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When choosing a new product for the home, it can be hard to sort the wheat from the chaff. That's why savvy MoneySavers turn to the shared knowledge and experience of the MSE Forum when contemplating a big purchase. Read on to see what Forumites have been talking about this week.…
There's been a meme doing the rounds for a while about millennials preferring to make big online purchases using a laptop instead of a smartphone. Is it a sense of accuracy and security from using a physical keyboard? Perhaps the bigger screen makes it easier to see pictures or read vital information? Maybe it's just the…
Whether you're deciding where to live, taking up a new hobby or planning a getaway, the MSE Forum has plenty of wisdom for making the most of your cash. Let's take a look at some of the week's biggest talking points. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/06/forum-highlights-19-06-2026/ Seen something on the…
I'm being inundated with messages, via my V6 box and email, from VM to switch from my V6 software to 360. I'm highly resistant to doing this after what I've read about 360's. I'm just wondering when VM are likely to pull the plug on their V6 software? I have a contract with them until December 2027. I'm hoping I can keep…
Hi all, Looking for some views on options for a couple of small DB pensions I have from previous employers. In short, trying to decide whether to claim now and invest (currently plan to retire at 67) or leave them in place and claim later. I'll turn 57 in September, and am still working, self-employed, basic rate taxpayer.…
Hi, There's ongoing service issue affecting my 75‑year‑old mother‑in‑law, who is a TalkTalk customer on the Fast Broadband (non‑fibre) package. For approximately 4–5 months she has experienced extremely slow speeds and frequent loss of service. Multiple devices connect to the router but regularly show “No Internet”,…
So we have had one of these units for just over 5 years. It just failed (no power up) so if anyone would like to see the inside of one of them here you go whilst hubby strips it down and replaces the PCB and Motherboard. The PCB and Motherboard are all click connectors so the hope is And yes hubby says he checked the plug…
What are the pitfalls presented by the probate office and then HMRC if you submit PA1A/PA1P applications 5 years or 10 years+ after death? It is an expected estate for IHT purposes but I lack the full paperwork to prove it (liquid assets). CGT will be unavoidable. Interested to hear from those who can describe their own…
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