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Real life MMD: Should I ask my brother-in-law for unpaid rent?
Money Moral Dilemma: Should I ask my brother-in-law for unpaid rent? When my wife and I bought our first flat, money was tight, so we rented out rooms to help with the mortgage. One lodger was my niece, and my brother-in-law paid her rent. Or rather, he didn't. He owed £1,000 when she left. My wife says he has done jobs…
Buying cigars online
Hi all looking for some advice, is it possible to buy cigars online from say Holland or other ec country,would love to hear from like minded people who have done this if it is indeed possible,
How much cash do you keep at home?
Poll started 27 Feb 2012, click here to vote Are you stashing the cash under the mattress? How much cash do you usually keep in your home and wallet/purse in total? Please select one from the below. Under £50 £50 - £100 £101 - £200 £201 - £500 £501 - £1,000 £1,001 - £2,500 £2,501 - £10,000 £10,000 + click 'post reply' to…
Real life MMD: My hubby earns more. Should he pay more of joint bills?
Money Moral Dilemma: My hubby earns more. Should he pay more of joint bills? When I moved in with my husband two years ago, we agreed to each pay half of all bills. He now earns twice as much as I do, so is it now a little unfair? I can afford to pay my half of the bills and still have money to buy clothes, go out, etc,…
Real life MMD: Should I take the redundancy money?
Money Moral Dilemma: Should I take the redundancy money? My company's making people redundant, but I'm likely to be safe as my performance is good. But I'm expecting a job offer from another company, so am considering volunteering for the redundancy (payout c. £2,000). My view is the company (which is large) doesn't lose…
'Have you saved in a cash ISA this tax year (ie since April 11)?' poll
Poll started 5 Mar 2012, click here to vote A cash ISA is simply a tax-free savings account. You're allowed to put in £5,340 per tax year – then it stays tax free year after year. Yet the cash ISA year end is nearly upon us (5 April), and if you don't use it you lose it. Which of the following is closest to your situation?…
Real life MMD:Should I pay for the £700 watch my friend forgot?
Money Moral Dilemma: Should I pay for the £700 watch my friend forgot? At drama college we always have to remove jewellery and watches for classes, so most don’t wear anything. I was last to leave the classroom the other day and saw my classmate forgot her watch. I took it to give to her in the next class but lost it on…
Real Life MMD: Should I keep schtum over damaging neighbour's car?
Money Moral Dilemma: Should I keep schtum over damaging neighbour's car? [FONT=&quot]My three-year-old nephew climbed into my car while I was visiting my sister. I asked him to get out, and he pushed the door open into my sister's next-door neighbour's car, which is in good nick (personalised number plate, no mud, etc).…
When did you last get a pay rise?
Poll started 20 Feb 2012, click here to vote When did you last get a pay rise? The financial crisis has now been running for four years. Inflation has gone up, but how has your pay reacted? Please select the first answer that's closest to your situation. I don’t receive a salary I’m unemployed / retired / self-employed /…
'What'll happen to house prices in 2012?' poll
Poll started 31 January 2012, click here to vote What'll happen to house prices in 2012? Annual UK house prices have reportedly fallen around 1% in the last year. So it's time for our regular poll to ask you where you think they'll go next. What do you think'll happen to UK house prices over the next 12 months? A. Increase…
Real life MMD: Should I charge my bro?
Money Moral Dilemma: Should I charge my bro for his PPI claim? This question was tweeted to Martin, so we thought we'd put it out there for collective wisdom. "My brother's asked me to do his PPI claim for him. I was thinking of asking for 10% of the money he'll get back. Do you think I should charge more? Is it worthwhile…
Real life MMD: Should I cheque out my Nan?
Money Moral Dilemma: Should I cheque out my Nan? Last year my Grandma gave me a £25 cheque for my 24th birthday. I lost it (probably in the paper recycling with the card envelope). Not wanting to hurt her feelings, I didn't say anything to her. However I found the cheque (as a bookmark in a book I never finished reading –…
Real life MMD:My neighbour's dog ate my wife's best shoes!
Money Moral Dilemma: My neighbour's dog ate my wife's best shoes! My wife went to a neighbour who'd asked for some advice on the garden. While she had wellies on their dog chewed my wife's most expensive shoes. Our neighbour was distraught and emailed shortly after the visit to say 'please let me pay', but hasn't followed…
Real life MMD: Should I pay for his day off?
Money Moral Dilemma: Should I pay for his day off? I share a house with my friend. Yesterday, I was last to leave for work so I double-locked the door as usual. She called me to say her boyfriend was staying and was now locked in, but neither of us could leave work to help. The boyfriend's boss took his day from his leave…
'Do you believe in the BBC licence fee?' poll discussion
Poll between 19-27 July 2010: Do you believe in the BBC licence fee? The TV licence fee costs £145.50 a year for any home with a colour TV, and pays for the BBC - that's TV, radio, regional programmes and BBC online and associated costs (full details). Do you believe in the licence fee? [FONT=&quot]A. Yes. I think it's an…
'Have you done your Christmas shopping yet?' poll
Poll started 23 January 2012, click here to vote Have you done your Christmas shopping yet? The January sales are perhaps the cheapest time of year to do Christmas shopping – so have you been out buying presents and decorations? Which of these is nearest to your situation? I've bought nothing I don't celebrate or buy for…
'Are you an financial optimist for 2012?' poll
Poll started 16 January 2012, click here to vote How much are you worth? If you include your house's value and all other assets owned, but subtract all debts (including mortgage), how much are you worth – or how much in debt are you? Choose the option that best reflects your results. In debt: over £1 million more debt than…
Real life MMD: Should I stop age inappropriate gifts?
Money Moral Dilemma: Should I stop age inappropriate gifts? Last Christmas, my sister-in law gave my then 5-month-old son a toy for ages 3-6 years. This year, a Formula 1 car for ages 4+. Her son is 4, his birthday is in December and it's obvious she's recycling gifts. That's not a problem, but the gifts are inappropriate.…
'Should you be forced to sell your home to pay for long term care?' poll
Poll started 3 January 2012, click here to vote Should you be forced to sell your home to pay for long term care? It's a highly emotive issue – and a difficult one for policy makers. So we've deliberately got rid of the shades of grey and made this as simple and stark a hypothetical choice as possible. When the elderly…
Real life MMD: Should I pay off her debts?
Money Moral Dilemma: Should I pay off her debts? I've been dating this girl for 8 months now and she told me she had debt problems so bad she avoided opening her post for over 18 months. She hasn't told anyone else about this problem, not even her family. Over the past few months I've been helping her sort out all her…

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Warning: 'WASPI' women affected by State Pension age rise should watch out for 'steep rise' in scams
If you're a woman born in the 1950s affected by changes to your State Pension age, be on high alert for scams offering compensation for this. Campaign group Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) and charity Independent Age have warned so-called 'WASPI' women to be extremely careful, as there's been a reported "steep rise" in the number of scams targeting this group.
Martin Lewis: 'WASPI' women affected by State Pension age rise should beware 'steep rise' in scams
If you're a woman born in the 1950s, be on high alert for scams offering compensation for those affected by changes to their State Pension age. MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis has warned so-called 'WASPI' women to be extremely careful, as there's been a reported "steep rise" in the number of scams targeting this group – with some even using Martin's name.
Small pension pots to be automatically combined in future under Government plans – here's what it could mean for you
If you have a number of small pension pots you've built up over years of changing jobs, they may be automatically combined in future under new Government plans. This could make it easier to stay on top of your pension savings and reduce costs – but it's still very early days, and we don't yet know exactly how the scheme will work in practice.
Martin Lewis: Aged 20 to 25? Trick to get a FREE four-year railcard worth £100 from Santander
If you're aged 20 to 25, there's a trick right now that can get you a free four-year railcard worth £100 via the bank Santander. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis takes you through it.
Went to an employment tribunal between 2013 and 2017? Can you reclaim £100s?
Tens of thousands who overpaid employment tribunal fees are now due a share of £13 million, which could be worth £100s. But refunds aren't automatic, so you need to act to get your money back. Here's what you need to know.
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.
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.
Autumn Budget 2024: what it means for you – including minimum wage rises, changes to benefits and more
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today announced a host of changes to benefits, transport and more in her Autumn Budget. Here's what's happened and what it means for your pocket.
Autumn Budget 2024: what it means for you – including minimum wage rises, changes to benefits and more
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today announced a host of changes to benefits, transport and more in her Autumn Budget. Here's what's happened and what it means for your pocket.

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