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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…
Holding on to your current mobile phone for as long as possible can certainly be a good way to save money, and sometimes getting an 'upgrade' isn't actually that much of an improvement (like in MSE Rob's experience). But the promise of new features, slicker designs and better technical support can sometimes be very…
This week's MSE Forum discussions span the range from what sort of garden hose to buy, to how to plan a bucket-list adventure by train on the other side of the world. Read on for more of this week's MoneySaving talking points. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/07/forum-highlights-10-07-2026/ Seen something…
I've never leased or PCP'd a car, I've always bought outright. I'm now in my sixties. The brand of car I've always wanted I would never "buy" as they have shocking depreciation, the interiors don't "wear" well and have I would say moderate reliability issues. The car brand in question is Alpha Romeo, and they (in my…
Hi all, last year I posted about receiving debt repayment letters around June 2025 demanding payment for a sum of £170 after I dropped someone at the airport a few weeks prior. I didn't pay (wasnt aware that I had to, my mistake,) and drove away. I was advised to completely ignore the letters. I did. The letters duly…
Hi, I am due to go to court regarding residential parking fines I acquired years ago after part of my permit had slipped when driving. The permit is visible on the dashboard and says the bay number I was parked in. I received several fines and was not aware of this as there was no PCN and the DVLA was not up to date. I…
HI, We have an issue with a neighbour who has invasive bamboo in their garden which has spread into our garden. We have been chatting to them to try to find a resolution and they are making moves to get some quotes but things are progressing slowly. As this has been going on for a while, we're inclined to go through our…
My (now late) Mum had pet insurance with Tesco. Her cat is 14 years old. The only claim she made was earlier in 2026 when the vet wanted to carry out a blood test. The cat is undergoing no continued treatment or check-ups. The premium for 2025-6 was £233. The renewal price quoted for 2026-7 saw a rise of 100% to £466. At…
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