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MSE has helped me a lot!
I can't belive half my luck! About two years ago I would be buying sim card for new phones, I remember spending a fiver on an o2 sim card when my phone got stolen and needed a new sim, and a T-mobile for another £5 for my brother who got given a new phone which was locked to t-mobile. And now I have over twenty sim cards…
Doesn't sound much...
But through the freebies forum I recieved a free 50 pack of cdrs from disk depot for promoting their site, and made over 7 pounds selling them on eBay.:money: :money:
Martin's top articles read so far this month (22/8/2006)
:money:Martin's top articles read so far this month (22/8/2006):money: Reclaim unfair bank charges = 112,034 reads Benefits checkup:get what you are entitled to = 111,910 reads (11) Time to Switch! Find the cheapest Gas and Electricity Supplier and earn cashback = 94,657 reads The Best Balance Transfers: cut the cost of…
Saved £128ish a year on Sky
I have been a Sky customer for 6 years with there top package. I phoned them up and complained that i was a loyal customer and that there are loads of cheaper options available and i wanted to leave. I was then offered a saving of £128 over one year, taking my monthly top package price from £42.40 down to £31.88. Thanks MSE
Money saving Thanks to Martin
Just applied to move my Gas and Electricity form Powergen to British Gas saving of £489 over 3 years and changing my Broadband account from Orange and phone calls from Skytalk and line rental from Bt to Talk Talk will save me approx £15 per month. Thank you Martin for all of your hard work to find us these money savings…
Thanks very much Martin! Saved 50% on car insurance!
I received my car insurance renewal the other day and it was a saving of £7 per month on the previous year, and at £465 for the year, I was sure I would do better. Using your guide found me a much better price at RAC of £240 for the exact same policy and car! Unbelievable how different this was. I phoned Norwich Union to…
I've saved the price of my holiday
Thanks to MSE I have saved the price of a family holiday. I used to spend my Tesco vouchers in store until I read on this site that I should spend them on Clubcard Deals. So, for the past year I have saved my points and bought plenty of extra points items. I have fed my family (and on occasion my dog ) on beef in gravy…
nectar points-a taste of honey
Got myself a nectar card thanks to this site-dont collect points that assiduously but did get points with thompsons for a holiday,also will do the surveys that sometimes get mentioned on the freebies board,and occasional petrol and looked at martins top tips today re nectar promotion and have decided to cash in my…
Saved a small fortune - thanks to this site!
It was that time of year where I had to ring around 9 or 10 insurance companies for a motor insurance quote, normally (due to sheer laziness) after ringing 10 or so different companies/brokers, I'd give up and go for the cheapest. This year I managed to save a fair bit of money by simply entering my details on…
Got all my bank charges back!!
Thanks for this site Martin. I followed your link a few weeks ago to the Bank Action Group site, they have all the documents and help you need to sue the banks for bank charges returned, although none seem to get as far as court. I got £620 back last week, I wrote 2 letters and sent a court application and that was it.…
Two and a bit years on!
I have been incurring some debts over the last four years studying for a very expensive MBA (under-grad then post-grad study). I have continued to work during this time, but the price has increased at a crippling rate and my salary hasn't gone up by anything like as much, so after two years of credit cards going up as well…
House Purchase - saved enough to have a life!
I've just sat down and done some serious comparative maths - coz I've got a bit anal about all this now! (and ain't excel good???) :T Following disaster split and unplanned sale of "family home" I was going to be homeless with not enough income on 2 February 2006 - D-day was 31 March 2006. Now - today is 24May2006 Just…
I lost 400 squid on partypoker :-(
got the new MSE user offer ... joined party poker, I guess my skills in poker need a bit of practice ... didn't make a penny in savings yet ...
Breakdown Saving
My first haggle (and on the phone and I hate phones). It went like this: Got my renewal for the AA and I really like being with them, £46.50 for breakdown for a year. Checked the website: Basic cover £31.85 after 20% off, Hmmmm Checked RAC: £32.35, Checked GEM £33, Hmmm, the plot thickens. Spoke to very nice man at the AA…
I love this site!
I've had a stressful week - facing the debt and organising my finances so that we can reduce our outgoings. Feeling really proud of what I've acheived so far..thought i'd share it with you. Big thanks to everyone who has advised me over the last week. I'm looking forward to more kicks up the backside in the future ;)…
sky + and package offers
hopefully this will help some people get a cheap sky + box and a reduced price for their package. rang sky today 2nd august and stated i wished to cancel my package completley.after going through the usual stuff like 'what programmes do you watch?' etc etc. i still stated that i wanted to cancel. i was then offered a new…
The most popular chat tips ever - 24/7/2006
Tesco misprices thread thread II- please only post misprices here = 442,633 views Great 'disguised Own Brand' Hunt. = 394,310 :money: Free MoneySavingExpert Car Sticker! = 344,008 GREAT 'WHAT SHOPS DON'T WANT US TO KNOW" HUNT = 334,079 :money: Kit Kash 2006 = 327,813 Tesco misprices - please only post misprices here =…
Martin's top articles read so far this month (July 2006)
:money:Martin's top articles read so far this month 20/7/2006:money: The Best Balance Transfers: cut the cost of existing credit card debts = 56528 Reads Cheap Flight finding = 54306 Pay less for going out = 48354 The UKs Cheapest Home Phone Calls Provider = 46198 Reclaim lost assets for free = 31273 Regularly beat the…
My savings to date.
I am really thrilled with my savings, they may not be massive but they all help. £20 a month by ending my mobile contract and getting a PAYG instead £4 a month ended a work lottery £6 a month ended a different lottery £15 a month off my food bill thanks to OS (more work to do here, but its a start) £20 a month ended a save…
What do they all mean?
I'm sorry - I'm having a blonde moment... The signature on a lot of people's posts mention things like '£x saved in the £2 saver club' and suchlike... I'm a reeeeally keen newbie are there little saver club ideas in here? I can't seem to find any forums along these lines. Could anybody enlighten me? Thanks guys, Marie***…

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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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