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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 am going to try and eat better and drink more water as I read it can improve your mood (I get depressed sometimes). The problem is that I don't specifically cooking. Spending hours in the kitchen is not my idea of heaven, I like the result not the process. The other problem is that good food isn't always conducive to…
Last year, Utilita decided to sell many of their accounts to EDF. This included my Mum's. On the first EDF bill, we spotted that her Utilita remaining credit had not been transferred in full. Initially they refused to explain why, but after many emails, phone calls and a letter of complaint, they finally admitted that they…
Oh god! Completely forgot to pay drop off charge and just received this PCN today. Please advise.
Long story short…opened BOS got acc no's for CA…opened Lloyds RS straight after …got acc details…funded their RS…got log in details today for BOS online …can't see option to open up "BOS" RS…chatbot saying only allowed 1 per acc..!! SORTED..!!! Gives you the option through their "app"…immediately… doesn't online only….
Hello, Dad died just over 2 weeks ago, and as his previous POA it was agreed in the family for myself to inform his bank and apply to distribute his money etc under the small estate policy they hold. Called the bank this afternoon for an update, to be told that someone else has also registered his death and applied to be…
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