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
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Thinking of heading to Alton Towers, Thorpe Park or Legoland this summer? Don't end up paying full price ❌
We've deals, discounts, vouchers and cheap tickets for all your favourite UK theme parks 🎢
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Simple energy saving tips. The main way to save during the current energy crisis is to use less, so see if you can adopt any of these easy methods
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Parents, if you go online to Aldi, you can get a full school uniform for just £5.
Aldi told us that stock may not be replenished, so go quick if this is something you're after ✏️
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The easiest way to ensure you get overpayments back quickly is by setting up a direct debit with your local authority to pay your council tax
This also helps reduce the likelihood of overpaying in the first place
It's easy to check if you're owed money - just call, email or live chat with your council to ask it if you're due a refund
But do a little bit of digging first, so you don't clog up council switchboards for those who need essential and urgent support
The most likely reason you might be due a refund is if you moved out of the area, but you'd already paid your bill upfront
Other reasons you might have hidden cash to claim are detailed in our Reclaim overpaid council tax guide:
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Thirty eight councils each owe more than £1 million in refunds, with Birmingham City Council owing the most: almost £5.4 million
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MSE Exclusive: Households in Great Britain due £150 million in council tax refunds – check NOW to see if you're one of the 862,000 due a payout
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How to get 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 🎾
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90 ways to survive the cost of living crisis.
Prices are rising at rates we haven't seen since the 1970s - energy, broadband, water, council tax, food, fuel and more. This is a guide to surviving this situation
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Martin Lewis on '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
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If you don't like taking too much cash abroad in case it's lost or stolen, a prepaid travel card could be a solution. Here's everything you need to know, and our top picks
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How do you normally pay for things while on holiday abroad? 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 👇
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This challenge on the MSE Forum is about living a frugal, sustainable lifestyle - establishing the true cost of living, sticking to a budget, clearing debts and making savings wherever and however possible to enable you to live the life you really want
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Withdrawing cash abroad on a credit card could hurt your credit record. It's an awkward one, cos on the right card it's cheap, but there may be a possible minor impact on your ability to get credit in future
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This Forumite and their family have made a real effort to cut their household energy use - this is how they got on. They've managed to save quite a lot with some minor changes 💡
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What to do if you're struggling to pay your energy bills. In this guide we take you through the Government's new cost of living support package, as well as all the help and support available right now if you're struggling
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£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
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If you pay on time each month, it could help you demonstrate a good payment history and boost your chances of getting a mortgage, credit card and more in the future.
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Have you heard of 'Tilly Tidying'? The general idea is that daily or weekly, you round down your bank account to a nice number ending in 00 and pocket the rest into savings, or pay off a bill, mortgage, credit card... you choose
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Planning on going away soon? Use our travel money comparison tool to find the best rates.
Don't get stung by leaving it to the last minute ✈️
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'Is it expensive to run an electric fan?'
With many of you asking us if using an electric fan will burn a hole in your pockets amid record energy prices, we've crunched the numbers...
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Martin Lewis: Is it time to fix my energy bill or should I stick on the price cap? Many are paying double what they were a year ago, and another huge hike is expected in October
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Summer sales ON NOW, including 50% off at John Lewis and Zara.
If you've had your eye on something, now could be a good time to bag a discount. But before you buy, remember Martin's Money Mantras 🛍
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Urgent. STOP spending more than you need to when you spend money abroad.
Apply NOW for a top overseas card for near-perfect exchange rates this summer 🏖
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Martin Lewis: Is it time to fix my energy bill or should I stick on the price cap? Many are paying double what they were a year ago, and another huge hike is expected in October
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'I'm a Bulb customer – can I fix?'
Martin Lewis: "Bulb is, uniquely, in 'special administration'. I've had lots of people ask me about it, so I've added a specific section to the Should I fix? guide" 💡
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