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There's been a meme doing the rounds for a while about millennials preferring to make big online purchases using a laptop instead of a smartphone. Is it a sense of accuracy and security from using a physical keyboard? Perhaps the bigger screen makes it easier to see pictures or read vital information? Maybe it's just the…
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…
My 15½ year old Yorkie/Pomeranian has developed constipation, and I wondered whether anyone has any remedies or knows of any products which might help. As he has aged, he has lost some teeth and not able to chew as well as he used to. He used to love chicken, which I cooked and cut in minute pieces, but he seems to have…
Just having a moan, but does anyone else get annoyed by emails from companies (typically towards the end of the month) that start with "It's Payday!…" then try to persuade you to buy one of their products? Seems very presumptuous and condescending IMO for at least a couple of reasons: a) That you are in receipt of a…
Has anyone else received a text message from EDF this afternoon telling them they have free electicity tomorrow? The message is in the same format as the usual Sunday Saver message, but I thought the whole idea was to qualify for free electricity on Sundays. I've tried calling them but lost the will to live after being on…
Hello all, I've got a TV licence related question but the context is still a little tough for me so please bear that in mind… My father passed away a few weeks ago and I have the joyful task of going through his finances as sole administrator of his estate. He and my mother were estranged and I didn't have a lot of contact…
I was recently told in an email from Vanguard that, as part of the new ISA rules, from April 2027 'Transfers from a stocks and shares ISA to a cash ISA will no longer be allowed'. Imagine that I have money in S&S ISA, however I am worried about a potential global crash (e.g. AI bubble pop or similar) and want to move my…
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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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