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This week MoneySavers have been seeking and sharing tips for dealing with problems around the home and garden – as well as planning for long-distance summer travel. Let's explore some of this week's MSE Forum talking points. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/07/forum-highlights-17-07-2026/ Seen something on…
Holding on to your current mobile phone for as long as possible can certainly be a good way to save money, and sometimes getting an 'upgrade' isn't actually that much of an improvement (like in MSE Rob's experience). But the promise of new features, slicker designs and better technical support can sometimes be very…
This week's MSE Forum discussions span the range from what sort of garden hose to buy, to how to plan a bucket-list adventure by train on the other side of the world. Read on for more of this week's MoneySaving talking points. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/07/forum-highlights-10-07-2026/ Seen something…
Good Afternoon, I have received a letter from CE regarding a PCN from Feb 2025. Initially I didn't get the original fine as I had moved property and not updated my log book. DCBL then contacted me a few months later at my current address. I tried to appeal to them and they outright said no to any appeal. A few months went…
I have several very old and defaulted credit card debts and so far all that got back to me, the cca’s are back as unenforceable. There are still 3 or 4 dragging their heels, stating that they are waiting for the original lender to get back to them, one (Cabot) even saying I hadn’t paid the £1 so won’t proceed with my…
Last year my car broke down when I was visitng my gym. My key wouldn't work and I couldn't find an emergency auto locksmith so I had to leave it overnight. I got the key fixed the following day but got a PCN from Euro Car Parks due to overstaying. I've since had DCB Legal chasing me. I told DCB Legal that I'd broken down…
When I go into my Google account > manage your Google account > security and sign in - it says my live.com (Hotmail) password is weak and has been compromised. I changed my Hotmail password and made it very strong but still on my Google account it says it's compromised and weak. Anyone know why that is and what I can do?…
Hi, we have just returned from holiday to get a PCN, we had paid for parking but used the wrong reg on the RingGo app. Is it best to just follow the process you outline or try appealing as we have actually paid
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