We're a friendly community of MoneySavers sharing our experiences and tips to help each other out
Budgeting, Banking, Cards and Loans, Credit Scores, Reclaim fees & charges
Making money, Debt-Free Diaries, Bankruptcy, IVAs & DROs
Consumer Rights, MoneySaving, Deals, Vouchers & Discounts, Freebies
Tax & Benefits, Jobs & Training, Pensions, Redundancy, Charities
Buying, Renting, Selling, Energy, Household Bills, Home Improvement
Insurance & Life Assurance, Disability, Weddings, Children, Death & Probate
Holidays, Days Out, Flight Delays, Parking Tickets, Public Transport
Competitions Time, Old Style MoneySaving, Techie Stuff, Crafting
Need help using the MSE Forum, or want to share feedback about how this website works?
The humble cassette has been making a bit of a comeback over the last year. Even the likes of Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande have released tracks on tape. Whether it's due to nostalgia, novelty or perceived differences in audio quality, there's still a demand for physical media despite the convenience of streaming. How do…
Where you'll stay and what you'll do are key parts of booking a getaway, but figuring out what to do about dining can be a huge factor. Are you big on hotel buffets? Do you explore the local eateries? Prefer to prep your own meals? Vote in the poll and share your thoughts in the thread.
The final week of May is bringing a bank holiday, a half term school break and soaring temperatures, meaning the air will be filled with the smell of sunscreen and the sound of ice cream vans. When the mercury shoots up, what's your primary go-to for dealing with the heat? Vote in the poll then share your thoughts in the…
I appreciate no crystal ball etc., but with the way things are and assuming no need to access funds in the next 5 years, what would you be inclined to do? Leave funds invested in a 5 year ILSC term or withdraw and maybe invest into fixed rate cash ISAs every year (starting with 20k 2026-27) - with the balance in an easy…
delete delete
I have received judgement letter from court as Gladstone Solicitor (Horizon Parking Ltd) has entered judgement against me. I have received Court Claim letter dated 12th May 2026 on 5th June 2026 & same day I have received Judgement Order. Now, how to respond to Judgement Letter. How to prove that I have received Court…
I received a NTK from SIP which states reason for issue as "vehicle not permitted and consideration period exceeded". It gives time of entry 12:06:56 and exit 12:29:23. I therefore presume that the car park operated ANPR. I have appealed to SIP as Keeper and asked for full photographic evidence. They replied as follows:…
Hi everyone, I am hoping someone can help with a serious credit file issue involving Lycamobile. They added a default to my wife's Experian credit report without any warning or notification and we only discovered it recently when it caused a mortgage application to be rejected. The Beginning: October - December 2023…
This is the place for questions around your rights as a consumer, including reclaims, faulty goods & more
It looks like you're new here. Sign in or register to get started.
How much can you manage to save in 2026?
Helping people to save money by setting aside days every month where you deliberately don't spend unnecessary cash.
We love seeing your MoneySaving success stories! Let us know below if something you've read or done on MSE this year has left you better off. We might even share your story in a future Money Tips email!
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.
Free and available on iOS and Android
Tip Email
