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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…
With the realisation that my contents insurance is due to renew tomorrow and I need to switch it to a more advantageous card, this week we're asking how you deal with big annual expenses such as insurance and seasonal festivities.
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…
Hi, I'm confused about what's legally allowed when operating a Flexible ISA in conjunction with other non-flexible ISAs. In theory could I contribute £15k of my annual allowance across cash/S&S ISAs and then with a flexible one could I contribute £10k and ensure that £5k is withdrawn to ensure a net balance of £5k, thereby…
Can anyone confirm if using a PayPal debit card linked to a PayPal account connected to a chase debit card pays cashback twice? Chase offer 2% debit card cashback (max £20 month) and PayPal offer 1%. I have my PayPal debit card linked to my current account debit card and I'm earning the PayPal points no problem, but my…
Hi, A couple of months ago I bought a rise and recline chair from a local furniture store costing just over £1,300, paying in full on my debit card (I would normally have used my credit card, but couldn't remember my credit card PIN, so foolishly just used my debit card instead). I was advised that delivery would be 6-8…
I have a self-managed ISA with II which currently has four active funds in it totalling around £300K. I'm (still) looking at moving some of those funds to passive equivalents. My passive ISA with II is in their Managed ISA which is a separate account in II terms, and to move money to it I would have to sell in the active…
Sorry if this has been posted before. There is a new MD organised by Pick My Postcode. You don't have to use main site (but it is free). This runs independent of that and is the same format as all the others. Sadly I haven't time to post them all each time… https://comps.pickmypostcode.com/index
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