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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…
n from PE for over staying in asda car park. Need some advice please. One thing is header says parking charge notice reminder but this is the first letter received. Is it the original pcn and some kind of error by PE? Usually reminder are sent after 28 days of non payment. Also if this is the original pcn then i think its…
Hi, Between 19 May 2025 and 29 May 2025 i worked at a company in Oxfordshire. He only wanted me to do Mechanical engineering stuff but i am electronics, so i struggled…after 2 weeks the boss went into meltdown, and so i just had to leave. I wasnt getting the mech work done that he wanted and wouldnt be able to any time…
Hi all, I've read through the Newbies thread but I'm still a bit lost on the practical next step, and would really appreciate some guidance. Where I am in the process: Received a Claim Form (N1SDT) from the Civil National Business Centre, issued 15 July 2026, claimant Smart Parking Limited, solicitors DCB Legal Ltd.…
Anyone on the forums have experience with flat lease extensions, recently completed on a property and lease needs extending in the next 6 years before it falls under 80 years, I was aware of this before purchase and have budgeted £10k to cover premium cost and my solicitor fees and the leaseholds also, done some quotes on…
How do you manage/utilise yours? Having retired a couple of months ago have been living on my final salary and bonus payments in the interim but now need to think about what's next. The overall value of my main DC pension has been largely static from when I retired hovering between £740 / £750k (nice problem I know). If…
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