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The beauty of the MSE Forum is that it's a place for real people to freely share their knowledge and experience with one another. Let's explore what MoneySavers have been chatting about this week. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/07/forum-highlights-24-07-2026/ Seen something on the Forum we should include…
With the realisation that my contents insurance is due to renew tomorrow and I need to switch it to a more advantageous card, this week we're asking how you deal with big annual expenses such as insurance and seasonal festivities.
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…
Welcome to the weekly Flylady Thread. What is FLYLADY? Well, it's our version of the US flylady idea - but we work on the principle that housework is not fun, it's boring, can be time-consuming, is often thankless but, unfortunately, necessary. It's here on Old Style to provide the support we all need and to make the whole…
Hi all, first post about this, I have found this board really useful reading through other threads while dealing with this. Quick background: Bought a used car from a small independent AA Approved dealer in April for £8,000, by bank transfer. Air con wasn't right shortly after purchase, had it regassed myself. About a…
I've just been on a travel insurance comparison website and compared single trip vs annual. Using exactly the same data I was quoted £379 for a single trip and £109 for an annual multitrip. This doesn't make any sense to me. I declared depression/anxiety and high cholesterol on both quotes. The trip is 25 days in Thailand.…
Firstly, sorry about the long post, but I have been doing a lot of thinking and looking at options to the point where I am now tired and confused. My sky+ box is very old and increasingly frequently freezes so I am looking for another option before it gives up as the card can no longer transfer to another box and I would…
Hi all, received a PCN from Euro Car Parks for EG Heathrow. Does anyone know if this is Heathrow land and the same appeal as Airports can be used? Picture of the ticket attached. The garage is located at Southern Perimeter Rd, Stanwell, HEATHROW TW6 3PF, it is currently an Asda Express but google still shows either Esso or…
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