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What's been going on in the MSE Forum this past week? Let's explore some of the topics that have generated debate and MoneySaving insight. Seen something on the Forum we should include in next week's highlights blog? Let us know in this thread.
Whether it's films, TV, music, books or video games, we live in an age where we can stream or buy our favourite media digitally. For many of us it's certainly convenient - we can access content wherever we are with just a few taps or clicks...unless the wifi goes down, or the platform decides to remove something from their…
Planning a purchase? Bothered by badgers in the garden? Got a culinary conundrum? Whatever dilemma you're facing, the MSE Forum will dispense practical wisdom with a MoneySaving twist. Read on to find out what Forumites have been talking about this week. Seen something on the Forum we should include in next week's…
To use Guineapigsqueaks/Sa1sysoo words “A new thread for declutterbugs in (2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024) 2025 !" My 2024 was another washout on the decluttering & decorating fronts. That is what happens when I don’t plan ahead 😔 Neither DH nor I have managed to summon up any enthusiasm for anything…
Just generally curious about where people have been or would like to go as I'd like somewhere new next year. I've posted this here as I'd like the views of my age group! My country list so far is. Andorra Belgium Bulgaria Czech Republic Cyprus Egypt Estonia Finland France Greece Germany Italy Ireland Malaysia Morocco…
I read that only 15% of UK adults have a stocks and shares ISA as most don't understand them. I've spent today trying to understand how these work. I'm late 50s and due to working part time as I was a lone parent, my nhs pension will be 'adequate'. Lump sum as of March 2024 statement is sitting at £30000 and monthly…
I have noticed quite a few flats/maisonettes up for cash sale in my local area. I'm nearing retirement and looking to downsize. I don't expect to be around any longer than 20 - 25 years, so would this be an option? Does the freeholder still have to offer the same original contract in terms of maintenance and servicing…
Our car is going to be in the garage getting fixed for several days and we really need to buy a second car to tide us over on such occasions. So recommendations please for a small, reliable, second hand car which would be cheapish re. tax and insurance. Fuel consumption not important as it would not be used very much.…
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