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When choosing a new product for the home, it can be hard to sort the wheat from the chaff. That's why savvy MoneySavers turn to the shared knowledge and experience of the MSE Forum when contemplating a big purchase. Read on to see what Forumites have been talking about this week.…
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…
And charged us. We have proved the fine was issued incorrectly but Premier Parking Ltd won't reopen the fine as they say its been paid. How do we tackle this. It's £75 which is alot of money to us
Having looked at quotes for Aircon etc, and being unpleasantly surprised, we thought we’d give a ceiling fan a go. We’ve gone for a DC unit, specific for the very low noise but because we want a specific look, it’s cost a few £s than the one from B&Q. Has anyone got any opinions about ceiling fans? Hoping just for the air…
Although its dissapered when I logged in in now it asked for Photo ID Employment details (I'm unemployed) Details of money paid into account (basic benefits!) NI number Tax details.. It doesn't specify then moves onto monthly & annual inputs/earnings (which is nigh on impossible to do on a small phone) Anyone done this and…
Have been issued with a PCN from Parkingeye for a car that I lease. Lease company originally received the PCN as registered keeper and sent me a copy of the PCN and their letter to Parkingeye informing them of my details as hirer. Received almost identical PCN to my address about 2 weeks later which was just a double sided…
Not first time buyer so this is only about the using at 60 option. I've got £1 in it. I've been looking through the details and see that you can only deposit up to 50 years old and only draw from 60 years old. So invest £4000 in my 50th year and draw with 25% bonus 10 years later. WIth compounding that equates to around…
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