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Post of the Month - May
Please nominate your most Useful/Helpful Post of the Month £50 award by replying to this post Also please do not lobby to win the prize - it's not cricket! Please include: A. A hyperlink to the specific thread/post - highlight the web address of the thread/ post when you're viewing it from the address bar at the top of the…
Top topics (chat) so far for May 2005
1/5/2005 to 30/5/2005:- GREAT 'WHAT SHOPS DON'T WANT US TO KNOW" HUNT = 111,540 Great 'disguised Own Brand' Hunt. = 57,659 [free* Admission] To Alton Tower, Chessington Adventures, Thorpe Park, Madame Tus.... = 24,758 New Free movie channel on Sky = 23,289 Latest top topics (chat forums) = 21,889 Mega-Cheap Nokia 1100 on…
Top Articles so far for May 2005
1/5/2005 to 29/5/2005:- Mobile Override: Mobile calls at landline prices = 68,913 Best Balance Transfers (cut the cost of existing credit card debts) = 47,019 Beat stockmarket returns at no risk = 40,912 Instant Access Savings: Maximise Your Interest = 38,276 Broadband. Who's cheapest? = 30,556 Freebies Gold = 28,761 The…
All time top topics (chat forums) as of 29/5/2005
Great disguised own brand hunt = 163,577 views Argos Clearence Sale Mark XXII = 162,301 GREAT 'WHAT SHOPS DON'T WANT US TO KNOW" HUNT = 128,717 The old Tesco thread - now closed = 115,232 The Great 'Boots Bargains' Hunt = 98,906 E-? soon Nokia 3510i (PAYG) colour screen phone for £19.99 = 95,725 Magazines offers - 3 for £1…
Thank You
Thank you so much. This year I have looked at my term life insurance and saved £20 a month a total of £3360 on the life of the mortgage. I have just had 2 motor policy renewals and on one car saved £110 per year and on the other a huge £600 per year. I contacted the insurer to check the renewal was correct and they could…
All time top topics (chat forums) as of 24/5/2005
Those topics without hyperlinks are no longer on the forum. Argos Clearence Sale Mark XXII = 160,686 views Great disguised own brand hunt = 157,994 The old Tesco thread - now closed = 114,158 GREAT 'WHAT SHOPS DON'T WANT US TO KNOW" HUNT = 111,239 E-? soon Nokia 3510i (PAYG) colour screen phone for £19.99 = 95,704…
Cheap evening out......
On Weds evening we decided to take advantage of 'Orange Wednesday' and go to the Cinema 2-4-1. £5.20 for both of us (BOGOF). Before this we went to Brewsters for a meal, using a vouchers from my 'Big Fundraiser Book' ((which I got for £10 instead of £15 due to an offer from my employer - these books are great and also help…
All time top topics (chat) as of 17/5/2005
Those topics without hyperlinks are no longer on the forum. Argos Clearence Sale Mark XXII = 159,974 views Great disguised own brand hunt = 145,335 The new improved TESCO codes thread!!! = 108,212 E-? soon Nokia 3510i (PAYG) colour screen phone for £19.99 = 95,669 Magazines offers - 3 for £1 or less = 88,407 191…
slimline telephone /modem extension lead
Needed to replace phone extension lead that went from lounge to attic, and was forever tripping us up. Had seen previously in Tesco slimline version that was very thin and flat and designed to tuck down side of fitted carpets etc. Knew they were relatively pricey but would be worth it from safety point of view. Anyway in…
In 3 days ...
I've: * cancelled an online slimming club within their 7 day cool off period - £49.99 + £9.99 per month after 5 months * reduced my first week's shopping by between £22 & £58 * temporarily increased overdraft rather than draw cash on credit card - £unknown-but-could-have-been-anything * switched our energy provider - £tbc,…
All time top topics (chat) as of 10/5/2005
Those topics without hyperlinks are no longer on the forum. Argos Clearence Sale Mark XXII = 158,683 views Great disguised own brand hunt = 102,540 E-? soon Nokia 3510i (PAYG) colour screen phone for £19.99 = 95,594 The new improved TESCO codes thread!!! = 94,199 Magazines offers - 3 for £1 or less = 88,357 191…
Don't know how much I've saved but....
just wanted to say thanks to Martin and his team for giving me the confidence to continually switch credit cards and take advantage of the 0% offers. I never did this before discovering this site, somehow I was "scared" to (who knows why!) but I've just BT'd again to Virgin and applied for an M&S card to BT some of our…
Thank You So Much Martin Lewis!
I am a relatively new money saver, but have already got £35 out of 1st Direct, BOGOF tickets to Alton Towers and today got a Free hair cut (Good Housekeeping mag - forum tip). I am so pleased with the new 'do' that i had to come on and say THANKS! It's nice to have someone on the side of consumers - love the site and I…
Top chat forums during April 2005
Last month's position is in brackets 1 (1)Quick! Grab it while you can = 376,430 views 2 (2) Freebies Freebies Freebies = 148,321 3 (3)Shop but don't drop = 129,317 4 (4)Online Discount Vouchers = 86,648 5 (6)MoneySaving Old Style = 44,275 6 (5)Bargain Buys, Sassy Shopping and Fantastic Freebies = 43,218 7 (7)The Ebay (&…
Post of the Month - April
Please nominate your most Useful/Helpful Post of the Month £50 award by replying to this post Also please do not lobby to win the prize - it's not cricket! Please include: A. A hyperlink to the specific thread/post - highlight the web address of the thread/ post when you're viewing it from the address bar at the top of the…
Car insurance wow!! and other amazing stuff
;D Just used Martin's recommendations to sort out quotes for my daughter (age 17 about to take driving test). My first best price was over £1200 for 3rd party F & T from a "cheap for young drivers" company. Tried confused.com etc and got under £800 including breakdown insurance. OK it is still expensive for a £300 car but…
top topics (chat) for April 2005
1/4/2005 to 30/5/2005:- Grand National Betting = 35846 views :money: Great 'disguised Own Brand' Hunt. = 32223 :money: Free 1.1kg Ariel Washing Powder...... = 30973 The new improved TESCO codes thread!!! = 27946 Current Asda Bargains (updated 07/04) merged threads = 25118 Latest top chat topics = 23151 Pepsi for 9p per 2l…
Top articles for April 2005
1/4/2005 to 30/4/2005:- Broadband. Who's cheapest? = 65079 Best Balance Transfers (cut the cost of existing credit card debts) = 54416 The UKs Cheapest Home Phone Calls Provider = 53454 The Six Golden Rules of using eBay = 50380 Cash ISAs - transfer to up your interest = 45299 Freebies Gold = 40165 Internet Access: The…
dixons
i saved £30 on a printer by buying it online......free delivery too......
Saved £30 by ordering same item from the same supplier via Amazon
I've just ordered a Zanussi dishwasher from Empire Direct via the Amazon website and I saved £30. If I ordered it at Empire Direct it would have cost £297.89. Via Amazon it cost £267.91! Basically Empire are supplying it but Amazon charge less for P&P. £5.01 in comparison to £34.99. Therefore if you want to buy something…

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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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