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Which one item truly brings you happiness for little or no cost? That's the question posed by one MoneySaver this week. Let's take a tour of some of the latest MSE Forum highlights. Seen something on the Forum we should include in next week's highlights blog? Let us know in this thread.
There's a bank holiday approaching (at least at the time of posting this!), which means many people will be thinking of attempting some jobs that need doing around the home. But while some seem comfortable knocking together an extension or retiling a bathroom, others find putting up a shelf or changing a fuse to be an…
What have MoneySavers been talking about this week on the MSE Forum? Join us for a whistle-stop tour of some of the latest discussions and dilemmas. Seen something on the Forum we should include in next week's highlights blog? Let us know in this thread.
Several years ago I joined MSE with a different user name, but then it all went a bit wrong with losing job and other things, so I sort of fell by the wayside. Now I have created a new profile and am starting again with more determination. I have read so many people's diaries and can see that it helps you focus and it is…
Ninja Saving Turtles Challenge AUGUST 2025 Welcome to the NSJ Challenge for August. We're a very supportive and friendly group who come together each month to work on our debts or to save for our future. We have a holistic outlook so we aim to look after our mental and physical health, are kind to everyone and love to have…
Please forgive the corny thread title inspired by The Who but this post on the bloated 'how do I make the most of it' thread prompted me to initiate a new one... Well, there was yet another misty and bleak start in North Notts today (Thursday), but my SSW 3.92 kWp system was generating around 3kW for just a few minutes…
I've just started online work but I've had to put forward £150 and now they are asking for a further £300 which I cannot physically afford - they will not release back to me the original funds until I pay this additional money. I cannot see anywhere in the terms and conditions this is the process. Where do I stand ?
Been with sky for many years, my contract ends on 19 September. I have Sky Broadband Superfast and Sky Talk Anytime Extra "67.0 Mbps Average Download Speed, Unlimited Downloads. Includes Line Rental". They want to increase it from £58 to £63/month. Can I do better than this? I rarely use my landline now so not making any…
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