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Banking & Borrowing
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A place to discuss all things credit card-related with other MoneySavers.82.6K discussions 619.5K comments Most recent: Stoozing in 2025... by Plasticman Today at 2:37PMSub-categories: Stoozing: free cash from credit cards
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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'.38.3K discussions 313.1K comments Most recent: Debt consolidation loan by fatbelly 22 October at 1:55PM
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Discuss premium bonds, regular savings accounts, autosaving apps, shares and much more.100.3K discussions 1.1M comments Most recent: Virgin money ISA transfer out - how long to reach recipient bank? by Rich2808 Today at 4:18PMSub-categories: ISAs & tax-free savings
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Discuss bank accounts, banking apps, budgeting hacks and how to organise your money.55.8K discussions 604.6K comments Most recent: LexisNexis (IIL) – Insurance Services - Multiple Searches on Credit Report by Kim_13 Today at 4:02PM
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Share your experiences of reclaiming fees from banks and credit card providers.19.7K discussions 177.3K comments Most recent: Reclaiming bank charges by dunstonh 21 October at 11:45AM
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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.
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To help people who are bankrupt rehabilitate their finances, without judgment.51.2K discussions 487.6K comments Most recent: DRO questions by purpletimetraveller Today at 3:46PMSub-categories: IVA & DRO
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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.63.6K discussions 613.1K comments Most recent: Buyer opened a case before delivery window ends by hubb Today at 2:14PM
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Spending & Discounts
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Here you'll find discussions on shopping, groceries, discounts, freebies and more.297.3K discussions 4.6M comments Most recent: Daily Mail rewards club thread 4 by martinsnest Today at 4:12PM
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49.3K discussions 1M comments Most recent: Can a GP prescribe Amoxicillin for gum abscess or do I have to go to my dentist? by DullGreyGuy Today at 4:19PM
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Spotted a bargain in your local area or town? Let other local MoneySavers know!20.5K discussions 161.4K comments Most recent: Load Testing on A Replacement Conservatory Roof - Building Control Approval by 1691mkb Today at 2:29PM
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A place to share your experiences as a consumer with other MoneySavers.31.8K discussions 427K comments Most recent: John Lewis / Retailer standards are becoming unacceptable by ThumbRemote Today at 4:20PM
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Work, Benefits & Business
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For help with everything to do with pensions and retirement.51.1K discussions 543.9K comments Most recent: Contracted out of state pension by molerat Today at 4:21PMSub-categories: Topping up your state pension
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No-one likes to pay more tax than necessary; get help from other MoneySavers to cut your tax bill.33.5K discussions 215.7K comments Most recent: CGT prep ahead of Budget 24 + Bed and Breakfast rules by EdSwippet Today at 4:06PM
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Discuss employment rights, holiday pay and other work issues.56.3K discussions 651.4K comments Most recent: Employer won't pay Statutory Maternity Pay by Andy_L Today at 10:01AM
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For help with questions about voluntary and compulsory redundancy.7.4K discussions 41.1K comments Most recent: Benefits after redundancy by EnPointe 20 October at 8:39PM
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Get help discovering which benefits you are entitled to - and how to claim them.74.2K discussions 664.6K comments Most recent: Contribution based JSA aged 65 by rsvtoddy Today at 4:22PM
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Running your own business? This is the place for MoneySaving questions for small traders.12.8K discussions 88.4K comments Most recent: Card Payment Machines by penners324 22 October at 8:48PM
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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.8.8K discussions 529.1K comments Most recent: Buying a little piece of Middle England; Manifesting my way to mortgage free. by debtfreewannabe321 Today at 4:22PM
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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!4.4K discussions 33K comments Most recent: Council Tax Band tribunal evidence - House Size vs Land Size by lincroft1710 Today at 3:40PM
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Got a question about home improvement, DIY or home appliances? This is the place to get help from other MoneySavers.107.8K discussions 782.4K comments Most recent: laundry dryer : heat pump vs regular : running cost and reliability by sk2402005 Today at 3:52PM
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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.
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Discuss landline phone services and TV subscription packages.115.3K discussions 966.3K comments Most recent: Shell broadband - joining gift card by factor29 Today at 2:28PM
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22.6K discussions 985.3K comments Most recent: Coronavirus effect on property markets? by Getting_greyer 27 March 2020 at 5:03PM
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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.56.3K discussions 332.5K comments Most recent: Home insurance - Can I / Should I claim? by impossiblegoose Today at 3:32PM
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Get help with child support or child maintenance arrangements.7.5K discussions 82.6K comments Most recent: NHS Dentist for 18yr old in full time education by Sprinter24sharp Today at 2:21PM
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Get help with MoneySaving questions relating to living with a disability.9.7K discussions 135K comments Most recent: Disabled Facilities Grant - Do I have to have the design that my Council wants me to have? by teddysmum Today at 12:43AM
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Discuss the MoneySaving implications of relationships and family life.70.2K discussions 2.2M comments Most recent: Money Moral Dilemma: Should I pay more towards our household costs? by eao Today at 4:00PM
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Discover and share MoneySaving ideas for presents and decorations for all kinds of festivals and special occasions.30.9K discussions 614.7K comments Most recent: Not dropping Santa down the chimney!: The 2024 Santa, Shoebox & Life Challenge. Everyone welcome.... by Brie 22 October at 2:14PMSub-categories: Weddings & anniversaries
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Travel & Transport
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Get help with questions about international travel including package holidays.95.9K discussions 885.5K comments Most recent: Thailand all-inclusive holiday in Koh Samui, Thailand for 3 weeks or Nepal and Bangladesh for 3 wee? by jimi_man Today at 3:22PM
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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?21.2K discussions 147.9K comments Most recent: FREE Bonfire Night events across the UK by MSE_Laura_F Today at 10:47AMSub-categories: Theatre, concert & events tickets
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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.3.7K discussions 49.2K comments Most recent: Delay Repay Serially Underestimated, Same Journey by MilesT6060842 22 October at 9:45AM
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Cut your car costs: this is the place to discuss motoring MoneySaving.
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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: 29/11 WIN an Apple iPhone 16 Pro AND an 11-inch iPad Pro by diddlydoop Today at 4:15PM
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Some classic, simple ways to save money: thrifting, spending challenges, charity shopping, meal planning and more.47.2K discussions 2.3M comments Most recent: The all new using what you have from your Freezer, Cupboard or Shed (Barn) by Frugalista Today at 4:12PM
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Gardening help, plant identification tips, and practical MoneySaving insight for your garden, allotment, or indoor plants21K discussions 253.1K comments Most recent: The ups, the downs and the insides out of growing your own in 2024! by Suffolk_lass Today at 1:42PM
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Discuss knitting, crocheting, card-making, modelling and all types of crafts - with a MoneySaving twist.769 discussions 43.5K comments Most recent: What has happened to Create & Craft TV? by Jonty64 21 October at 4:30PM
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Got a question about computers, tablets, software or other tech matters? Find help here.135.1K discussions 1.1M comments Most recent: How do i connect phone to a hotel TV by WLM21 Today at 2:04PM
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Launched a survey or questionnaire you'd like MoneySavers' help with? Post it here.225 discussions 588 comments Most recent: Online Practice Tests for SAP Certifications: Are They Effective? by asumicarol Today at 11:50AM
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Discuss & Feedback
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The go-to place to debate and discuss anything in the weekly Money Tips email with other MoneySavers.69 discussions 86 comments Most recent: Money Tips email | 10 Aug 2022 by MSE_Laura_F 9 August 2022 at 9:24AM
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A dedicated place to discuss the weekly polls you see on the MoneySavingExpert.com homepage.1.6K discussions 59.6K comments Most recent: What age should children be given a mobile phone? by vacheron Today at 10:32AM
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Need help using the MSE Forum, or want to share feedback about how this website works?10.1K discussions 112K comments Most recent: Dark mode skin by King_Mustard 17 October at 12:11PMSub-categories: Menu Preference
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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 36K comments Most recent: Martin Lewis: Financial abuse, joint accounts and managing money within relationships by BrokeyMcBrokeface 19 October at 10:36AMSub-categories: The MoneySaving books
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Get mutual support from other MoneySavers by keeping a log of your savings journey.1.4K discussions 69.7K comments Most recent: Now for a healthier, wealthier me by LittleMissDetermined Today at 4:22PM
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192 discussions 193 comments Most recent: Octopus Agile Prices by jaceyboy 20 October 2023 at 8:13PMSub-categories: Ask An Expert: Archive
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Coronavirus Support Boards
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For MoneySaving questions related to the coronavirus pandemic.8.4K discussions 57.3K comments Most recent: Motorbike test mitigated by KianGreen03 15 October at 10:42PM
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Discuss the MoneySaving implications of coronavirus on your travel plans: tests, quarantine and more.6.6K discussions 44.9K comments Most recent: Caught COVID on flight back... by Heedtheadvice 11 September at 8:50PM
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A place to highlight the kindness you've seen within communities during the pandemic.98 discussions 949 comments Most recent: Did a Food Shop to donate to the supermarket food bank by janb5 23 February at 12:18PM