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Whether it's buying a new item, picking up a secondhand bargain or repairing something you already own, the MSE Forum has MoneySaving wisdom for you. Here's our roundup of some of this week's top topics. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/02/forum-highlights-20-02-2026/ Seen something on the Forum we should…
When something inevitably gets damaged or stops working, some of us might be knowledgeable (or brave) enough to sort it ourselves while others might prefer to get a pro to do the job. But if we're being honest, a few of us will likely leave it for as long as possible before doing anything. What's your first reaction when…
Cleaning, tidying and home improvements have been among this week's big themes on the MSE Forum: from choosing a vacuum cleaner to what to do all those allen keys that come with flatpack furniture. Read on for more of the latest MoneySaving discussions.…
Guidance needed! I need to purchase travel insurance and I think an annual policy is my best bet. However, for each trip, different family members will be travelling: couple/single adult/children/family. Does that matter for an annual policy? Thank you
Couldn't make my mind up if better in the Cutting Tax board or here but decided here. New tax codes are arriving for 2026/27. If on the full new state pension it should show 51 weeks of new rate of £241.30pw plus 1 week of old at £230.25pw. Total should therefore be £12,536. Assuming no other deductions/allowances, tax…
Hi all, I’m a first-time buyer and would really appreciate some real-world advice from people who’ve been in a similar situation. We’re in the process of buying a semi-detached house in London. A survey has just been carried out, and it’s confirmed that the chimney has been removed on all floors. The seller says this was…
I booked a flight through sky scanner and used kiwi as the agent, they charged me £168.32 for checked in baggage, when I arrived at the airport to fly with Norse, the airline said the bags have not been added and I had to pay Norse direct again tor the bags each way. When I arrived home I applied for a refund as Kiwi did…
I ordered a large item from Amazon EU sarl @£280. It seems this came from abroad but customs was included in the price. The item was damaged in transit, delivered by Fed-ex. In any case it says on Amazon that it is eligible for return up to 30 days. It was delivered 4 days ago. The sender issued a refund and said not to…
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