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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…
Hi folks I've been banking with HSBC for quite a few years now, but their interest rates aren't particularly great so it's time for a change. After weighing up my options on MSE I've initiated a transfer of my cash ISA to Vida, and have already moved my easy access savings (about £32K) to Chase. I was just wondering if…
If I open this ISA and then start an ISA transfer that won't be completed until end of September 2026 which is the maturity date of the ISA being transferred, what happens to the Coventry ISA? Does Coventry close the ISA as its too long to wait or does the ISA stay open with a zero balance until the funds are transfer at…
Hi Everyone, I purchased the parking ticket for 1 hour and stay 30 mins late. Received the pcn fine today. The date of incident was 30/06, letter received on 21/07. Is there anything I could do to appeal this fine? Could someome help me please! Thanks
Had my car's MOT this week and it passed, but the advisory list was much longer than I'd expected. Nothing major, but it got me wondering whether testers are just being more thorough these days. Has anyone else noticed this, or have I just been lucky in previous years? Also, do you tend to get advisories sorted straight…
Hi, I need a sanity check and some advice here. My car is currently being recalled Peugeot and I'm having an epic with it, and it feels like they are trying to massively up-sell work and make things difficult to deal with. I live in a rural part of Cornwall where public transport is more or less non existent. I am a full…
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