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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.
A shiny new thread for the thrift shoppers amongst us - those who haunt car boots, FB marketplace, Vinted, Ebay, jumble sales & charity shops to score bargains galore!
I have some work due on my house next week which needs scaffolding. I sorted a scaffolder who was aware of the work lead time, and when I confirmed the work date once the builder confirmed a firm start date, the scaffolders said they will have it up the week before so work can commence first thing on Monday. All of this is…
On 7th June, I went into a Next store and bought a pair of jeans. I tried to return them today for a full refund and was told that I had to get a voucher as it was outside of their 28 day full refund returns policy window. I was told that they start their '28 day' clock from midnight the night before (16hrs before I even…
The Best Is Yet To Come - or so the front cover of my new diary says. I normally hang out in the debt free wannabes, but as I have had my diary on there for almost 10 year (yes the same diary), and have been debt free since April 2018 I thought it was time to migrate over to the mortgage free wannabe area. Please be gentle…
I am seeing some online commentary recently about a change to the State Pension effective 1st August. Something about a flat rate £549 for anyone over 60 (obviously who fit the criteria, NI contributions, residency etc) instead of having to wait to 66 or 67.... Please tell me that this is legitimate and applicable to…
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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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