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When one MoneySaver found their preferred white chocolate was no longer on the shelves, naturally they turned to the MSE Forum to find a cost-conscious tasty alternative. Read on for more on that and the rest of the week's top discussions. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/07/forum-highlights-31-07-2026/…
Whether it's to cut down on food waste, get better value for money, or enjoy tomorrow's lunch, taking leftovers home after a meal out can be a smart move. Yet plenty of people still feel a bit awkward about asking for a doggy bag. When you're eating at a restaurant and don't finish your meal, how often do you ask to take…
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…
I hope everyone is well, unfortunately I have found myself in the situation with another PCN again. This is for overstaying in a McDonald's car park. I contacted McDonald's and they said they don't have the authority to cancel and I have to go through the parkeing operator I missed the deadline to make an appeal to 'Civil…
not there yet, few years off. But wondering about practicalities. How did you get yourself sorted so hopefully day one of retirement was pretty smooth? eg pension applications/payouts may take some time, so how early do you start getting that lined up? did you try and get different income sources timed to arrive fairly…
https://www.coventrybuildingsociety.co.uk/member/our-branches/branch-notices.html https://www.co-operativebank.co.uk/help-and-support/ways-to-bank/branch-banking/#branch-relocation Whilst not unexpected, i actually think the integration is a good thing, so being able to service both companies in one branch is a positive…
A warmer morning today.
One of our children wants to buy their first property. They were a little short on the minimum deposit so we've gifted them a small amount to help, but now the Solicitors want to check all our finances and sources of income. It's all legal but just messy as a result of long standing savings and recent benefits from a will.…
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