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MSE Forum poll: If there's something wrong with your food when eating out, do you send it back?
"Waiter, waiter! There's a fly in my soup!" "Shh! Quiet down or everyone will want one." Badum-tsh (thank you, I'm here all week) Whether it's an unwanted insect interloper or something else entirely, it can be disappointing to be dining out only to have a meal marred by a mistake. While some of us might flag it to the…
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Forum Highlights 8th August: pests, pizzas & prizes
Join us for a slice of MSE Forum life as we explore this week's talking points, from pizza-making to tips on how to streamline your monthly financial routine. Read the full blog post Seen something on the Forum we should include in next week's highlights blog? Let us know in this thread.
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MSE Forum poll: Do you still buy physical media?
Whether it's films, TV, music, books or video games, we live in an age where we can stream or buy our favourite media digitally. For many of us it's certainly convenient - we can access content wherever we are with just a few taps or clicks...unless the wifi goes down, or the platform decides to remove something from their…
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Forum Highlights 25th July: savings pots, premium hotel rooms & printers
How do you organise your savings? This week Forumites have been discussing the merits of different approaches to saving for specific goals. Read on for more on that – and the rest of the week's MSE Forum highlights. Seen something on the Forum we should include in next week's highlights blog? Let us know in this thread.
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Forum Highlights 18th July: Pilchards, plants & pockets
What's been going on in the MSE Forum this past week? Let's explore some of the topics that have generated debate and MoneySaving insight. Seen something on the Forum we should include in next week's highlights blog? Let us know in this thread.
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MSE Forum poll: Is dynamic pricing a good or bad thing?
Some services (Uber, for example) have a dynamic pricing system, raising prices on the fly when demand is higher and reducing them when demand is lower. It's a double-edged sword, but it can mean getting a cheaper deal if you've found yourself buying/booking when there's a lull in customers. On the whole, how do you feel…
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Forum Highlights 11th July: Badgers, basil & beetroot
Planning a purchase? Bothered by badgers in the garden? Got a culinary conundrum? Whatever dilemma you're facing, the MSE Forum will dispense practical wisdom with a MoneySaving twist. Read on to find out what Forumites have been talking about this week. Seen something on the Forum we should include in next week's…
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MSE Forum poll: Would you have a microchip installed in your hand to pay for things?
From chip and pin to contactless to tapping your phone on a card reader, the ways we're able to carry out transactions are always evolving. Some people have even had a chip implanted in their hand that lets them pay for things. At the very least, it would potentially mean one less thing to carry with you (and lose!). Would…
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Forum performance issues - thanks for your patience
Hi everyone, We know the Forum’s performance has been sub-optimal over the last few weeks, and for that we can only apologise. The site’s been experiencing stability issues, resulting in the ‘Gateway Timeout’ messages you may have seen. The Cloudflare ‘Verifying you’re human’ checks have been temporarily put in place at…
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MSE Forum poll: Have you already booked a summer holiday?
Cultured city break? All-inclusive with the kids? Exploring the countryside? With the smell of sunscreen in the air, many people's thoughts turn to a summer getaway. Have you already sorted your plans, still seeking inspiration, or looking to nab a last minute deal? Let us know below!
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Forum Highlights 4th July: Tablets, budgeting tips & tackling weeds
If your menu planning needs a boost, the MSE Forum community can help with budgeting tips for your supermarket shop, motivation to make the most of what's already in the cupboard and pictures of tasty low-cost meals cooked up by fellow MoneySavers. Read the full blog post Seen something on the Forum we should include in…
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MSE Forum poll: Have you cancelled a subscription or membership this year?
Subscriptions and memberships are often one of the first things to go when people think about tightening their belts, and given the sheer number of them available (and the ease of signing up) the costs can quickly add up. Have you cancelled one since the start of 2025?
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Forum Highlights 20th June: Fishing, flight snacks & flogging your books
It may have been a hot week, but when you need cool-headed MoneySaving wisdom, the MSE Forum is the place to turn. Let's explore what Forumites have been talking about this week. Seen something on the Forum we should include in next week's highlights blog? Let us know in this thread.
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Forum Highlights 13th June: Pasta pots, pet-sitting & planning a cruise
Whether it's making the most of surplus food you've bought cheaply or planning an expensive river cruise, the MSE Forum is a great place to come for MoneySaving wisdom. Read on for some of the week's highlights. Seen something on the Forum we should include in next week's highlights blog? Let us know in this thread.
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Forum Highlights 6th June: Shoes, singing & solar panels
What's the best charity shop bargain you've picked up? The MSE Forum is a great place to share your success stories. Let's explore some of the recent highlights from our MoneySaving community. Seen something on the Forum we should include in next week's highlights blog? Let us know in this thread.
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Forum Highlights 30th May: Second cars, secret fares & simple TVs
Whether it's a frugal family excursion to France or a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Florida's theme parks, you'll find MoneySaving wisdom to aid your travel plans on the MSE Forum. Read on for more of the week's highlights from our online community. Seen something on the Forum we should include in next week's highlights blog?…
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MSE Forum poll: Do you find it easier to spend less when paying by card or cash?
Some people say that using notes and coins helps them to keep better track of their spending, but others reckon that a card is the best way to stop splurging. What works best for you?
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MSE Forum poll: What do you tend to do if an ATM charges you to withdraw money?
You're out and about, you're looking to get some cash out, the first ATM you find charges you a fee to withdraw...what are you most likely to do in this situation?
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Forum Highlights 23rd May: hobs, homes & Highland cows
Making choices for the long term has been one of this week's themes on the MSE Forum. Let's explore some of this week's highlights from our MoneySaving community. Seen something on the Forum we should include in next week's highlights blog? Let us know in this thread. (Yes I know today is 22 May, but we're getting ahead of…
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MSE Forum poll: Have you made a will?
Thinking about one's own mortality isn't necessarily the most fun subject, but making a will can help you plan for what happens to your money and property when you pass away. Still, it can sometimes be one of those things that we put off for various reasons, and even those who've made one can neglect to keep them up to…
