…
London & Country - BAD! Very Bad!!
Martin, I am surprised that you keep flogging "London & Country" as a good and honest mortgage broker. I hope that you do not take any commission from "London & Country" for your continuous recommendation. In my recent experience they have been absolutely terrible. I suggested a mortgage provider to them and asked for…
Can i change my username?
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saynoto0870.com Down/Hacked?????
Just been to http://www.saynoto0870.com/ and found there seems to be a problem. Looks like it might have been hacked.
cex help please help
read on here that you can send 9 items to cex and get that price but if you send more than 9 you wont get the price honoured. then i read this "Please note value we offer for your items may be reduced upon receipt depending on their condition. We may also reduce the price if the quantity being sold by a customer exceeds…
please help!!!!!
hi I must be doing something wrong when i post because at the bottom of my posta there's no thanks button only an edit or quote option can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong???? I've searched a-z guide and can't find an answer. thanks in advance
Moral dilema in promoting cheap flights
I've noticed in a few weekly email tips from MSE that cheap flights are being promoted. Given the threat of climate change, which is at least partially caused by people flying more, should MSE be pushing cheap flights to the > 1 million people who are signed up to the email list? On the one hand, if people are going to fly…
just a thought saving cans with martin on the front ?
i have prob posted this in the wrong place.... so sorry if i have... i am trying to find those saving cans .. you know the ones like a tine of baked beans but with a slit in the top.. and the only way you can get to your money is by using a can opener to get to your money.....they normally have studant savings or beer meny…
Merry Christmas Martin
Hi martin merry christmas to you and your family and a big thankyou for all the help you have given me and everyone else on the forum... hope you have a good one:D
Old Threads/posts
How do I go back into old threads? One can access 12 "pages" of the last posts made by someone or a couple of pages of the last threads started by someone readily - but, for instance, when I thought I'd like to see a thread someone mentioned they started in 1999 I couldnt find a way to do so - as 2007 ones seem to be the…
Why can't I edit posts or thank people?
I am sure this must already have come up, but I have searched and can't find an answer. When I log in (or Hawkrider123 logs in on the same computer), I can go into my posts, and amend them. But it won't let me save the changes. Says something like I don't have permission, log in, refresh and try again?? Same with the…
is there a way.....
...to find all the posts that i have been thanked for? just interested to know what bits have been useful to someone, lol.
There are lots of
free spam on here today :) Whats going on? Is it cause the kids have broke up from school?
Test thread for posting issues
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Referral links increase
There appears to be a steady increase of referral links within the forums, especially within the Grabbit boards when posts contain links to big sites like Amazon. I thought these were frowned upon, or at least should be in the appropriate board - some people must be making a tidy sum out considering the types of items that…
How do I delete OLD threads and close my account?
:confused: How do I delete any/all threads/replies/posts that I have put on the forum? Even old ones? And how do I close down my account on MSE?
New/Clearer boards
Due to the way the board is becoming clogged with irrelevant and wrong posts is there any way/plans for the boards to become more clearly marked. Some of the categories can be confusing and lead to people just posting because they cant work out whats happening. Why cant we even have a few sub boards.. One under the Shop…
Why am I being subscribed to every post I reply to?
I've just noticed I'm being subscribed to every thread I make a reply to... Though it looks like its been happening for months now judging from the number I'm subscribed to! Is there any way I can stop this happening? I went through my control panel but can't seem to find anything to fix this! Thanks.
Martin's money mutterings discussion 19 December
Click reply to discuss this week's mutterings, which will be in the latest email up on site on Wednesday (19 December). To make sure it's the very latest email go to www.moneysavingexpert.com/latesttips :smiley:
Edit Delete Postings
Hello How do you edit, or delete a posting? I am able to search for my postings, but am not sure where I can edit or delete previous postings. Thanks in advance Lucy7509

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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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