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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…
With the realisation that my contents insurance is due to renew tomorrow and I need to switch it to a more advantageous card, this week we're asking how you deal with big annual expenses such as insurance and seasonal festivities.
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…
I am managing the finances of an elderly relative who is using the proceeds of a house sale to fund care. Needless to say, we're talking about eye watering costs. I'm trying to find the best home for capital from which he will make monthly withdrawals. He will have 6 figures in a fixed term ISA but needs to keep enough…
I'm hoping to get a bit of a sanity check on a plan I'm putting together, and I want to make sure I haven't missed anything obvious. I already have a thread running over on the Pension board looking at the specifics of the NHS pension scheme, and the replies there have been brilliant. I’m posting this new thread here to…
good afternoon, just after some advice please. I bought an iPhone 16 brand new from a local curry’s store (late June 2025) Total cost was£699, this also included a trade in offer with an old iPhone. I still have the receipt & it was paid for by credit card. *Apple have it as registered since 1.July.2025. during the course…
Hi all, I’ve got this PCN due to being in a bus lane. I am a Private Hire Vehicle driver. I know where the location is. There is a bus and taxi sign just before turning left into the Priory Queensway of Birmingham. So I need help to appeal this PCN. Thanks a lot! Best regards David
I’m trying to work out what the best thing to do is, but I need to understand the financial implications. I am privately renting a 4 bed house for me and my 2 children. My ex partner and his daughter were living with us when we originally moved in, but it worked out cheaper for me to stay when he left, even though the 3 of…
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The Government has confirmed it has increased the maximum amount of support available to those affected via a loan from £10,000 to £20,000, but only for exceptional cases.
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