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If your menu planning needs a boost, the MSE Forum community can help with budgeting tips for your supermarket shop, motivation to make the most of what's already in the cupboard and pictures of tasty low-cost meals cooked up by fellow MoneySavers. Read the full blog post Seen something on the Forum we should include in…
Cultured city break? All-inclusive with the kids? Exploring the countryside? With the smell of sunscreen in the air, many people's thoughts turn to a summer getaway. Have you already sorted your plans, still seeking inspiration, or looking to nab a last minute deal? Let us know below!
It may have been a hot week, but when you need cool-headed MoneySaving wisdom, the MSE Forum is the place to turn. Let's explore what Forumites have been talking about this week. Seen something on the Forum we should include in next week's highlights blog? Let us know in this thread.
Hi all.I am confused about home insurance and cracks on walls (internal and external).When I used a comparison site to compare home insurance quotes, the usual popular home insurance companies appeared in the numerous results at the normal prices, however, if I choose yes for the question asking if there are any cracks, it…
My original < < < out of cheese error > > > diary started in 2017 and records our journey to be debt free, mortgage neutral and then last year (hurrah!) mortgage free. This new diary is to record our current focus on my efforts to retire early. Lots of cooking, some gardening, many cats and the occasional Pratchett quote.…
I have just purchased an annuity. I thought I would post the story in case it helps anyone considering one for themselves. I am 60 and retired. I have a good sized diversified portfolio, sufficient to provide for my needs and reasonable wants for the rest of my life. So I took a look at some of the things that could…
Good evening MFW'rs I hope there is a little space in diary land for me (Greying Pilgrim) to take up residency and chart our journey to mortgage freedom - albeit we're doing it a little back to front. The short story is, that we did own a home - Greying Towers - but 4 years ago we moved into rental accommodation with the…
Hi, I've brought equipment for my gym from china that was under £100,The website stats free stats free shipping etc. But I'm worried I'm going to get a letter in the post saying i need to pay cough up a certain amount in export charges? What happens then? Can i just refuse?
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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.
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.
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