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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…
Hi, Some weeks ago, a (very large) recruitment consultancy contacted me, and as a result I agreed to go forward for an electronics engineering job in a city in the south of UK. It was a military job. The City is a 2 hour drive from my home so would mean relocation. It was at a well known defence contractor in this large…
I use running in the loosest sense of the word, I'm a very much a plodder. I've never been a runner, but have tried on and off a few times. Started back up a couple of weeks ago with a cheap Karrimor running shoe, they feel too wide and lack support. I Surprised myself that I could run/jog 2 miles without stopping (even to…
Hi MSE minds, As above, I'm heading back to Australia to see family and am considering going out on Emirates and back on Singapore Airlines. Are their major risks with this approach? I'll have insurance in place. I can see maybe a cancellation of the flight out would mean I'd be there for less time and may have to rebook.…
Did my usual submission via the clicker and uploaded the till receipt yesterday. No points today just an email saying I had missed getting the points because i hadn’t submitted anything. Wonder if the teething trouble with the app is back? Anyone else had issues this week?
I was getting very stressed having been asked to self assessment having only 3 months to get it submitted. A friend recommended his tax account so I got her to do mine. Still waiting for the bill but it was short term peace of mind. Having got advice from all you good folks here and seeing what she produced I may try to do…
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