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Whether you're deciding where to live, taking up a new hobby or planning a getaway, the MSE Forum has plenty of wisdom for making the most of your cash. Let's take a look at some of the week's biggest talking points. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/06/forum-highlights-19-06-2026/ Seen something on the…
England and Scotland's 2026 World Cup campaigns are off to a flying start with both teams securing wins in their first games. But this year's competition has garnered controversy over exorbitant ticket costs, leaving many fans priced out. How regularly do you attend professional sporting events as a paying spectator? Vote…
If your stomach can stand it, a detour on the dodgems or spin on a rollercoaster can be part of a thrilling day out regardless of age. But do the theme parks in the UK give you enough bang for your buck, or do you feel short changed by short rides, long queues, rubbish food and awful accessibility? Vote in the thread and…
Hi, I have a rental property. When tenant moved out I want to sell quickly. To avoid the hassle and expense of advertising etc, I tried to sell to an investor. Contacted a few and accepted what I thought was a reasonable offer. Buyer asked for 4 weeks to entry date / completion. Then delay because he was on holiday.…
I turn 55 next year and work sucks so I am looking at my options. Assuming I have a plan for after full state pension kicks in at 67, already checked, I need to work out the best drawdown strategy for 55 to 60 then 60-67. I have a small DB pension which starts at 60 paying £4000 per year hence the 2 time periods. My first…
I currently have 5 savings pots with TSB, with standing orders setup each month to save for Christmas, Summer Hols, Birthdays etc. The interest rate on this has fallen to 1.44%, so I'm trying to find an alternative method with better rates. I've been searching around but cant find anywhere as simple as the setup I have…
My smart meter measures export as well as import and the export reading has been assigned its own MPAN. But my export statements not only show this MPAN but also a full supply number. The bottom line of my supply number is my export MPAN but the top line reads: 08 0482 781 Is this normal or a quirk of my export provider,…
Good Morning My Husband & I have 2 x ISAs each & I am worried we are breaking the tax rules When an EXISTING ISA matures & it is transferred, can we also open a NEW ADDITIONAL ISA provided they are either side of the tax year. We always have 1 year cash ISAs (for convenient access). He opened a new ISA in Oct 25. plus he…
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