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Banking & Borrowing
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A place to discuss all things credit card-related with other MoneySavers.
83.1K discussions 624.3K comments Most recent: Monzo Flex Card by callum9999 Today at 1:21PM
Sub-categories: Stoozing: free cash from credit cards -
Discuss all types of personal loan. Remember MSE's stance on loans: 'borrow as little as possible, repay as quickly as possible'.
38.4K discussions 314.1K comments Most recent: Complaining about historic loan - help by sourcrates Today at 11:54AM
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Discuss premium bonds, regular savings accounts, autosaving apps, shares and much more.
102.6K discussions 1.2M comments Most recent: Basic questions about fees for Stocks and Shares ISA by dunstonh Today at 12:56PM
Sub-categories: ISAs & tax-free savings -
Discuss bank accounts, banking apps, budgeting hacks and how to organise your money.
56.5K discussions 614.7K comments Most recent: Is a fixed ISA any good? by eskbanker Today at 12:37PM
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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: Whatever Happens old PC World insurance cover for Laptop - now with Currys by BungalowBel 5 June at 12:45PM
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Share your experiences of reclaiming fees from banks and credit card providers.
19.7K discussions 177.4K comments Most recent: New company takes Direct Debits for gym membership without my knowledge. by prowla Today at 6:33AM
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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.
51.3K discussions 488.6K comments Most recent: Cancel iva and pay creditors direct? by sourcrates 7 June at 6:02PM
Sub-categories: IVA & DRO -
Share ways to boost your income and make some extra cash with other MoneySavers.
12.7K discussions 497.2K comments Most recent: Prolific Academic Survey Alerts by serena9 7 June at 10:54AM
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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.
64K discussions 617.4K comments Most recent: Royal Mail ignoring lost postage claims and emails by Krok414 Today at 11:13AM
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Spending & Discounts
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Here you'll find discussions on shopping, groceries, discounts, freebies and more.297.6K discussions 4.6M comments Most recent: Daily Mail rewards club thread 4 by Stob Today at 8:31AM
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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 13.1K comments Most recent: Toby carvery blue light discount by Grumpy_chap 30 May at 8:45PM
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Work, Benefits & Business
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For help with everything to do with pensions and retirement.
53.4K discussions 571.9K comments Most recent: How long for DWP to send letter about voluntary contribution by TractorBird Today at 1:13PM
Sub-categories: Topping up your state pension -
No-one likes to pay more tax than necessary; get help from other MoneySavers to cut your tax bill.
34.4K discussions 223.2K comments Most recent: Calculating Capital Gains Tax on Unit Trusts by TheGreenFrog Today at 11:58AM
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Discuss employment rights, holiday pay and other work issues.
56.6K discussions 655.1K comments Most recent: Ad hoc work offer, is it really self-employment? by weirdtimes Today at 1:27PM
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For help with questions about voluntary and compulsory redundancy.
7.4K discussions 41.5K comments Most recent: Redundancy Concerns – Seeking Advice by lincroft1710 6 June at 4:34PM
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Get help discovering which benefits you are entitled to - and how to claim them.
75.2K discussions 672.8K comments Most recent: UC and if you go over 16k? by HillStreetBlues Today at 1:41PM
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Running your own business? This is the place for MoneySaving questions for small traders.
12.9K discussions 89.4K comments Most recent: Recommendation for book on doing own accounts as a sole trader by Addiscomber 7 June at 8:42AM
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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: Problem with Sum Up card reader for small gardening society account by penners324 6 June at 8:13AM
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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.
8.9K discussions 546.5K comments Most recent: +++ Whoops! Here comes the cheese! +++ by in_need_of_direction Today at 1:41PM
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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 33.5K comments Most recent: Reclaim overpaid council tax by lincroft1710 5 June at 3:09PM
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Got a question about home improvement, DIY or home appliances? This is the place to get help from other MoneySavers.
108.9K discussions 793.6K comments Most recent: Paint colour suggestions please. by MysteryMe Today at 1:13PM
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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.
77.5K discussions 791.3K comments Most recent: Economy 7 and ending of RTS (Radio Teleswitch Service) by mmmmikey Today at 1:38PM
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Discuss landline phone services and TV subscription packages.
116.1K discussions 972.8K comments Most recent: Tesco Mobile Terrible Service by Alderbank Today at 1:10PM
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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.
57K discussions 336.1K comments Most recent: Nova Direct Breakdown cover ripp off by Mariom 7 June at 12:36PM
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Get help with child support or child maintenance arrangements.
7.5K discussions 82.8K comments Most recent: Child maintenance payments to child by Spendless 6 June at 3:27PM
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Get help with MoneySaving questions relating to living with a disability.
9.8K discussions 135.7K comments Most recent: Dementia Care - Selling home by Grey_Critic 7 June at 10:43PM
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Discuss the MoneySaving implications of relationships and family life.
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Discover and share MoneySaving ideas for presents and decorations for all kinds of festivals and special occasions.
30.9K discussions 615.1K comments Most recent: Frosty the Snowman - it's the 2025 Christmas thread! by Spendless Today at 6:30AM
Sub-categories: Weddings & anniversaries -
Travel & Transport
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Get help with questions about international travel including package holidays.
96.6K discussions 891.5K comments Most recent: Advice on family holiday to Australia. 1st travel agent let us down, 2nd agent trip was unsuitable. by flaneurs_lobster Today at 10:50AM
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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?
21.3K discussions 148.3K comments Most recent: Bunkfest - huge free festival in Oxfordshire 29.-31.8.2025 by mdjuergens 7 June at 4:39PM
Sub-categories: Theatre, concert & events tickets -
Cut your car costs: this is the place to discuss motoring MoneySaving.
134.7K discussions 2M comments Most recent: Hillingdon council FPN by Cantstopwontstop Today at 1:37PM
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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: 13/07 Win a 5 night cruise for 2 people to the Netherlands and Honfleur with Ambassador Cruise Li by libra10 Today at 1:27PM
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Gardening help, plant identification tips, and practical MoneySaving insight for your garden, allotment, or indoor plants
21.1K discussions 256.9K comments Most recent: Awful weather - typical Brits talk by twopenny Today at 11:35AM
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Discuss knitting, crocheting, card-making, modelling and all types of crafts - with a MoneySaving twist.
781 discussions 44K comments Most recent: 2025 - No Craft Spending - We WILL bust my stash and make pretty things!!!!! by emsi_b 5 June at 8:35AM
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Got a question about computers, tablets, software or other tech matters? Find help here.
135.7K discussions 1.1M comments Most recent: Old Sky HD box - Sky Go App Football? by GibbsRule_No3. Today at 11:39AM
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Launched a survey or questionnaire you'd like MoneySavers' help with? Post it here.
231 discussions 614 comments Most recent: Everest Conservatory 2019 installation - 10 year gurantee by molerat 28 May at 3:42PM
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Discuss & Feedback
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26 discussions 55 comments Most recent: Forum Highlights 6th June: Shoes, singing & solar panels by MSE_James 6 June at 11:05AM
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Need help using the MSE Forum, or want to share feedback about how this website works?
10.2K discussions 112.5K comments Most recent: Hide the Forum Menu - Feedback by Jenni_D Today at 10:11AM
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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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Want to raise awareness of a MoneySaving campaign? You can share experiences and encourage change via discussions here.
405 discussions 3.1K comments Most recent: Tax returned ltd. Bunch of Scammers by TractorBird Today at 1:07PM
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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: Have you haggled with Sky, BT, the AA or any others this year? Did you succeed? by MSE_Ruby 3 June at 4:16PM
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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: Martin Lewis: Is being married financially worth it? The nine big benefits and how to use them... by diddyflanker 5 June at 9:09PM
Sub-categories: The MoneySaving books -
Get mutual support from other MoneySavers by keeping a log of your savings journey.
1.4K discussions 71.2K comments Most recent: Saving For Early Retirement by Skint_yet_Again Today at 8:49AM
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191 discussions 195 comments Most recent: Octopus energy mistake 50000units not 5000 by Futterfly 25 March at 4:37PM
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