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Whether it's buying a new item, picking up a secondhand bargain or repairing something you already own, the MSE Forum has MoneySaving wisdom for you. Here's our roundup of some of this week's top topics. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/02/forum-highlights-20-02-2026/ Seen something on the Forum we should…
When something inevitably gets damaged or stops working, some of us might be knowledgeable (or brave) enough to sort it ourselves while others might prefer to get a pro to do the job. But if we're being honest, a few of us will likely leave it for as long as possible before doing anything. What's your first reaction when…
Cleaning, tidying and home improvements have been among this week's big themes on the MSE Forum: from choosing a vacuum cleaner to what to do all those allen keys that come with flatpack furniture. Read on for more of the latest MoneySaving discussions.…
Hello Investors, I have a question, I'm used to Bed and ISA for transferring shares in funds and shares in individual companies from General Accounts to an ISA. Is it as simple with Bonds? I've avoided Bonds until now, but something over over on ii has caught my eye. I'm thinking of investing about £5,000 in some bonds.…
Hi…. Looking to pick the brains of the wonderful MSE community. I am a trustee of a discretionary trust held with Metro Bank. We would like to move some of the trust fund to a savings account of some kind as there is little to no interest in the current bank account. I am looking for accounts which can be opened when a…
I am about to retire and claim my USS DB pension and will have to decide how much I want to take as a lump sum once the final quote arrives. I don't need a large lump sum as I have other savings/ISA. My instinct is to take about 50% of the lump sum offered or slightly less to use to spoil myself with a few more expensive…
I am on UC. I also get New Style ESA. I decided to take out a loan so I could clear some credit cards and a previous loan. I am aware of the £6000 limit for UC and anything more up to £16,000 sees a deduction. With the loan, my bank account went over £6000. As soon as the loan hit my account, I cleared all the debts off,…
Not sure if this should be in this section or the pensions section as it kind of overlaps a bit so feel free to move if it is in the wrong place. I want to max out my pension contributions for this tax year (2025-26) however the problem I have is I get a bonus at the end of March and my bonus amount won't be known until…
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