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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…
hi I have three unenforceable accounts , no CCAs produced with link . today received three letters from moorcoft debt recovery. Does this mean they have took over my account? I plan to to say that the debts are in unenforceable. Can anyone advise me please? Letter says ‘Your account details have been passed to us by…
I'm considering giving my son a large lump son, for example £100,000, to hopefully live seven years and remove from inheritance tax. If I die within seven years passing on my whole estate to my wife, what happens to the gift ?: a. Nothing and can then be forgotten, estate has been passed onto my wife. b. Chargeable in some…
This discussion was created from comments split from: News: Private parking firms warned to treat motorists fairly, Euro Car Parks investigation launched.
Hi All, I've had someone look at weeds growing around the perimeter of my house and between some flags. I presumed it would require some pointing. However, he advised to spray hydrochloride over the weeds and this would remove them permanently. Is this true?
I've already used my £20k ISA allowance for this year. I have an easy access Cash ISA with Tembo (totalling £40k+) which I want to transfer for a better (and possibly fixed term) rate. Am I right is assuming that transfers are not subject to the £20k allowance limit?? i.e that a transfer does not constitute a new payment -…
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