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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…
Holding on to your current mobile phone for as long as possible can certainly be a good way to save money, and sometimes getting an 'upgrade' isn't actually that much of an improvement (like in MSE Rob's experience). But the promise of new features, slicker designs and better technical support can sometimes be very…
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…
I will likely be applying quite soon. Does anyone have any insight into whether there will be any issues with the SMI payments being higher than the interest component? I have quite a low mortgage interest rate until 2028. The government via the DWP states, and is fully aware that whilst SMI is designed to cover interest…
I'm having a new car delivered next week by Cinch and will have 2 weeks to decide whether to keep or return. I still have my existing car - I'm paying the final PCP instalment on Monday and have already told them I'll be handing it back, but no collection date given yet. My insurer won't do a delayed substitution of…
I have a Sony xperia xz premium mobile phone, which is locked to Tesco. The maximum number of unlocking attempts has been made. I would like to get it unlocked. I am currently discussing this with Tesco. What else do you think that I do to get it unlocked?
Has anybody done this with their current supplier as they are near the end of contract? The new fix would be with their current suppier. Really be interested to hear. Has it worked if within 49 days of end of contract only? ED: Added 'new' to heading; clarified that the new fix was a current supplier new fix.
I am looking for help with this because I keep hitting brick walls and I'm hoping somebody knows the answer. My initial question is this: If I have no ID except my birth certificate and my NI letter (I have not been in work or claiming benefits), can the bank refuse to allow me to activate my Junior Cash Isa? I am 20 now…
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