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This week we're delighted to launch the MSE Academoney (formally the Academy of Money) - a huge joint initiative with the Open University (OU) which we've been working on for nearly a year, with six sessions written by the OU, but with MSE's input.
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New. Mortgage payment holidays set to be extended for 3mths - who can get 'em & should you? Under the regulator's plans, you'll have till Oct to apply for one, and those who have already had one can extend. Yet interest racks up and it can IMPACT YOUR CREDITWORTHINESS, so should you? See our step-by-step guide incl Martin's mortgage holiday video briefing. 23 Amazon tips, incl free delivery trick, 15% off essentials & more. Most shopping is now done online, and love it or loathe it, Amazon is the big beast, so we've 23 not-too-taxing Amazon tips. Ryanair staff WRONGLY claim chargeback is 'fraudulent' & threaten blacklisting. Chargeback is a perfectly legal way to claim hard-to-get refunds for products and services, eg, cancelled flights. Read our Ryanair staff 'call it fraud' investigation. New. Martin's Coronavirus Fund's donated £3.4m to 415 charities - how they were selected & who got it. Two months ago we told you Martin had set up his Coronavirus Poverty Fund, and more than 7,000 charities applied, requesting £74m. See his new Coronavirus Poverty Fund blog. Ends Fri. Nike 30% off code, incl sale items - eg, £52 running trainers (were £105). Its codes are usually 25% off and don't include sales, so this is super strong - the best we've seen in 6mths. Nike code Heads up: Furlough extension details due this week... We know furlough has been extended until Oct, and that from August firms will have to contribute, and part-time work will be allowed. Details of how this'll operate are due this week. When it happens, a detailed explanation will go in our Coronavirus Employees' Help guide. |
How to get cheap pet insurance - incl 3,000 Clubcard pts deal
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ALL GONE. Pay £34 for 31-piece make-up bundle that's normally £178 - incl 'dupes' for Urban Decay, Tarte, Ciate & more. MSE Blagged. Incl eye shadow, lipstick, gloss and bronzer. Lottie London deal How to find the cheapest petrol & diesel - to make the most of prices at a 4yr LOW. If you're still driving, a clever tool finds the cheapest fuel near you. 11 ways to get FREE e-books, digital comics & audiobooks, eg, Harry Potter, David Attenborough's Life on Earth & Pride & Prejudice. Access 1,000s of free modern and classic books. Get 5% back on everyday spending for 6mths. In case you missed it earlier this month, American Express has doubled the time newbies have to earn intro bonuses on its cashback or reward credit cards. Eg, accepted Amex Plat Everyday (eligibility calc / apply*) custs now get 5% cashback on the first £2k spent in the first SIX MONTHS, then up to 1% after. You must spend £3k+/yr on the card to get any cashback, though it's not an excuse to overspend. Repay IN FULL each month or the 22.2% rep APR dwarfs the cashback. Full info and more ways to get paid to spend in Credit Card Rewards. £16ish of seeds + £4 gardening gloves with £7 mag. See more on this Gardeners' World deal. |
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THIS WEEK'S POLL When did you last move your savings? Interest rates have plummeted, so it's important to check your savings are earning as much as they can - and if not, move them. We know it isn't everyone's top priority at the moment, but when was the last time you switched your savings? Online education gets mixed reviews from MoneySavers. Last week, we asked how you're finding the online education your kids are getting during lockdown. About 2,400 people responded - and opinions were sharply divided. Overall, 37% rated their kids' online education 'great', while 30% said it was 'poor'. Private schools fared best though, with an average 72% 'great' rating. See the full online education poll results. |
MONEY MORAL DILEMMA Should we take a mortgage holiday even though we don't need one? Our lender has offered us a mortgage holiday due to the coronavirus crisis, but we're not struggling financially as neither my wife nor I have been furloughed, and we're unlikely to be. But we're considering the holiday anyway and instead using the money to pay off more expensive debt. Enter the Money Moral Maze: Should we take a mortgage holiday? | Suggest an MMD | View past MMDs |
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MARTIN'S APPEARANCES (WED 27 MAY ONWARDS) Mon 1 Jun - This Morning, ITV, 10.55am & phone-in, 11.30am MSE TEAM APPEARANCES (SUBJECTS TBC) Mon 1 Jun - BBC Radio Manchester, Drive with Phil Trow, from 2.25pm |
NO KNIT-WITS - MONEYSAVERS SPINNING WONDERS THROUGH KNITTING That's it for this week, but before we go... during lockdown, people have been turning to a variety of ways to pass the time, and one golden oldie - knitting - looks to be making a resurgence. So we asked MoneySavers what they've created, and we found they've been making beanie hats, hedgehogs (yep, you read that right), jumpers, teddies, rainbows to thank NHS workers and more. So if you want to admire some great creations or get inspired, check out our knitting Facebook post, where you can also share your yarns (sorry). We hope you save some money, |
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