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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.
83.6K discussions
628.1K comments
Most recent: Halifax Clarity Credit Card change from Mastercard to Visa by DogmaCat
9 March at 9:11PM
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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'. -
Discuss premium bonds, regular savings accounts, autosaving apps, shares and much more.
104.5K discussions
1.2M comments
Most recent: Top Easy Access acs Ranked: Top of The Pots - **No Chat** by soulsaver
Today at 12:45AM
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Discuss bank accounts, banking apps, budgeting hacks and how to organise your money.
57.2K discussions
626.8K comments
Most recent: Lloyds switch for up to £500, 24 February to 30 April 2026 by Cryptix
9 March at 10:22PM
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Discuss everything to do with credit checks and credit reference agencies.
19K discussions
131K comments
Most recent: Experian Subscription - NEED TO CONTACT EXPERIAN! by eskbanker
9 March at 7:23PM
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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: Complex Law charging me for cancelling contract re PCP claims by Nasqueron
23 February at 12:30PM
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Share your experiences of reclaiming fees from banks and credit card providers.
19.7K discussions
177.5K comments
Most recent: TSB unauthorised overdraft by MyRealNameToo
20 February at 11:17AM
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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.
125.6K discussions
4.1M comments
Most recent: Marvellous March's No-Spend Days Challenge! by Thriftymissus
Today at 12:42AM
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To help people who are bankrupt rehabilitate their finances, without judgment.
51.4K discussions
489.3K comments
Most recent: Scared and unsure by stanger66
8 March at 6:48AM
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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. -
Spending & Discounts
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Here you'll find discussions on shopping, groceries, discounts, freebies and more.297.8K discussions 4.6M comments Most recent: Daily Mail rewards club thread 4 by redagila 9 March at 7:38PM -
49.9K discussions 1.1M comments Most recent: Green, ethical, energy issues in the news by Netexporter 9 March at 11:51PM -
Spotted a bargain in your local area or town? Let other local MoneySavers know!20.6K discussions 161.8K comments Most recent: Parking codes for Belfast International Airport by snowmen 7 March at 11:59AM -
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: Money Moral Dilemma: Should I ask friends to pay for a meal when I might have said it was my treat? by n15h
5 March at 10:32AM
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Not sure what your consumer rights are? Discussions here cover faulty goods, refunds, reclaims, scams and more.
52.9K discussions
577.3K comments
Most recent: Money taken through direct debit eventhough cancelled within 14 days by swm039
Today at 12:16AM
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A place to share your experiences as a consumer with other MoneySavers. -
Work, Benefits & Business
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For help with everything to do with pensions and retirement.
55.1K discussions
597.9K comments
Most recent: Transferring to a SIPP - fund in one go or several chunks? by CountingPenniesClaire
Today at 2:57AM
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No-one likes to pay more tax than necessary; get help from other MoneySavers to cut your tax bill.
35.1K discussions
228.6K comments
Most recent: What is the best way to contact HMRC for explanation of tax statement by Dazed_and_C0nfused
9 March at 5:47PM
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Discuss employment rights, holiday pay and other work issues.
56.9K discussions
658.3K comments
Most recent: Overtime 40% tax Threshold by Nowherefast
9 March at 10:59PM
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For help with questions about voluntary and compulsory redundancy.
7.5K discussions
41.8K comments
Most recent: Making people redundant by penners324
5 March at 10:00PM
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Get help discovering which benefits you are entitled to - and how to claim them.
75.9K discussions
680K comments
Most recent: UC & Personal Injury Payment by HillStreetBlues
9 March at 11:09PM
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Running your own business? This is the place for MoneySaving questions for small traders.
13K discussions
90K comments
Most recent: Does my business have a value can it be sold?? by MyRealNameToo
9 March at 11:28AM
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For posts that benefit registered charities with the aim to help support them where possible – including sponsorships, donations and more.
3.3K discussions
17.2K comments
Most recent: Best charity shops for more expensive items... by Tunstallstoven
8 March at 11:01PM
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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. -
The place to discuss everything to do with getting a mortgage, remortgaging and more.
111.9K discussions
726.9K comments
Most recent: Has any oldies ever stuck with a lifetime tracker? by Ibits4321
9 March at 11:46PM
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For all questions to do with buying, selling, renting and letting homes.
172.1K discussions
2.1M comments
Most recent: Buying a flat - do you focus on what you need "right now" or do you think about the future? by twopenny
9 March at 10:46PM
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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!
4.5K discussions
33.9K comments
Most recent: Advice council tax band challenge by lincroft1710
8 March at 3:13PM
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Got a question about home improvement, DIY or home appliances? This is the place to get help from other MoneySavers. -
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. -
Discuss landline phone services and TV subscription packages.
117K discussions
981.1K comments
Most recent: EE wants to increase the monthly charge by Neil_Jones
9 March at 8:41PM
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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.
57.5K discussions
339.7K comments
Most recent: Prudential Life Policy Written In Trust by poseidon1
9 March at 10:38PM
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Get help with child support or child maintenance arrangements. -
Get help with MoneySaving questions relating to living with a disability. -
Discuss the MoneySaving implications of relationships and family life. -
Discover and share MoneySaving ideas for presents and decorations for all kinds of festivals and special occasions.
30.9K discussions
615.7K comments
Most recent: Santa Baby - it's the 2026 Christmas Chatter Thread!! by mandco
7 March at 1:23PM
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Travel & Transport
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Get help with questions about international travel including package holidays.
97.2K discussions
897.8K comments
Most recent: Emirates Flight Transiting Through Dubai by Westin
9 March at 9:13PM
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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
148.8K comments
Most recent: Gigantic tickets misleading refund practices and unfair booking fees by ch3shirecat4
6 March at 2:52PM
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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
50.4K comments
Most recent: MoneySaving for cyclists discussion by Herzlos
9 March at 11:41PM
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Cut your car costs: this is the place to discuss motoring MoneySaving. -
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: 24/03 Win a SAPPHIRE NITRO+ RX 9070 XT & AMD Ryzen™ 9 9900X3D (Gleam) by prwilson Today at 2:51AM -
Some classic, simple ways to save money: thrifting, spending challenges, charity shopping, meal planning and more.
48K discussions
2.3M comments
Most recent: March Forward Into Spring 2026 by Rhyddid2026
Today at 12:28AM
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Gardening help, plant identification tips, and practical MoneySaving insight for your garden, allotment, or indoor plants -
Discuss knitting, crocheting, card-making, modelling and all types of crafts - with a MoneySaving twist.
791 discussions
44.4K comments
Most recent: Landscape binder with spine on short side by Glad
9 March at 7:46PM
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Got a question about computers, tablets, software or other tech matters? Find help here.
136.2K discussions
1.1M comments
Most recent: Ok, veteran electronics boffins - what's this wee project? by Grumpy_chap
9 March at 7:43PM
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Requests to take part in academic/research surveys or studies. Not for discussing paid survey sites or earning from surveys.
203 discussions
563 comments
Most recent: UK sole traders: what admin task steals the most time each week? by ProcessMatters
2 February at 4:48AM
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Discuss & Feedback
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86 discussions
580 comments
Most recent: MSE Forum Poll: Have you ever asked a restaurant to remove an optional service charge? by Van_Girl
6 March at 5:31PM
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Need help using the MSE Forum, or want to share feedback about how this website works?
10.3K discussions
114K comments
Most recent: Can't expand quote to show all text (Down-arrow missing/unclickable) by Grumpy_chap
9 March at 5:48PM
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Want to raise awareness of a MoneySaving campaign? You can share experiences and encourage change via discussions here.
411 discussions
3.1K comments
Most recent: Not everyone uses a Mobile Phone by no_real_names_please
8 March at 7:42AM
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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: MSE Poll: How do you rate your bank's service by MSE_Gavin
10 February at 4:18PM
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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: 2nd test post by my-username
2 March at 10:00AM
Sub-categories: The MoneySaving books -
Get mutual support from other MoneySavers by keeping a log of your savings journey.
1.4K discussions
72.5K comments
Most recent: Escape to the country & living off savings by Tresinia511
9 March at 5:26PM
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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 Events by MSE_Stephen
24 October 2025 at 11:55AM
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