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This week MoneySavers have been seeking and sharing tips for dealing with problems around the home and garden – as well as planning for long-distance summer travel. Let's explore some of this week's MSE Forum talking points. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/07/forum-highlights-17-07-2026/ Seen something on…
Holding on to your current mobile phone for as long as possible can certainly be a good way to save money, and sometimes getting an 'upgrade' isn't actually that much of an improvement (like in MSE Rob's experience). But the promise of new features, slicker designs and better technical support can sometimes be very…
This week's MSE Forum discussions span the range from what sort of garden hose to buy, to how to plan a bucket-list adventure by train on the other side of the world. Read on for more of this week's MoneySaving talking points. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/07/forum-highlights-10-07-2026/ Seen something…
Hello, Just wanting thoughts and if I'm worrying unnecessarily! I'm selling my new build (well 6 years old so not that new!) and buying a much older house. My current house is a semi, small, typical new build and in council tax band C (2.2k per year). New house that we've offered on is much more expensive (175k more) and…
I've always been curious about this. Many people manage their own investments successfully, but at what point do you think it becomes worth getting professional advice? For example: £100k? £500k? £1 million+? Only when retiring? Never? Is it about the amount of money, or is it more about life events like retirement,…
I'm currently a Vodafone broadband customer and moving home in August. My current address is served via Cityfibre and I have the 500MB/500MB service. I'm 18 months into my 2 year contract. I've just called them to move my service to new new address but the new address doesn't have Cityfibre. It does however have Openreach…
Hi everyone, I received a fine from APCOA for not paying the Manchester Airport drop-off fee. So I actually remembered to pay a day late and went onto the website and paid - but instead of paying for the Friday (the day I was actually dropped off) I paid for the Saturday, hoping they'd let me off. If I appeal on the basis…
Hi everyone, I would appreciate some advice from anyone who has experienced something similar. I am not looking for judgement, just guidance on what steps to take. I have received a £170 debt collection letter from DCBL regarding a Euro Car Parks charge at Crown Street, Bolton. This was the first correspondence I received…
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