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What's been going on in the MSE Forum this past week? Let's explore some of the topics that have generated debate and MoneySaving insight. Seen something on the Forum we should include in next week's highlights blog? Let us know in this thread.
Whether it's films, TV, music, books or video games, we live in an age where we can stream or buy our favourite media digitally. For many of us it's certainly convenient - we can access content wherever we are with just a few taps or clicks...unless the wifi goes down, or the platform decides to remove something from their…
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…
I write with the hope that someone out there might be able to help nudging me in the right direction. A few weeks ago, I had a Policeman knock on the door to notify me that my Uncle had been found dead in a hotel in France. I was very surprised as it was completely unexpected. I was more surprised as both my father and his…
Regrettably, all of my funds were in my account, and I concur with HSBC's decision to close it. However, the review has not yet been completed, despite it being two months since it began. I am currently facing significant difficulties with my daily expenses and my bank loan. Recently, debt collectors have been visiting…
Welcome to my new thread: my old one is here: Cherry takes the reins — MoneySavingExpert Forum and my very old one is here: Coffee and chocolate — MoneySavingExpert Forum Quite a lot changed in 2023, and now it's time to move on. I left the job and career path I'd followed for many years and don't feel I can or should go…
5 years ago, My husband and I moved in with My Mum and Dad because he had Alzheimer’s disease and my Mum couldn’t cope as she had severe mobility issues Mum and Dad had power of attorney for each other, my sister and I had power of attorney for both of them When we first moved in my Dad had some capacity and agreed to us…
Last year my pension advisor came to my house for his yearly chat and he said that hewill have to put his % commission up from 0.7% to 0.9% because of new government guidelines saying that all his policy holders must be paying the same % Has anyone else been asked to do this ?
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