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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…
Hi This maybe a really silly question but its bothering me. I have ISA's but next year I wont be 65 so the accounts I already have do I have to reduce those or is it any new ISA's next year is £12K?
A conundrum as old as time itself (well since the invention of cars and the advent of money lending!) I'm a long time MSE disciple and like to think I'm more than savvy enough to pick a good deal however in this instance I am struggling to square a circle with regards to whether it's cheaper to use my savings or take out a…
Hi we are in the process of remortgaging to accord and borrowing extra. We have had valuation which matched the figure used to base initial application on and have had questions to answer. How much longer will this take, it's been about 2 weeks now. I am worried they will decine on affordability even though borrowing extra…
Hi all, Lloyds have offered a £75 bonus if I open a savings a/c at 3% AER with £2001 for 6 months. To do it, I'd move money from a flexible Cash ISA at 4.19%. I'm a basic rate tax payer but am within the £5K interest allowance. Is this something I should consider? (My mind is muddled with the math.) Many thanks. :)
Hey all, I'm looking for some advice about opening some savings accounts. I have a chunk in premium bonds, but I'm not impressed with how much winnings I'm getting and would like to move it somewhere with higher interest rates. I want it reasonably safe and accessible though. Then is another chunk of cash that is currently…
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