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Martin: 'Seven energy need-to-knows, now typical bills are predicted to rise 52% to a horrific £3,000/yr'
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44 tips to be tight (in a good way)... eg, use bulldog clips to eke out the last of the toothpaste. Whether money's tight, or waste's a dirty word, see tips from the MSE team and our Forumites. 44 tight tips £50 two-week summer activity break for 16 to 17-year-olds (or free for some on a low income). The Government-backed National Citizen Service programme includes nights away and activities such as rock climbing, kayaking and life skills. National Citizen Service (England only) Ends 11.59pm Thu. 5GB Sim and roam-like-home in Europe for '£4/month' - we've not seen cheaper. Newbies to Virgin Mobile (uses Vodafone's network) can get a 5GB Sim with unlimited minutes and texts for £6/month, but can claim a £25 Amazon voucher within four months. Factor that in over the 12-month contract and it's equivalent to £3.92/month. And crucially (unlike most bigger networks) Virgin won't charge for using your allowances in Europe - useful if you're headed overseas. Need more/less data? Use our powerful Cheap Mobile Finder. FREE £50 investment - just put in £50, get £50 cashback. Only 2,000 left. MSE Blagged. In the two weeks since we first told you about this deal 8,000 have gone - but there are still some 'free' £50s left. See Robo-investing cashback. How much will your take-home pay rise next month? A reminder that in July, the threshold at which you start paying national insurance (NI) increases. Use our Income Tax Calculator to see how much you'll gain. It also shows the extra you paid from April due to the 1.25% point NI rise, and lets you compare with past years to see if you're better or worse off. Martin Lewis 'Political Thinking' - including that House of Lords conversation. Nick Robinson interviews Martin in this must-listen BBC podcast. There are plenty of revelations, emotion and passion. Martin Lewis on Political Thinking |
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2for1 for £3 at Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Legoland, Sea Life etc via cereal and snacks. Get the voucher on snack/cereal packs and you get a free adult ticket with any full-price ticket. See 2for1 for £3. Related: Cheap theme parks. Summer sales ON NOW, including up to 80% off at Asos, 50% off at John Lewis and Zara. See our full summer sales round-up. 'I got £300 back for overpaid water bills.' Our success of the week comes from Bob, who followed our tips to check and challenge water bills if your home has a soakaway or septic tank for wastewater. He said: "I followed your advice and applied to our local water company, and we've now received a discount on our annual charge, as well as a refund of nearly £300. Thanks so much for the tip. Our whole estate uses soakaways, so I'm going to be spreading the word." Saved money on this (or anything else) using our tips? Send us your MoneySaving successes. Work in the NHS or emergency services? Boosted Blue Light Card discounts from 1-4 July. Including 25% off Ted Baker, 10% off Halfords and free three-day PureGym pass. See NHS discounts. FREE tennis coaching and sessions. If you've been inspired by Wimbledon, there are 150+ Lawn Tennis Association and Tennis For Free events across the UK. Game, set, match |
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THIS WEEK'S POLL How do you normally pay for things while on holiday abroad? With millions of us likely heading overseas for sun, sea and sand this summer, we want to know how you normally pay for things when you're away. Do you stick to cash, or do you use cards to get more bang for your buck (or euro, or dong)? Let us know in this week's poll. 1pMobile & Giffgaff lead on customer service. More than 15,500 people voted in last week's poll, which asked you to rate your mobile provider's service. Tiddler firm 1pMobile came top, with 69% of its customers who voted rating it 'great' for customer service. Giffgaff came a close second at 68% 'great'. Yet Vodafone and Virgin Mobile took the wooden spoon with about a quarter of customers who voted rating them 'poor'. See full mobile poll results. |
MONEY MORAL DILEMMA Do I need to keep chasing someone I owe £1,000 to? I'm self-employed, and when I have too much work on, I subcontract it. Several months ago, I subcontracted £1,000 of work to a supplier I've been using for years. A month later, when I requested an invoice so I could pay up, I was told it'd be sent as soon as possible. Another month later, I requested it again and was told it would be sent that evening. A further two months on, I've heard nothing. I'm willing to pay, but need the invoice for my accounts. Is it my responsibility to keep chasing it or should I let it go? Enter the Money Moral Maze: Do I need to keep chasing to pay £1,000? | Suggest a Money Moral Dilemma |
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MARTIN'S APPEARANCES (WED 29 JUN ONWARDS) Wed 29 Jun - This Morning, phone-in, ITV, 10.20am MSE TEAM APPEARANCES (SUBJECT TBC) Tue 5 Jul - BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, Mid-morning with Jeremy Sallis, from 10.45am |
NAPPIES, KNICKERS AND KIPPING KIDS - YOUR SURREAL PROPERTY-VIEWING EXPERIENCES That's all for this week, but before we go... our forum users have been sharing their weird and wonderful experiences when viewing potential new homes. One Forumite found themselves interrupting someone's barbecue, while another was spooked out after discovering an abandoned plate of steaming hot dinner despite no one being in. Other viewing tales included a home where every room was painted silver, a bedroom floor covered in discarded underwear, finding someone fast asleep during the tour, and the vendor opening the door clutching a stinky nappy. Had any strange property-viewing experiences? Tell us on the MSE Forum. We hope you save some money, stay safe, |
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