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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.…
I wonder if someone could help please. I have acquired my late parents bungalow. On the street all of the properties they are all in the same council tax band but after looking up details they vary inside from the smallest being 78m2 upto 120m2 . Would this be worth investigating further to see if the current band could be…
Hi all, Registered keeper received NTK for allegedly not displaying a P&D ticket. The driver purchased a ticket in cash and displayed it. The PCN does not show evidence of the car not displaying a P&D ticket-only pictures of the vehicle coming in and out of the car park. ticket has since been thrown away. Am I right in…
Hi, I received a letter as the vehicle keeper for a charge on the 27/01/2026 from UKPC. I have read the newbie thread and tried to absorb the info - the letter (and I got a 'final reminder' notice today) look compliant from other UKPC letters on the Forum. I have left it a bit late since receiving the first letter - should…
In certain cases a charity is able to reclaim at least some tax on membership subscriptions, even though part of the membership fee gives some benefit to the subscriber. Possibly the best known case is the National Trust. But it also applies to much smaller charities such as the choir in which I sing. Where the subscriber…
I work in local government and when I turned 58 I started to pay quite large monthly sums into a cash AVC. At 60 I took flexible retirement, took my pension, and 100% of my AVC as a tax fee lump sum. I continued working ( part time) and rejoined the LGPS, and started a new AVC, into which I pay most of my new part-time…
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