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When one MoneySaver found their preferred white chocolate was no longer on the shelves, naturally they turned to the MSE Forum to find a cost-conscious tasty alternative. Read on for more on that and the rest of the week's top discussions. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/07/forum-highlights-31-07-2026/…
Whether it's to cut down on food waste, get better value for money, or enjoy tomorrow's lunch, taking leftovers home after a meal out can be a smart move. Yet plenty of people still feel a bit awkward about asking for a doggy bag. When you're eating at a restaurant and don't finish your meal, how often do you ask to take…
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…
I have a lump sum to invest and have been advised 50% into smoothed PRU fund (risk level 2) and 50% into a mutual fund (risk level 3). I've tried to understand it all but feeling overwhelmed and now considering just half of the money into PRU as a form of saving for retirement and keeping the rest in savings with no risk.…
Need some advice please. Unpaid council tax bill - long story short - was studying to be a nurse, didn’t update them (became a single parent, struggled financially etc.) and got a bill of £1268.19. I have done an income and expenditure form which leaves me with a disposable income of £93. I am also a single parent and…
Posting on behalf of a situation involving a friend's car, which I was borrowing at the time. Timeline and facts: Alleged contravention date: October 2025. Location was a private car park at a church in Hackney, London. Contravention description given as "Failure To Pay For Full Duration Of Stay." Operator is UK Car Park…
Summary:In 2024, I exchanged contracts for an off-plan apartment in Liverpool developed by Nexus Residential and sold through RWinvest, paying a deposit of over £60,000. Timeline & Issues: October 2025: RWinvest notified me that completion was scheduled for January 2026 and instructed me to arrange a mortgage. January…
Hi everyone, I'm currently shopping for an engagement ring and I'm trying to decide between an oval diamond and a round diamond. I've noticed that round diamonds usually cost more, while oval diamonds often look larger for the same carat weight. For those who have bought one recently: Which shape did you choose and why? Is…
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