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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…
We have Interactive Investor accounts but I used to use a free account on the the London Stock Exchange website for quick price monitoring and to check dividend and results announcements through watchlists. They have now removed this facility and migrated the news monitoring to their Sparklive service. The new version does…
Can Alpha in remedy still be better when taking Classic around 57 (NPA 60) and Alpha (NPA 67) at 60? I get the feeling that the lower Classic figure will be generally evened out by Alpha when Alpha’s taken at 60. The higher Classic figure with Classic in remedy is tempting but the Alpha element starts off from a low base…
I just received the PCN attached from National Parking Control 10 days after posting. I've also attached a copy of their signage in the car park. Upon further digging apparently it is only the first hour that is free for blue badge holders, but that was not clear to me upon parking and seeing the sign. The valid blue badge…
I have an OEIC from way back which has increased substantially due to reinvestment (scrip) so, as a whole, is subject to a large amount of capital gains tax. However, if I were to sell the more recent, automatic, investments the difference in value between acquisition and sale would presumably be much lower. Is there a way…
I have train travel booked for today from split ticket and a hotel room booked for two nights in brighton for work. What are my chances for getting refunds considering Network Rail have advised against non-essential travel?
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