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Banking & Borrowing
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A place to discuss all things credit card-related with other MoneySavers.
83.7K discussions
629.6K comments
Most recent: M & S reward credit card by BikingBud
19 July at 11:59PM
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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.
105.4K discussions
1.2M comments
Most recent: The Top Regular Savers Discus… by friolento
Today at 4:30AM
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Discuss bank accounts, banking apps, budgeting hacks and how to organise your money.
57.4K discussions
631.6K comments
Most recent: Debit Card transaction limits by missile
Today at 5:26AM
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Discuss everything to do with credit checks and credit reference agencies.
19K discussions
131.2K comments
Most recent: Job lost due to illogical Sco… by brianposter
17 July at 9:32PM
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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: CPP (pre 2005) now ending - n… by retiredbanker1
18 July at 1:30PM
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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.
125.9K discussions
4.1M comments
Most recent: Help needed please re debt an… by RAS
19 July at 11:05PM
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To help people who are bankrupt rehabilitate their finances, without judgment.
51.5K discussions
489.5K comments
Most recent: Mortgage 6 years after DRO ap… by ManyWays
16 July at 10:09AM
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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.
64.5K discussions
621.6K comments
Most recent: Seller making no money by TimeLord1
19 July at 10:44PM
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Spending & Discounts
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Here you'll find discussions on shopping, groceries, discounts, freebies and more. -
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Spotted a bargain in your local area or town? Let other local MoneySavers know!20.6K discussions 161.8K comments Most recent: Is day to day items in northe… by molerat 19 July at 1:22PM -
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: MSE Guide: Cinema MoneySaving… by tabbycatsardine
5 June at 3:27PM
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Not sure what your consumer rights are? Discussions here cover faulty goods, refunds, reclaims, scams and more.
53.2K discussions
582.5K comments
Most recent: Sold a scam dangerous car, yo… by Joehosty
Today at 12:02AM
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Work, Benefits & Business
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For help with everything to do with pensions and retirement.
55.6K discussions
605.6K comments
Most recent: LGPS pre 2014 by Silvertabby
Today at 1:44AM
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No-one likes to pay more tax than necessary; get help from other MoneySavers to cut your tax bill.
35.3K discussions
230.5K comments
Most recent: MTD Deadlines - Do they need … by DRS1
19 July at 9:29PM
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Discuss employment rights, holiday pay and other work issues.
57K discussions
659.2K comments
Most recent: LEFT JOB - PREVIOUS EMPLOYER … by Brie
18 July at 4:32PM
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For help with questions about voluntary and compulsory redundancy.
7.5K discussions
41.9K comments
Most recent: Unpaid wages through redundan… by noitsnotme
18 July at 11:41PM
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Get help discovering which benefits you are entitled to - and how to claim them.
76.1K discussions
682.1K comments
Most recent: HELP Please, im worried sick. by TimeLord1
19 July at 12:44PM
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Running your own business? This is the place for MoneySaving questions for small traders.
13.1K discussions
90.3K comments
Most recent: Recommend a coffee machine fo… by BusinessSavingTips
16 July at 12:31PM
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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.
9K discussions
579.2K comments
Most recent: Steadily climbing the mountai… by SandyShores
Today at 5:47AM
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The place to discuss everything to do with getting a mortgage, remortgaging and more.
112.1K discussions
728.1K comments
Most recent: Mortgage - IVA Conpleted by Ikpo1979
19 July at 10:00PM
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For all questions to do with buying, selling, renting and letting homes.
172.5K discussions
2.1M comments
Most recent: House buying and redundancy by Grumpy_chap
19 July at 9:29PM
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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
34K comments
Most recent: Paid more than 100 GBP for Ga… by soolin
28 June at 8:19AM
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Got a question about home improvement, DIY or home appliances? This is the place to get help from other MoneySavers.
110.3K discussions
810.5K comments
Most recent: Help Identifying Replacement … by NorfolkCanary
Today at 2:09AM
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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. -
Discuss landline phone services and TV subscription packages.
117.2K discussions
984.5K comments
Most recent: The process of changing phone… by PHK
19 July at 6:32PM
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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. -
Get help with child support or child maintenance arrangements.
7.6K discussions
83K comments
Most recent: MSE News: '30 hours funded ch… by sheramber
3 July at 9:16PM
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Get help with MoneySaving questions relating to living with a disability.
9.9K discussions
136.5K comments
Most recent: Refund for booking made in MH… by elsien
17 July at 7:17PM
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Discuss the MoneySaving implications of relationships and family life.
72.7K discussions
2.2M comments
Most recent: Do I need to complete IHT 400 by moedeeb
19 July at 8:23PM
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Discover and share MoneySaving ideas for presents and decorations for all kinds of festivals and special occasions.
30.9K discussions
615.9K comments
Most recent: Santa Baby - it's the 2026 Ch… by Coxy11
17 July at 8:24PM
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Travel & Transport
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Get help with questions about international travel including package holidays. -
Want to find a MoneySaving way to enjoy a trip to a theme park or a short break in the UK?
21.4K discussions
149K comments
Most recent: best haven holiday park in uk… by marcia_
Today at 2:47AM
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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. -
Cut your car costs: this is the place to discuss motoring MoneySaving.
139.9K discussions
2.1M comments
Most recent: Moorside claim form arrived- … by Coupon-mad
Today at 1:29AM
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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: Comps i'm focusing on in May … by marcia_ Today at 3:02AM -
Some classic, simple ways to save money: thrifting, spending challenges, charity shopping, meal planning and more.
48.2K discussions
2.3M comments
Most recent: 2026 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN Mr… by BlueJ94
Today at 5:04AM
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Gardening help, plant identification tips, and practical MoneySaving insight for your garden, allotment, or indoor plants
21.3K discussions
262.2K comments
Most recent: 500+ Strawberry Plants, Almos… by sujsuj
Today at 12:49AM
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Discuss knitting, crocheting, card-making, modelling and all types of crafts - with a MoneySaving twist.
792 discussions
44.5K comments
Most recent: Cross Stitch and Craft Cafe 2… by Auti
19 July at 4:38PM
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Got a question about computers, tablets, software or other tech matters? Find help here.
136.4K discussions
1.1M comments
Most recent: A device for the elderly to t… by eddddy
Today at 5:45AM
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Requests to take part in academic/research surveys or studies. Not for discussing paid survey sites or earning from surveys.
205 discussions
567 comments
Most recent: Steel Frame houses in the UK … by AlmostAnAdult33
19 June at 9:26AM
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Discuss & Feedback
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111 discussions
892 comments
Most recent: Forum Highlights 17th Jul: El… by MSE_James
17 July at 2:54PM
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Want to raise awareness of a MoneySaving campaign? You can share experiences and encourage change via discussions here.
417 discussions
3.1K comments
Most recent: Student loan repayments are *… by saajan_12
2 July at 1:05PM
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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 you… by MSE_Gavin
12 February at 5:54PM
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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: Scams can happe… by TurbulentCourage
16 July at 7:08PM
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Get mutual support from other MoneySavers by keeping a log of your savings journey.
1.4K discussions
72.9K comments
Most recent: Escape to the country & l… by SuzeQStan
19 July at 6:45AM
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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 Even… by MSE_Stephen
24 October 2025 at 12:55PM
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