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Planning a purchase? Bothered by badgers in the garden? Got a culinary conundrum? Whatever dilemma you're facing, the MSE Forum will dispense practical wisdom with a MoneySaving twist. Read on to find out what Forumites have been talking about this week. Seen something on the Forum we should include in next week's…
Some services (Uber, for example) have a dynamic pricing system, raising prices on the fly when demand is higher and reducing them when demand is lower. It's a double-edged sword, but it can mean getting a cheaper deal if you've found yourself buying/booking when there's a lull in customers. On the whole, how do you feel…
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i have a charge on my property from an old debt over 20 yrs ago that I simply just forgot about, i want to repay the debt and have the charge removed so that i can remortgage, the company that the debt is owed to no longer exist since @ 2012 and have no forwarding details or including contact details, from investigations…
Ninja Saving Turtles JULY 2025 The turtles get together each month with the aim of getting out of debt, saving (to buy a house, take the trip of a lifetime, pay off the mortgage or retire) and live within our means whilst having fun. We encourage, sympathise, office helpful hints and celebrate wins. No turtle gets left…
Now 15th July and havent recived Julys £5 rewards - on 3 accounts , have more than met the rules to get the cash with over £2k into each acount and over £500 out on debit cards. Has anyone recived the £5 ? dont know if they are just been a bit slow, if its something to do with them changing the account in a few months , or…
If you are pedestrian or a vehicle driver or passenger, have you noticed just how many irresponsible drivers there are around you who just DO NOT indicate Or indicate at the last possible moment? You have no idea what they plan to do! Their thoughtlessness poses an enormous Danger for the other conscientious drivers &…
I commenced letting a flat that I own in February 2024. The flat was initially let on a 12 month lease which has now rolled on to a monthly agreement. The rental is £675 per calendar month which is paid directly to myself. I am a PAYE employee. My basic salary including company car ,medical insurance etc is £60k. I have…
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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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