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This week's MSE Forum discussions span the range from what sort of garden hose to buy, to how to plan a bucket-list adventure by train on the other side of the world. Read on for more of this week's MoneySaving talking points. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/07/forum-highlights-10-07-2026/ Seen something…
Long-time Forumites will have seen tales of retailers clamping down on customers they feel have made too many returns. How often do you find yourself returning goods you've bought online? Do you only return things that are clearly broken or not up to scratch? Or are you happy to send something back if you've changed your…
Holiday booking often involves a balancing act. You might find a bargain that's less convenient, a luxury option that's more expensive, or a flexible booking that offers extra peace of mind. When it comes down to it, what matters most to you when booking a holiday? Vote in the poll and share your thoughts in the thread.
Good afternoon, If searched the web for similar CCJs and found the same one on this forum from over a year ago. This is my first time dealing with such thing and have never had a “parking fine” go this far. Any help with creating an appeal would be great. I’m not even sure where to start. I have attached the paperwork with…
Hi all, We currently have an Indesit washing machine that's lasted about 2 yrs before the programming panel became wonky and it developed a leak in the powder drawer. We're looking for a new washer but there's just so much choice and in the new throaway age we don't know what to choose. I know Miele is the best brand but…
Just a word of warning for anyone considering opening this particular Cash ISA with Hargreaves Lansdown. I opened this very ISA in Feburary which at the time was paying 4.3% AER. In the short time since they have already dropped the rate 3 times. In May they dropped it to 4.01%. In June they dropped it again to 3.73% and…
Apparently this is quite common, where you get a text supposedly from RingGo, saying something like there has been error with your payment/you owe money, and there is a link to a dodgy website. The worrying bit is that I received a text like this, less than 30 mins after parking in a car park where you can pay by RingGo.…
Good afternoon, Our circumstances have recently changed so we need to make a new will. It is my wife and I. We both have one (adult) child from a previous relationship. We have recently moved into a new property, which we own outright. Our previous property was in my name only. But this one is now in joint names. We are…
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