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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.
Whether it's making the most of surplus food you've bought cheaply or planning an expensive river cruise, the MSE Forum is a great place to come for MoneySaving wisdom. Read on for some of the week's highlights. Seen something on the Forum we should include in next week's highlights blog? Let us know in this thread.
I'm a first time poster so please be gentle! I've searched the forum and can't find my scenario although I've seen it reported by the BBC, so I know others have experienced the same dilemma. Apologies if this is a duplicate in the forum. I had smart meters fitted Sept '22. April '23 I noticed I was still being billed on…
Hi all. I have just had an offer accepted on a property and as the title says, my parents have very kindly agreed to pony up some of the dough. Obviously we are trying to do this as tax efficiently as possible. So far, my admittedly limited research has come up with 3 options: 1) A gift of £50k with all of the related…
Cash ISAs: The Best Currently Available List **Please note: The list of ISAs I have compiled below is continually updated. New ISAs are added as they launch and withdrawn ISAs will be removed from the list. ** The current Cash ISA limit is £20,000 for the 2025/26 tax year. **As with any financial product, before opening an…
Is it just me that gets a little peeved at the amount of personal info required by some companies running competitions? I know they want/need a certain amount for market research, etc, but I get tired of the amount of times they try to get your DOB and phone number, yet when they advise you of a win, they do it by email or…
I am SMI exempt from council tax. My daughter, who lives with me, has attended a Higher level (A level) college course for the past year. I have received child benefit and a UC child allowance for the past year. She is due to start a 1 year HNC course in September. She turned 18 in September 2024. The council tax…
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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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