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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…
I have received 2 emails from my current car (Rias} and home insurance (Sky) companies stating ‘they are unable to offer cover as you no longer meet our eligibility and/or acceptance criteria’. I have never made a claim on either insurance policy. I rang them and were told that the underwriters Aegis no longer cover my…
Hi all, This morning I received a letter from Resolvecall, apparently they've taken over a Capquest thing for me and they're going to attend my address if I don't contact them. The debt (Capital One) they're talking about is probably over 10 years old. I've had a Capital One account since with no problem and the balance…
What's the biggest waste of money that people still pay for every month? For me, it's things like unused subscriptions, expensive mobile contracts, and insurance renewals that quietly go up each year. What's the first expense you'd tell someone to cut if they wanted to save an extra £100–£200 a month?
Morning all. Apologies in advance for the technical nature of this post but I have a Y-Plan central heating and water system and I have bought one of these devices to make it smart: Shelly 2PM Gen4 | Dual Smart Relay with Power Monitoring & Matter | Shelly Europe There is a slight issue, however, in that the Shelly has two…
Royal London Short Duration Credit has, according to its fact sheet, a duration of 3.32 years. The fact sheet also shows its ten largest holdings having maturities of 2051, Perp, 2035, 2035, 2034, 2029, 2032, 2032, 2034, 2032. Are the largest holdings atypical of the overall fund or is something else going on?
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This means a change for those with substantial savings across M&S Bank and HSBC UK and/or First Direct. Here's what the transfer means for your savings, credit cards and more.
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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