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Holding on to your current mobile phone for as long as possible can certainly 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 tempting,…
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…
hi all lowell have sent me a letter. Offered me a 70% discount. Should I do this? As it says on the letter will affect my credit score more as will only show as partially paid? Or just continue with payments? any help/ advice would be much appreciated
I recently saw an ad for a lightweight walking pad, from a company called Walkipad. I paid £76 and when the order was confirmed it said delivery would be a few days. When nothing happened and the SHOP app showed "waiting for details" I queried it by email. Two days later I got an answer saying delivery would soon. I asked…
The Santander £180 current account switch requires you to pay in £1,500. Looking at the ts & cs, I can't see any requirement to keep that money in the account for a certain period of time but thought I'd double check here. They have some wording about not paying if you abuse the switching offer. Would that include paying…
I live in a terraced house (which we own) and my neighbour's landlord has been in touch to say that the tenants next door have a damp problem in their bedroom. The landlord has written to us by recorded delivery (but not given her name and address) saying that her 'tradesman' has looked at the issue and has found that…
I am with 212 for cash isa and in the last 3 months Santander. I find the latter impossible to speak to. It's all automated and I've been trying for 3 days to speak to a human. In regard to 212 I am trying to move out partial ISA money and they keep saying they have not received it(isa transfer request). I am at the point…
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