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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…
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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.
I need to drastically take control of my finances. My partner and I have completely separate financial arrangements and commitments. I am not on the mortgage nor do I pay for any household bills apart from food shopping. I pay my own mobile phone bill, car tax, car insurance, fuel. I have always just earnt enough money to…
So here goes with a brand new diary. With the financial situation across the country as it is I'm going paycheck to paycheck and debts seem to be going up not down. It's time to take stock. Focus on the money actually lasting the month and forming a new plan. I've never been one for following the American debt fella but I…
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Hi In May I posted that I'd had a threatening letter from DCB Legal acting on behalf of The Parking Group for a parking charge that I'd (unsurprisingly) unsuccessfully contested. The thread is here: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6606022/popla-decision-and-legal-follow-up @ChirpyChicken, @Le_Kirk and…
Hi, I am 61, Single Male, on Universal Credit, ( Rent gets paid ) I am on LCWRA ... I am due my inheritance shortly ... I will have to come off Benefits ( As cannot see way around it ) so i will go through it like wildfire, paying Rent + Living ... Does anyone know best way to invest it, so i can get High Interest ... as…
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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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