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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…
Long-time Forumites will have seen tales of retailers clamping down on customers they feel have made too many returns. How often do you find yourself returning goods you've bought online? Do you only return things that are clearly broken or not up to scratch? Or are you happy to send something back if you've changed your…
Holiday booking often involves a balancing act. You might find a bargain that's less convenient, a luxury option that's more expensive, or a flexible booking that offers extra peace of mind. When it comes down to it, what matters most to you when booking a holiday? Vote in the poll and share your thoughts in the thread.
Anyone had problems moving money out of Skipton to another ISA? I am weeks in to the process and so far have had several letters from Halifax stating Skipton have found a mis-match between details provided by Halifax and their own records. We have checked everything and spoken to Halifax. The only thing we could find was…
I am probably missing something really simple. Our 18 year old will hopefully be going to Uni in September, and our 16 year old to college. We had letters asking to confirm if either will be continuing in approved education, and if we don't respond the benefit will cease in September. We extended the 16 year old, but I am…
How do I disassociate my own credit report from my twin sister credit report? We were born on the same day and share one common name. We both live together and I can’t get credit because I apply and the providers check my sister credit report who is in debt. I have no debt and it is frustrating.
I am 26 years old and have a Plan 2 student loan. My balance has risen from approximately £29,000 in 2022 to over £32,000 in 2025 despite repayments being deducted through PAYE. According to my statements, interest added each year has exceeded my repayments, causing the balance to grow. My earnings have been around £40,000…
Hi everyone, Sorry if this is in the wrong section. I’m looking for some advice as I’m not sure where I stand legally. About a year ago, my van was damaged by a forklift while goods were being loaded. The business verbally accepted responsibility at the time, and the claim was passed to their public liability insurer.…
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