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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…
I have just had a text to my mobile phone from the above about an unpaid parking charge for my vehicle. I do not know this company and suspect it is a scam ( i have not opened the text or replied to it ) does anybody know if this is a scam or possible genuine but sent to the wrong vehicle. Thanks for any help/ info.
Gday all I am with Eon next and my tariff ends soon MSE energy club shows "Next Fixed 24m Exclusive v3" - nearest Eon tariff on their site is " Next Fixed 24m v52" which is dearer. So my question is can I safely pick the tariff using the energy club? (don't want duplicate eon accounts and DDs) Thanks in anticipation
OK comparing my driving license with a friend (male) I noticed that they are slightly different from each other. Mine says "Mrs First/ Last name where as my friends say just .First/Last name (no title). I'm not particularly bothered tbh but does seem a bit odd in this day and age that there's a difference. I assume that…
Hi everyone, I’m hoping to get some independent views on a situation affecting a small group of long-serving employees. Our employer closed its Defined Benefit (DB) pension scheme to new entrants many years ago, with all new employees joining a Defined Contribution (DC) scheme instead. Existing members remained in the DB…
Hello folks, I stumbled across this quick interactive game today and thought some of you might find it interesting: https://www.strategicwealthpartners.co.uk/can-you-beat-the-ftse-100 It’s a 10-year historical simulator where you try to time the market based on real news headlines from the past. It really drives home how…
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