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Archives for February 2009

Forum title causing confusion?
Site Feedback: Questions & suggestions Quite often people post their questions on money matters in this section even though it is for site feedback Are people getting confused by the title and thinking they post any question here?
How to delete a post you made?
I just posted a question but I think I put it in the wrong board - is it possible for me to delete or move my post? TIA.
Vent, Bent and Heaven Sent
I see that this board has changed to Praise, Vent, and Warnings which is obviously straight forward and no-one can have any complaints but now it seems to be all one board rather than three sub-boards which sems a bit strange. Most people don't read every thread so having Praise and Vent in the same place could be…
signature probs
As you can see, I only have three lines in my signature, but when I go to add anything I get a message saying 'you are only allowed six lines in your signature' and telling me to remove some. What gives? Is it more about the number of words rather than lines? :mad:
Birthday Banner not working right?
The latest banner along the top sits to the very left in Firefox. Are these banners not usually centered? If so the latest one isn't. If you see what I mean.
£1 Prague Hotel rooms sale
What's it about? Hotel broker Hotel Connect will be offering rooms in Prague for £1 a night for stays in March & April. Yet grabbing ‘em is all about timing and luck. There will be 400 rooms at the special rate, and you can book them online when the sale kicks off at... Rooms available: At 10am Thursday 26 February If…
Suggestion: Separate recommendations for banks which have not been bailed out
Given the ever-deepening problems with banks, of which there never seems to be an end, I think a lot of people are concerned about who to trust. I think the site, when recommending banks in any section, should either: 1. Indicate whether this is a 'bailed out' bank or not 2. Have a separate recommendation section,…
Page formatting problems ? Just me ?
Hi everyone, Since yesterday I'm having a problem with the site. When I post pressing return doesn't work so all my posts end up in one block of text ??? Also some of the icons down the left hand side have gone and are replaced with a text description. I'm using firefox 3.0.6
Happy 6th birthday, MSE!!
Thanks for all that the MSE team and Martin do for us, and thanks to all the people who post; we all make it what it is. A special thanks goes to the MSE web designer; I love your banner designs!!:T Martin, where's our cake? Are you gonna make a speech? I know someone who can get us a good deal on champers......:money:…
Breadcrumb links should be more visible
I think its referred to as "breadcrumbs" (the links at the top of the page which show have you've got to a particular thread) e.g. Home > Forums > Money Saving & Suggestions > blabla Personally, i think there's too much text at the top of the page, so its difficult to see those particular links amidst everything else…
Spam pm's
This user... http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/member.html?u=667889 is spamming via pm. Please just delete as I have reported the user to abuse, thanks.
Cut & Paste option when posting
Hey Could there be a cut and paste option available when you are posting? It's extremely annoying to have spend time typing out a long post (which can take time - especially if you are refering to websites to help other people) to hit the Submit button only to find your post has been timed out. If you had the option to cut…
Housepricecrash.co.uk & MSE
Following a discussion yesterday I did a search on housepricecrash.co.uk for MSE, I was astonished to find page after page after page of links to MSE. Most of the posts involve posters on HPC making derogatory comments about posters on MSE. However, some of the posts involve organising attempts to flood MSE polls. Whilst…
How much does Martin Lewis take a year from MSE?
So 100k to charity, very nice and a sizeable chunk of revenue. So how big is Martins chunk??
Why are you stopping me posting a question?
Why are you removing my topics? This is the area to talk about the site and its use is it not?
MSE Snobbery - Does it happen?
:rolleyes: Hello Folks :p Having joined this site back in April 2004, I can truly say it has been life changing. I no longer spend erratically (usually) my bills are in reasonable order, and I've learnt how to save and make money. I'm 26 now so I'd have been 21 when I joined, just the age when money becomes vital. In fact,…
Tech problems tonight?
Anyone else having tech problems tonight? Everytime I try & access my user CP (to check on theads I'm in) it chucks me out of MSE & onto a can't find webpage type of google page. Does it half the times when I'm clicking other buttons too. Is it an MSE glitch tonight?
The new "Expired" button
Great idea; does this alert board guides or the MSE forum team?
pre pay funerals
sorry if there is any thing on this already on the site but i have searched and cannot find anything can anyone please advise me how to find a good deal on pre pay fueral plans im sure i have read somewhere in the past about a co op funeral company that offer a large % of the amount paid in vouchers to spend in any…
Moneysavingexpert losing credibility
Whilst this site is an exceptional one it is going down the route of other misleading organisations wasting time when saying there are some good deals but not publishing them correctly. For instance, in this weeks email this appeared for Broadband "Two brand new packages tear up previous records; both are from providers…

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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
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
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Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
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Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
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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
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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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