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We're a friendly community of MoneySavers sharing our experiences and tips to help each other out
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Banking & Borrowing
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A place to discuss all things credit card-related with other MoneySavers.
83.8K discussions
630.5K comments
Most recent: Time for Virgin to Complete a… by simongregson
10 September at 9:43PM
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Discuss all types of personal loan. Remember MSE's stance on loans: 'borrow as little as possible, repay as quickly as possible'.
38.6K discussions
315.4K comments
Most recent: Unknown Credit Cards on Credi… by The_Groat_Counter
6 September at 3:09PM
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Discuss premium bonds, regular savings accounts, autosaving apps, shares and much more.
105.6K discussions
1.2M comments
Most recent: The New Top Easy Access Savin… by soulsaver
10 September at 11:36PM
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Discuss bank accounts, banking apps, budgeting hacks and how to organise your money.
57.5K discussions
633.8K comments
Most recent: Nationwide Flex Direct cashba… by ircE
10 September at 9:09PM
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Discuss everything to do with credit checks and credit reference agencies.
19K discussions
131.3K comments
Most recent: JD Williams Account Created u… by Nasqueron
10 September at 10:01AM
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The place to discuss payment protection insurance (PPI) claims and claims relating to other types of insurance.
31.2K discussions
282.4K comments
Most recent: CPP (pre 2005) now ending - n… by CliveOfIndia
20 July at 10:28AM
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Reduce Debt & Boost Income
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Mutual support and help for those on their journey to becoming debt-free.
126K discussions
4.1M comments
Most recent: Splendid September's No-Spend… by beanielou
Today at 12:34AM
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To help people who are bankrupt rehabilitate their finances, without judgment.
51.5K discussions
489.6K comments
Most recent: IVA and Trading prop firm by ManyWays
10 September at 7:24PM
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Share ways to boost your income and make some extra cash with other MoneySavers. -
For questions about buying and selling in online auctions or at car boot sales and jumble sales, as well as postage stamps, postal services and parcel couriers.
64.5K discussions
622K comments
Most recent: item marked as delivered but … by designeditdesignedit
10 September at 6:03PM
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Spending & Discounts
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Here you'll find discussions on shopping, groceries, discounts, freebies and more.297.9K discussions 4.6M comments Most recent: MSE News: Lidl shopper? You n… by Rosa_Damascena 10 September at 9:08PM -
50.1K discussions 1.1M comments Most recent: Lose weight in '26 with Slimm… by beanielou Today at 12:32AM -
Spotted a bargain in your local area or town? Let other local MoneySavers know!20.6K discussions 161.9K comments Most recent: Complaint about BSM driving s… by marcia_ 7 September at 4:36AM -
Spotted a top deal or voucher for a day trip or night out? Found a great pint at a great price? Let everyone know. And if your 'night out' is in fact a special MoneySaving night in with a takeaway in front of a film, we're keen to hear those tips too!
1.9K discussions
13.3K comments
Most recent: MSE Guide: Cinema MoneySaving… by ch3shirecat4
10 September at 11:09AM
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Not sure what your consumer rights are? Discussions here cover faulty goods, refunds, reclaims, scams and more.
53.3K discussions
584.2K comments
Most recent: Faulty goods, s75 Lloyds and … by the_lunatic_is_in_my_head
10 September at 11:07PM
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A place to share your experiences as a consumer with other MoneySavers.
32.2K discussions
429.9K comments
Most recent: Warning - do not be tempted t… by YoungOrange
10 September at 9:25PM
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Work, Benefits & Business
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For help with everything to do with pensions and retirement.
55.7K discussions
607.7K comments
Most recent: What’s a reasonable timeframe… by DRS1
Today at 12:22AM
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No-one likes to pay more tax than necessary; get help from other MoneySavers to cut your tax bill.
35.4K discussions
231.1K comments
Most recent: Reducing payments on account by DRS1
Today at 12:48AM
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Discuss employment rights, holiday pay and other work issues.
57K discussions
659.4K comments
Most recent: Inside IR35 advice & poin… by Gonk1967
10 September at 11:07AM
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For help with questions about voluntary and compulsory redundancy.
7.5K discussions
41.9K comments
Most recent: Redundancy sacrifice and PILON by monkey-fingers
1 September at 9:30AM
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Get help discovering which benefits you are entitled to - and how to claim them.
76.1K discussions
682.5K comments
Most recent: Universal Credit Managed Migr… by AMJF
10 September at 7:18PM
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Running your own business? This is the place for MoneySaving questions for small traders.
13.1K discussions
90.3K comments
Most recent: Complex Business Water Disput… by Grumpy_chap
10 September at 1:33PM
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Mortgages, Homes & Bills
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On your journey to becoming mortgage-free? Share your goals and support others looking to pay off their mortgage here.
9K discussions
582.5K comments
Most recent: Easter 2025 I’m coming to get… by beanielou
Today at 12:33AM
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The place to discuss everything to do with getting a mortgage, remortgaging and more.
112.1K discussions
728.4K comments
Most recent: Mortgage early repayment by penners324
10 September at 10:19PM
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For all questions to do with buying, selling, renting and letting homes.
172.6K discussions
2.1M comments
Most recent: ‘Defective’ lease (possibly) … by silvercar
10 September at 8:44PM
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The place to discuss your efforts to reclaim money you've overpaid - for example, getting your Council Tax band changed. Share your success stories too!
4.6K discussions
34.1K comments
Most recent: Do you ever get a reminder fo… by molerat
8 September at 11:18AM
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Got a question about home improvement, DIY or home appliances? This is the place to get help from other MoneySavers.
110.4K discussions
811.7K comments
Most recent: Installing a kitchen sink p t… by WIAWSNB
10 September at 10:58PM
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Discuss utility providers, tariffs, bills and energy-saving tips. Use the main board for electricity and gas, or explore the sub-boards for water bills, heat pumps and other fuels.
79.4K discussions
822.5K comments
Most recent: Unsure what to do, octopus no… by molerat
Today at 12:07AM
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Discuss landline phone services and TV subscription packages.
117.4K discussions
986K comments
Most recent: *** SKY £180 voucher *** by Boohoo
10 September at 10:19PM
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Life & Family
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This is the place to ask any MoneySaving questions you have about insurance and/or life assurance.
57.8K discussions
341.3K comments
Most recent: Travel /medical insurance and… by k12479
10 September at 10:45PM
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Get help with child support or child maintenance arrangements. -
Get help with MoneySaving questions relating to living with a disability.
9.9K discussions
136.7K comments
Most recent: What can carers help with? by elsien
9 September at 6:01PM
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Discuss the MoneySaving implications of relationships and family life.
72.8K discussions
2.2M comments
Most recent: Divorced last year, remarryin… by sheramber
10 September at 9:32PM
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Discover and share MoneySaving ideas for presents and decorations for all kinds of festivals and special occasions.
30.9K discussions
616K comments
Most recent: Not dropping Santa down the c… by Happy_Kitties
9 September at 12:38PM
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Travel & Transport
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Get help with questions about international travel including package holidays.
97.6K discussions
888.8K comments
Most recent: Manchester Airport Data Secur… by ThorOdinson
10 September at 11:20PM
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Want to find a MoneySaving way to enjoy a trip to a theme park or a short break in the UK?
21.4K discussions
149.1K comments
Most recent: MSE News: Picturehouse is sha… by tightas3gnatschuffs
9 September at 1:22PM
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Got a question about finding the best value way to travel in the UK? This board covers buses, coaches, trains, ferries, cycling and more.
3.9K discussions
50.8K comments
Most recent: National Express Online and C… by ch3shirecat4
10 September at 11:08AM
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Cut your car costs: this is the place to discuss motoring MoneySaving.
140.4K discussions
2.1M comments
Most recent: EuroCarParks Parent & Chi… by Coupon-mad
Today at 1:06AM
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Hobbies & Leisure
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Share and find new competitions you’d like to enter to win here.1.3M discussions 3.1M comments Most recent: E: 09/10 (MD) Win 4 Tickets t… by AC55 10 September at 10:10PM -
Some classic, simple ways to save money: thrifting, spending challenges, charity shopping, meal planning and more.
48.2K discussions
2.3M comments
Most recent: 5 OS pleasures in your day to… by ampersand
10 September at 11:56PM
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Gardening help, plant identification tips, and practical MoneySaving insight for your garden, allotment, or indoor plants
21.3K discussions
262.7K comments
Most recent: Has anyone tried a rubble gar… by RAS
10 September at 11:25PM
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Discuss knitting, crocheting, card-making, modelling and all types of crafts - with a MoneySaving twist.
794 discussions
44.6K comments
Most recent: Given up on Etsy. AI = Artif… by soundgeek
9 September at 9:13PM
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Got a question about computers, tablets, software or other tech matters? Find help here.
136.5K discussions
1.1M comments
Most recent: Virgin email closing down by Neil_Jones
10 September at 9:47PM
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Requests to take part in academic/research surveys or studies. Not for discussing paid survey sites or earning from surveys.
207 discussions
573 comments
Most recent: Could you help with my charit… by beckstar1975
4 September at 6:01PM
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Discuss & Feedback
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126 discussions
969 comments
Most recent: MSE Forum Poll: How good is y… by rollingmoon
10 September at 11:24PM
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Need help using the MSE Forum, or want to share feedback about how this website works?
10.3K discussions
114.8K comments
Most recent: Help updating email address f… by David_Watts2
10 September at 2:55PM
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A dedicated place to discuss the weekly polls you see on the MoneySavingExpert.com homepage.
1.6K discussions
59.7K comments
Most recent: Have you haggled with Sky, BT… by MSE_Ruby
8 September at 5:14PM
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A place to discuss any Martin Lewis media appearances or MoneySavingExpert content you've seen in the news.
2.2K discussions
36.1K comments
Most recent: MSE News: Martin Lewis' chari… by MSE_Haris
10 September at 9:45AM
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Get mutual support from other MoneySavers by keeping a log of your savings journey.
1.4K discussions
73K comments
Most recent: Now for a healthier, wealthie… by amber03
10 September at 8:08PM
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Ask an Expert is a time‑limited community Q&A where we invite a specialist - such as an energy, mortgage or consumer‑rights expert - to answer questions from MoneySavingExpert Forum members
1 discussion
5 comments
Most recent: Ask an Expert - Previous Even… by MSE_Stephen
24 October 2025 at 12:55PM
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