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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’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…
Greetings all Claim received from CEL. I have today completed the AOS on MCOL. Off on hols tomorrow will start the admin of defence by the pool :-) Billy
Hi The electric boot on my 2017 SEAT Ateca Xcellence has started playing up—it refuses to close properly and gives off error beeps when triggered. I’m looking to avoid dealership prices and replace the electric actuators myself. I’ve spotted matching pairs on eBay under part numbers 575827851A and 575827852A (for the KH7…
The airport has issues with water supplies to the airfield. Toilets can't flush, no water to sinks, restaurants having to close, aircraft not able to uplift water. Apparently they are now stopping people from going airside. Expect delays and cancellations later. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdew2dnxlzzo What a mess.
Hi All, trip booked to Turkey leaving on 20 September 2026, returning 27 September 2026. Turkey govt website says passports must have an expiry date of 150 days left on them from the date of arrival. One of our group has a passport which expires in September 2027 but the issue date is January 2017. Would this still be…
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