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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…
Hi My Daughter lives at the other side of the country and she recently bought her first property which is a massive thing for her as prices where she lives are great. She made her offer in late March and it completed a few days ago. Two friends viewed the flat with her as me and her Dad are at the other side of the country…
Hi all, I’m hoping someone can offer some advice because we’ve received a Southern Water bill for £1,141.80 and cannot work out what has happened. We usually pay around £50 per month. The bill covers 15 April to 5 August and says two of us used 208,000 litres of water, averaging 1,841 litres a day. We have not had any…
My wife makes around £35 interest on savings right now but it’s quite low. I make as little as 10 pound. Is it right the best way is to open a fixed rate for my ten and pay interest monthly. With my wife is it okay she opens a 20k isa and puts rest in a fixed account? Again interest paid monthly so she can transfer it out?…
Cryptocurrencies can offer high rewards but are risky. I don't want to start a war over how good/bad they are, but are just posting for the benefit of those who do trade them. For anyone wanting to trade cryptocurrencies, you need to us an exchange to buy/sell the crypto, as well as a way to deposit & withdraw money. I'm…
Hi Will try to keep brief. Lived in property for 20+ years whereby I believe we have a good chance of a council tax band challenge, based on properties on the same road and surrounding roads. I stupidly didn’t challenge it whilst we still lived in the property and have since moved out. Formally challenged to the VOA…
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