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Whether you're deciding where to live, taking up a new hobby or planning a getaway, the MSE Forum has plenty of wisdom for making the most of your cash. Let's take a look at some of the week's biggest talking points. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/06/forum-highlights-19-06-2026/ Seen something on the…
England and Scotland's 2026 World Cup campaigns are off to a flying start with both teams securing wins in their first games. But this year's competition has garnered controversy over exorbitant ticket costs, leaving many fans priced out. How regularly do you attend professional sporting events as a paying spectator? Vote…
If your stomach can stand it, a detour on the dodgems or spin on a rollercoaster can be part of a thrilling day out regardless of age. But do the theme parks in the UK give you enough bang for your buck, or do you feel short changed by short rides, long queues, rubbish food and awful accessibility? Vote in the thread and…
I had an Argos card as I needed some white goods. I put them on bnpl. Now the Argos card had changed to Argos pay I have lost the ability to pay off my bnpl deals before they run out. It means very shortly I’m going to be slammed with interest. does anyone know if a credit card will balance transfer from Argos pay?
Hello everyone, If this isn't the best place to post this, I apologise and admin, please feel free to move it to a better location - please just let me know. I'm trying to help someone close to me who is a sole trader. As I am a PAYE employee, it's a new world to me, so I would appreciate any answers to my questions/advice…
Hello everyone, I'm trying to get some advice to help someone close to me, who is a sole trader, get a pension, but it's an area I know nothing about so as I am PAYE employed, so I would appreciate your advice. I believe that sole traders can get the same tax relief PAYE employees can, but how does that work, on a…
Having spent many years as an employed Independent Financial Adviser (IFA), my employers have sold their business, and in three months' time I will become a Financial Adviser (FA). For a long time I have told clients, prospective clients, posters on these boards, and indeed anyone who will listen that if they are going to…
I keep seeing people claim they make £1,000+ a year from bank‑switch bonuses. I did a few switches myself a couple of years back, but now I’m blocked from most offers because I’ve already held or switched to those banks before. Do people genuinely pull this off every year, or is it mostly hype from those who still qualify?
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This means a change for those with substantial savings across M&S Bank and HSBC UK and/or First Direct. Here's what the transfer means for your savings, credit cards and more.
The Government has confirmed it has increased the maximum amount of support available to those affected via a loan from £10,000 to £20,000, but only for exceptional cases.
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