Today across the Shmor network
The freshest guides, money-saving tips and news from every Shmor marketplace, picked and updated every day. 141 new articles from 18 marketplaces this week.
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Employer of record vs PEO vs contractor: how to hire abroad
Hiring someone in another country?
The £100 contactless limit has gone: what it means for your business
Issuers now set their own limits. What changes at the till.
How to find voucher codes that actually work
Where working promo codes really come from: brand banners, official code pages, sign-up offers, group discounts and affiliate feeds, plus the traps to avoid..
Why voucher codes don't work, and how to fix it
Code rejected at checkout? The eight most common reasons voucher and promo codes fail, from minimum spends to region locks, and what to try next..
Home, energy & money
Medicare open enrollment for 2027: what to check before December 7
Medicare open enrollment runs Oct 15 to Dec 7, 2026.
Christmas gifts and your contents insurance
Expensive presents can push you over contents limits. Seasonal increases, single-item limits, gifts in the car, parcels and Christmas fire safety.
Autumn Budget 2026: what to watch for energy bills
Reported measures vs what’s already confirmed.
ACA Marketplace open enrollment for 2027: dates and tips
HealthCare.gov open enrollment for 2027 coverage starts November 1, 2026.
NFIP reauthorization: what the next deadline means for flood cover
The NFIP is authorized until 11 December 2026. What happens to new flood policies and renewals if it lapses, and how to protect your home.
Accessible bathrooms and Disabled Facilities Grants
Level-access showers, grab rails and how a council grant can help.
Artex ceilings and asbestos: what to do
When to leave it, getting it tested and how to cover or remove it safely.
How to choose a sewing machine
Machine types, must-have features, new vs used and where to get advice.
Business, law & work
Are construction retentions being banned? The late payments bill explained
What the proposed ban on cash retentions and new late payment rules would mean, and where the bill stands.
Global Payments now owns Worldpay: what it means for UK merchants
The Worldpay deal, takepayments, and what changes for you.
How to write a valid pay less notice
What a pay less notice must say, when to serve it and the mistakes that make it invalid.
How to cancel a subscription: your rights in the US, UK and EU
The FTC rule’s fate, US state laws, UK reforms, EU rights and how to stop recurring payments.
The EU “withdraw from contract” button: what changed in June 2026
What the new EU withdrawal function requires, who it covers and how it helps shoppers.
Tech, deals & shopping
The digital landline switchover: what you need to know
The UK’s copper phone network closes by 31 January 2027. What digital voice means for your landline, telecare alarms and power cuts, and how to stay safe.
Apple HomeView, HomePod mini 2 and the new Apple TV 4K, explained
Apple’s new smart display, speaker and TV box: prices, dates and the catches.
Apple’s fall launches explained: iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods 5 and more
The foldable iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12 and AirPods 5 explained.
In French & German
Audit énergétique : quand est-il obligatoire et à quoi sert-il ?
Vente de maison classée E, F ou G, contenu de l’audit, différence avec le DPE, scénarios de travaux : tout savoir sur l’audit énergétique réglementaire.
Préparer sa maison pour l’hiver : 10 points à vérifier
Chaudière, ramonage, gouttières, toiture, isolation, robinets extérieurs : la check-list d’automne pour passer l’hiver au chaud et éviter les sinistres.
Climatisation : quelles autorisations et quelles règles de bruit ?
Déclaration préalable, accord de copropriété, bruit de voisinage, fluides frigorigènes : les règles à connaître avant d’installer une climatisation.
Drei Angebote einholen und fair vergleichen
Gleiche Leistung, gleiche Basis, gezielte Rückfragen
Balkonkraftwerk: Was Mieter und Eigentümer wissen sollten
800 Watt, Registrierung und Zustimmung
Haus vor Starkregen und Hochwasser schützen
Rückstau, Abdichtung, Gefahrenkarten, Versicherung
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