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This week MoneySavers have been seeking and sharing wisdom about improvements to every room and space in the home and garden, from the bedroom to the kitchen and the lawn to the patio. Read on for more of the week's MSE Forum talking points. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/09/forum-highlights-04-09-2026/…
Not all banking apps are made equal. While some have slick interfaces and snazzy features, others can be a pain to navigate. How would you rate your bank's app? If you have several, focus on the one you use most. Vote in the poll then share your thoughts in the thread.
Hi everyone, From today, you can follow other forum users. When someone you follow starts a new discussion or adds a comment, you can choose to receive a forum notification or email alert. You can also view and manage the people you follow from your account. You can now filter Latest Threads to show posts from people you…
In 2022 I crystallised my SIPP for the first time by taking a PCLS of approximately £265,000. At the time it used up 99% of my LTA. I now have two pots within my SIPP - a large crystallised pot from which I drawdown a monthly income and a much smaller uncrystallised pot. The value of the uncrystallised pot is roughly…
Hi all, first timer here, quick bit of advice needed. I have been sent a Letter Before Claim from Gladstones (on behalf of their client Horizon Parking.) The amount is £125 (£70 charge + £45 costs). Its from parking in Lewes Tescos just over a year ago (10.7.25). I did get a letter from Horizon (dated 18.08.25), which I…
Interest was paid in yesterday. I expected to be able to access the money today as I was debating between opening another reg saver or just simplifying my banking & sticking it in one savings account. Only to find that I don't seem to be able to access it at all. Still shows as regular saver, yet with £3,7xx.xx in it. As…
Had this twice on this recent trip & wondered if it's luck of the draw or something else. I know this is going to sound daft as this only happened at the start of the week & then yesterday but I can't remember if the first time was in the UK or once we landed in Poland. The second time was obviously Poland. Basically got…
I have just obtained a buildings insurance quote on their website and it only asked for my address and not lots of details about the number if rooms, construction etc etc. The T&C's seem to state that the full house rebuild value is covered plus outbuildings, garden walls etc. But I suspect that my rebuild value is over…
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