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This week we reached the point where there are four months till Christmas – but in one corner of the MSE Forum it's yuletide all year round as MoneySavers plot their festive preparations. Read on for more of the latest talking points. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/08/forum-highlights-28-08-2026/ Seen…
Reduced-to-clear items can be a beacon of MoneySaving when it comes to your grocery shop, but just how regularly do you seek out the yellow sticker goods when ambling down the aisles? Vote in the poll then share your thoughts in the thread.
A good breakfast sets the tone for the day ahead so when you pop some bread in the toaster, you want it to come out just right. One MoneySaver is on a quest to find the ultimate toaster that doesn't produce a disappointingly uneven result. Read on for more about that and a selection from the rest of this week's MSE Forum…
Greetings, had a LISA account for several year. Completed a house purchase couple of years ago. Made the last £4000 payment but house purchase completed before the government bonus was paid. So I have £1000 (+ interest) sitting in an account I have no use for. What would you do with the LISA now? Can't take the money out…
Hi everyone, I'd appreciate a few pointers here as a total beginner and my situation is a bit uncommon (I think?). I am on UC and ADP, and I work a part time seasonal job. Due to disability I have never been able to work full time and earn a 'proper' salary, my current job takes most of my energy to sustain and I doubt…
I have seen an offer for one months trial for Apple TV for my Smart TV then a subscription of £9.99 a month. How soon can you cancel and is it straight forward as you are required to give your card details to debit. I have heard of so many people on various offers who have difficulty cancelling or there is hidden wording…
I am always on Facebook, recently there are videos of people using lasers to remove rust/paint etc. Does anyone use one and are they expensive? They remove rust and then it's ready to paint? They look like a very dangerous tool in the wrong hands; health and safety will no doubt restrict their use, assuming they are legal.
What is FLYLADY? Well, it's our version of the US flylady idea - but we work on the principle that housework is not fun, it's boring, can be time-consuming, is often thankless but, unfortunately, necessary. It's here on Old Style to provide the support we all need and to make the whole task easier and quicker. We also…
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The Government has confirmed it has increased the maximum amount of support available to those affected via a loan from £10,000 to £20,000, but only for exceptional cases.
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