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This week we reached the point where there are four months till Christmas – but in one corner of the MSE Forum it's yuletide all year round as MoneySavers plot their festive preparations. Read on for more of the latest talking points. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/08/forum-highlights-28-08-2026/ Seen…
Reduced-to-clear items can be a beacon of MoneySaving when it comes to your grocery shop, but just how regularly do you seek out the yellow sticker goods when ambling down the aisles? Vote in the poll then share your thoughts in the thread.
A good breakfast sets the tone for the day ahead so when you pop some bread in the toaster, you want it to come out just right. One MoneySaver is on a quest to find the ultimate toaster that doesn't produce a disappointingly uneven result. Read on for more about that and a selection from the rest of this week's MSE Forum…
Welcome to our OATs thread for the new season, please do join in if you haven't before, all welcome This is where we are pleased with ourselves about small victories, inspire and motivate and remind each other of those life bits that we really should do, and try to tackle our OATs- Outstanding Annoying Tasks. You know,…
Hello I am looking to switch a TSB Current account to a nationwide FlexDirect account, and take advantage of the £175 switching bonus plus the 5% credit balance interest and 1% cashback incentives. I will be paying in over £1000 per month either from BACS Salary payment or a standing order from my other First Direct…
Hello, First time posting and looking for some help to figure out resolving the situation I’m in. For starters, I have 168k in unsecured debt, and owe a family member 19k. I have a high income (£5105 PM) but the debt is currently unserviceable due to high interest. I have run a StepChange calculator for a DMP based on…
I need to make a will so I'm asking should I use solicitors to make one or are less expensive will writing services up to the job? It wouldn't be complicated in that I have no immediate partner or offspring so (unless they upset me!) my estate would mostly go to my two nieces and my nephew. My estate consists of primarily…
I've just moved onto Outfox Energy (Outfox The Market) standard rate and trying to figure out my best option for a new Dual energy tariff. Can go variable tracker for 12 months or 3 fixed options for 24, 18 and 12 months, as below. Current usage is: Electricity5,455kWh Gas10,839kWh Anyone facing a similar decision and know…
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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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