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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
628.5K comments
Most recent: Multiple section 75 claims by MzTee
20 April at 7:24PM
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'.
38.6K discussions
315K comments
Most recent: Buying a new car using PCP by sheenas
20 April at 3:41PM
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Discuss premium bonds, regular savings accounts, autosaving apps, shares and much more.
104.9K discussions
1.2M comments
Most recent: Early Closing of Saving Fixed Bond by 35har1old
Today at 12:25AM
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Discuss bank accounts, banking apps, budgeting hacks and how to organise your money.
57.2K discussions
628.3K comments
Most recent: gifting money to a friend by ZeroSum
20 April at 9:35PM
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Discuss everything to do with credit checks and credit reference agencies.
19K discussions
131K comments
Most recent: Virgin Media Default Preventing Mortage by KittenChops
15 April at 3:27PM
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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: PCP Issue with Solicitors by Ayr_Rage
20 April at 7:28PM
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Share your experiences of reclaiming fees from banks and credit card providers.
19.7K discussions
177.5K comments
Most recent: Credit Card Scam - Bucharest by eskbanker
10 April at 2:40PM
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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. -
To help people who are bankrupt rehabilitate their finances, without judgment.
51.4K discussions
489.4K comments
Most recent: Bankruptcy and Help to Buy by ManyWays
20 April at 5:45PM
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Share ways to boost your income and make some extra cash with other MoneySavers.
12.8K discussions
499.4K comments
Most recent: Prolific Academic Survey Alerts by elsien
20 April at 5:23PM
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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.
64.4K discussions
621K comments
Most recent: 3 Royal mail parcels lost in a week by Krakkkers
20 April at 9:51PM
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Spending & Discounts
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Here you'll find discussions on shopping, groceries, discounts, freebies and more. -
49.9K discussions 1.1M comments Most recent: Renewables: "talking 'bout my generation" by NedS 20 April at 11:33PM -
Spotted a bargain in your local area or town? Let other local MoneySavers know!20.6K discussions 161.8K comments Most recent: Curries Washing Machine Installers left kitchen flooded. No customer service email! by Grumpy_chap 19 April at 7:57AM -
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: Do you tip in restaurants? by DBW_0987
7 April at 1:12PM
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Not sure what your consumer rights are? Discussions here cover faulty goods, refunds, reclaims, scams and more.
53K discussions
579.1K comments
Most recent: Apartment Service Charge For Elevator I dont have access to. by eddddy
20 April at 11:01PM
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A place to share your experiences as a consumer with other MoneySavers.
32.1K discussions
429.3K comments
Most recent: Beware Green Flag. They leave old ladies in the street. by silverwhistle
20 April at 7:16PM
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Work, Benefits & Business
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For help with everything to do with pensions and retirement.
55.4K discussions
600.6K comments
Most recent: Transfer from wtw taking ages by Marcon
20 April at 11:42PM
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No-one likes to pay more tax than necessary; get help from other MoneySavers to cut your tax bill.
35.2K discussions
229.4K comments
Most recent: Amending Tax return/ Marriage Allowance by movingon
Today at 1:05AM
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Discuss employment rights, holiday pay and other work issues.
56.9K discussions
658.6K comments
Most recent: Work completed as a cleaner unpaid by lincroft1710
20 April at 3:44PM
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For help with questions about voluntary and compulsory redundancy.
7.5K discussions
41.8K comments
Most recent: Work capability dismissal or resign or ? help me make a decision by fender62
17 April at 2:59PM
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Get help discovering which benefits you are entitled to - and how to claim them.
75.9K discussions
681K comments
Most recent: UC housing element rent in advance by HampshireH
20 April at 8:49PM
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Running your own business? This is the place for MoneySaving questions for small traders.
13K discussions
90.1K comments
Most recent: The new GOV.UK One Login by JTBasketman
20 April at 11:00PM
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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: Easy access and longer term savings accounts for a charity by SCJB
20 April at 1:45PM
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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.
112K discussions
727.4K comments
Most recent: Letting a mortgage go on to the follow-on rate by clubfootkid
20 April at 9:03PM
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For all questions to do with buying, selling, renting and letting homes.
172.3K discussions
2.1M comments
Most recent: Selling part of flat to my mum without conveyancer. by _Penny_Dreadful
Today at 12:48AM
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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
33.9K comments
Most recent: Council Tax Band Challenge failed by pinkelephant39
20 April at 6:22PM
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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.
79K discussions
814.5K comments
Most recent: Another tariff query! by LessImpecunious
20 April at 11:09PM
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Discuss landline phone services and TV subscription packages.
117.1K discussions
982.1K comments
Most recent: Cheapest Telephone Landline Rental for Vulnerable Pensioner by iniltous
20 April at 9:43PM
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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.
57.6K discussions
340.2K comments
Most recent: Car insurance renewal -Medical Issue by sheramber
20 April at 11:08PM
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Get help with child support or child maintenance arrangements.
7.6K discussions
82.9K comments
Most recent: When should I stop paying maintenance? by badmemory
15 April at 9:05PM
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Get help with MoneySaving questions relating to living with a disability. -
Discuss the MoneySaving implications of relationships and family life.
72.4K discussions
2.2M comments
Most recent: Do you have to accept a bequest in a will? by user1977
Today at 12:06AM
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Discover and share MoneySaving ideas for presents and decorations for all kinds of festivals and special occasions.
30.9K discussions
615.8K comments
Most recent: Santa Baby - it's the 2026 Christmas Chatter Thread!! by Spendless
18 April at 7:13AM
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Travel & Transport
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Get help with questions about international travel including package holidays.
97.3K discussions
898.8K comments
Most recent: Help me choose travel insurance by maman
20 April at 10:47PM
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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
148.9K comments
Most recent: AirBnB 'Unofficial' Deposit - best steps to ensure fairness all-round? by maman
20 April at 6:30PM
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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
50.5K comments
Most recent: Avanti west coast trains - can't collect tickets from machine by flaneurs_lobster
20 April at 3:17PM
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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. -
Some classic, simple ways to save money: thrifting, spending challenges, charity shopping, meal planning and more. -
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: Cross Stitch and Craft Cafe 2026 - come on in and join us!! by Charly27
20 April at 8:25PM
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Got a question about computers, tablets, software or other tech matters? Find help here.
136.3K discussions
1.1M comments
Most recent: Problem Printing From Downloads by Thomas_Crown
20 April at 11:29PM
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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 5:48AM
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Discuss & Feedback
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94 discussions
701 comments
Most recent: MSE Forum Poll: How many streaming services does your household pay for? by efftaa
20 April at 8:32PM
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Need help using the MSE Forum, or want to share feedback about how this website works?
10.3K discussions
114.2K comments
Most recent: Upcoming change to editing older posts by One-Eye
20 April at 7:25PM
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Want to raise awareness of a MoneySaving campaign? You can share experiences and encourage change via discussions here.
414 discussions
3.1K comments
Most recent: MSE News: Car finance reclaim ads using unauthorised clips of Martin Lewis BANNED by MSE_Abby
14 April at 3:24PM
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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 5:18PM
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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: BBC Question Time by Brie
16 April at 2:29PM
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Get mutual support from other MoneySavers by keeping a log of your savings journey.
1.4K discussions
72.6K comments
Most recent: Now for a healthier, wealthier me by amber03
20 April at 7:40PM
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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 12:55PM
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