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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…
England and Scotland's 2026 World Cup campaigns are off to a flying start with both teams securing wins in their first games. But this year's competition has garnered controversy over exorbitant ticket costs, leaving many fans priced out. How regularly do you attend professional sporting events as a paying spectator? Vote…
If your stomach can stand it, a detour on the dodgems or spin on a rollercoaster can be part of a thrilling day out regardless of age. But do the theme parks in the UK give you enough bang for your buck, or do you feel short changed by short rides, long queues, rubbish food and awful accessibility? Vote in the thread and…
Hi all Looking for some advice. We purchased a house (late 60's) with an old garage conversion which had damp problems. Our builders took it back to the brick and re did the conversion. They dug a trench calling the wall put it some plastic and filled with shingle. Two years later we discovered that water had been coming…
Hello, It’s been a long time since I’ve been on the forum. Back in 2020 I defaulted on all my debts and started a self managed DMP. Fast forward nearly 6 years (where has the time gone?!!) and my defaults are starting to drop off my credit report. Over the past 6 years I have been making small token payments to all my…
There is a company selling illegal goods on Facebook I reported it to Facebook on Thursday - but it is STILL there Who should I report it to - outside Facebook ?
My understanding is that at 55 (soon 57), I can start to withdraw from my pension pot. I can take 25% of the pot up to £268275 tax free and then £50270 per year at 20% tax (or less), assuming I have no other income. How big (small?) a pot do I need to avoid the higher rate tax in my lifetime and still withdraw the whole…
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