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Top articles viewed so far this month 6/2/2006 1 Instant access Savings: Maximise your interest = 25073 views 2 Petrol/Diesel Cost Cutting = 24595 views 3 The Best Balance Transfers: cut the cost of existing credit card debts = 19219 views 4 Broadband: Who's cheapest = 16363 views 5 Jan 31 2006: Martin's Money Tips = 14738…
Nominate Post of the Month for May '08
May Post of the Month Winner: It was a very difficult decision as ever, but this month's winner is newmommyjen for her very popular month of free stuff with Glamour mag thread. newmommyjen, could you send MSE Natasha a private message with your name and address? Nominations for May's Post of the Month are now closed but if…
When does saving become stingy!
Just wondering whats the worst saving you have done. The thing that made people think your stingy, im lucky iv always struck a balance but im sure some people on here have oversteped it ha ha:D
I saved on Prices at West Midlands Safari Park
I read on this forum, or it might have been the e-mail from Martin (can't remember now) about saving the coupons from the Kellogg's Cereals to get in cheaply at the Zoo. One paying adult, child goes in FREE. So, therefore, we went to West Midlands Safari Park on Monday, myself, DH, and our 2 young girls. Cost as follows:-…
Martin I owe you a massive drink !
I have always been sceptical of so called comparison sites, always in the back of my mind is where is the con. I caught Martin for the first time on C5 just over a month ago and since then I have gone for the savings big time, from 0% credit cards, to new mobile contracts, to slashing our weekly food bill, I have been…
I'd ust like to say thanks to all you money savers...
...for your posts,help and advice.Its been at times priceless because of the amounts iv'e saved. So a big big thans to you that have replied:beer: While im here I think the best money saving thing ive come across on the website is the competitions! Free items if your lucky enough,cant be bad!:D
Chemists - £85 saved!
The article on cheap hayfever remedies caught my eye in one of the weekly emails, so I visited one of the recommended sites, and found some suitable tablets for a fraction of a cost we got the same stuff for in Boots. Out of interest, we started clicking around the site and took the opportunity to stock up on all sorts of…
First Direct are going to pay me £100 to open a bank account
That should make up for the bank charges I'll have to pay Nationwide soon when they get rid of free banking due to the !!!!less... but I can't blame Martin for that, he just enabled them :D
Thank you! - savings so far
Just wanted to say thank you for the website and the 'it pays to watch' show. I started my financial overhaul around 3 weeks ago and I have so far saved: £100 on car insurance for the year £136 by switching my gas and electric (waited for the green light!) for the year and a staggering £528 for the year on my home phone…
My new MSE bedroom
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How many lives has Martin saved?
Hi Guys Im not actually in any debt or need to save money, but my girlfriend is. I've been doing well for a while and helping her out quite a bit, but since she found this forum its like she is a new person. She is being sensible, proactive with her money and working off her debts brilliantly. She even has got me saving…
Truly inspired
Hi everyone and Happy New Year! I've been a regular visiter to this website for some time now but have only now just signed up to the forums. I plan to use them more regularly and be both a user and contributer:T I have read with great interest the savings some of you have made and it has made me truly inspired. I also…
Haggle on the High Street
I just ordered a new hearing aid The original price quoted was £2395 I did a comparison on the Net and saw the same aid as low as £1500. The company said they dont price match internet prices BUT when i said i was going to buy off the net Their price came down to £1800 which includes a keyfob remote control that normally…
Has Martin changed your life?!!
I've noticed so many improvements to my life since I joined MSE: :D I'm so much more organised :cool: I'm not panicking about money any more :T I've cut my food bills by two thirds and I've never eaten so well in my life :beer: I don't feel so isolated any more because I can chat to you guys and gals at any time. Martin…
What are the best way to save?
I'm wondering, what are the best way to save money? As i could never save at all. Most of the time i spend a lot. Thanks for sharing your best opinions.
Nominate Post of the Month for April 08
April Post of the Month Winner: It was a difficult decision as ever, as each of the nominations were well deserved. But this month's winner is froggy_girl128 for all her help in the Free £25 Grand National Bet thread (there must be well over 100 posts from her in there!). froggy_girl128, could you send MSE Natasha a…
No fool like an old fool!
I saw the Betfair offer of £25 bet and your money back on the National. Cannot lose, I thought. In order to get betting you had to give a credit card number and £2 would be taken, just to verify your identity and age. Hey only £2. I got the £25 back. So only lost £2 as I bet it as well. But the credit card charged a £3…
Saved my relationship - does that count?
This site helped inspire me to pay of 12k debt. I've now been able to take a 3k pay cut to do a job I love, I'm now stress free & a different person & OH can cope with me again :o :rotfl: :rotfl: Course, only with him till I meet Martin :rotfl: :rotfl:
£34 car insurance!!!
Just thought I'd let ya know of my result when it came to car insurance today. Went through all the screenscrapers etc and got a best quote for £134.40 from Churchill - not bad at £140 less than my renewal quote! So then looked to see what cashback sites did Chruchill and see that Quidco offer £100, so all being well, once…
Quidco
I got my insurance renewals through for car, buildings and contents from the post office. They had all gone up significantly, car £27 per month to £34 per month and buildings and contents from £17 per month to £20 per month. After reading throught this forum I joined quidco and got insurance through them. WOW what a…

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Drivers to be able to pay for parking using just ONE app under new Government plans
You should soon be able to pay for parking across the UK using just one app under new Government plans. The initiative is designed to end "the scramble" to download multiple apps for use at different car parks.
Warning. Five holiday booking scams to watch out for as over £11 million lost to travel fraud
Booking your summer holiday soon? Protect yourself from scams by watching out for clone websites, fake deals and bogus cancellations, as fraudsters to continue to use a variety of sophisticated methods to trick holidaymakers out of their cash.
Santander Edge customer? It's axing its 1% cashback on spending
If you've got a Santander Edge current account, you'll no longer earn 1% cashback on supermarket, fuel and travel spending from 9 September. The bank has today (20 May) confirmed it's axing the perk, though it will continue to pay 1% cashback on bills.
Martin Lewis: I'm a bit teary – we just got a win on changing hideous Council Tax debt collection
Miss one monthly Council Tax payment and within six weeks you can have bailiffs at the door asking you to pay the whole year's bill, plus extra on top. But in a win for MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis and his charity the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI), the Government has agreed to investigate these "catastrophic" debt collection practices.
Buy now, pay later protection one step closer – but Martin Lewis urges caution as rules not yet in force
New rules to protect over 10 million shoppers who use buy now, pay later (BNPL) services are on the way to becoming law. However, MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis, who has long-campaigned for BNPL regulation, is urging people to remain wary until the law changes take force.
Tesco shopper? You've less than two weeks to use £15 million worth of Clubcard vouchers – or extend them with our trick
If you've got a Tesco Clubcard, check if you have any vouchers close to expiring, as nearly £15 million-worth are due to run out on Saturday 31 May. Don't want to spend your vouchers yet? We've got a trick to extend their validity.
Martin Lewis: Just got a win on hopefully changing hideous council tax debt collection that hurts millions
"Catastrophic" Council Tax debt collection practices – that can see bailiffs at your door within six weeks demanding payment for the whole year despite missing just one month – are to be investigated by the Government. It's a win for MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis and his charity the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI) who've campaigned against this rapid escalation.
Martin Lewis: Mobile and broadband mid-contract inflation hikes are BANNED – but there are winners and losers
Inflation-linked broadband, mobile and TV price hikes have been banned. It means some will see bills rise by a specified amount in pounds and pence going forward. However, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has warned that many WILL still see above-inflation rises in future despite the new rules.
'Catastrophic' Council Tax debt collection practices to be investigated by Government – Martin Lewis says move is 'brilliant news'
"Catastrophic" Council Tax debt collection practices – that can see bailiffs at your door within six weeks demanding payment for the whole year despite missing just one month – are to be investigated by the Government. It's a win for MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis and his charity the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI) who've campaigned against this rapid escalation.

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