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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.…
Has anyone else seen this? I get a quote from the MSE shop using the car's reg number. I get a quote (£930), then proceed through to the AA website - price is confirmed. It asks for the reg number again, which I enter and the price goes up to £1,199.17. Surely that's not allowed? And yes, before anyone asks, I did enter…
OK, I'm pushing 80 years old and our new Ring Wired Video doorbell is sending me daft. I've got it up and running, and I've even got it working with one of the Ring chime thingies that you plug into the mains. However … Is there a way of disabling that horrible three-note chime it makes OUTSIDE when the bell push is…
Hello, I’m looking for some advice about a used car I purchased from a dealership. Less than 30 days into my purchase the clutch failed while I was pulling out of a junction and had to be recovered. The vehicle was in the dealers garage for four days. I was then informed that it had been repaired and I went to collect it.…
I’m looking for some advice regarding an elderly lady who may soon need to move permanently into a nursing home. Over the past year she has been in and out of hospital and has recently been transferred to a temporary nursing home for assessment. We are close friends and effectively the nearest thing she has to family,…
Hello again, hoping some forumites can help confirm how things work in terms of continuing to pay INTO a personal pension in the same year as taking some funds OUT (via drawdown) of a different personal pension (both DC not DB pensions). Also, I have some associated questions on paying personal pension contributions for…
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