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The beauty of the MSE Forum is that it's a place for real people to freely share their knowledge and experience with one another. Let's explore what MoneySavers have been chatting about this week. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/07/forum-highlights-24-07-2026/ Seen something on the Forum we should include…
With the realisation that my contents insurance is due to renew tomorrow and I need to switch it to a more advantageous card, this week we're asking how you deal with big annual expenses such as insurance and seasonal festivities.
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…
Hi, I had to declare myself bankrupt way back in 1999. For the pretty low sum of approx £15,000 but at the time it was unmanageable for me to handle this. I took complete responsibility for my debt as it included bank loan and credit card debts which started when I was at uni, it also included a loan for a car which was…
I've been moved on to end-of-loan direct debits to avoid overpayment of my Plan 1 loan. It's due to be written off in a few years anyway. What would happen if I simply stopped paying from my bank account? Do they put you back on PAYE deductions?
I joined Spusu a week ago, porting my existing number from Lycamobile. The port request took just1 day to complete, while I was using the temporary number texts were being received and sending ok. After the port, I wasn’t receiving texts from my wife on Lycamobile, I was also aware of missing a couple of messages I was…
Hi Everyone, Not been around for a bit, but today I have come home to a Simple Procedure Notice of Claim (Form 6a). We are in Scotland. Original debt is to MBNA - £2591.47, it was bought by PRA group and Brodies is the solicitor dealing with the debt. I have requested the CCA from PRA group, first letter they ignored,…
hi all can anyone advise ive currently got a card with 2500 on 0% min payment something £27 so ive been paying the straight £30 this is with virgin so to save me sending payment every month ive set a DD for the £30 email confirmed all setup from virgin, question is the dd payment is taken 1 day before due date, is that…
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