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Banking & Borrowing
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A place to discuss all things credit card-related with other MoneySavers.
83.8K discussions
630.4K comments
Most recent: I thought that if I paid off … by Captianjack
Today at 10:32PM
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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'.
38.6K discussions
315.3K comments
Most recent: Unknown Credit Cards on Credi… by molerat
Today at 10:32PM
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Discuss premium bonds, regular savings accounts, autosaving apps, shares and much more.
105.6K discussions
1.2M comments
Most recent: Raisin Cash ISA - coming soon by subjecttocontract
Today at 10:41PM
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Discuss bank accounts, banking apps, budgeting hacks and how to organise your money.
57.5K discussions
633.6K comments
Most recent: RBS Online banking needs appr… by HillStreetBlues
Today at 8:28PM
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Discuss everything to do with credit checks and credit reference agencies.
19K discussions
131.3K comments
Most recent: You need to pay your credit c… by MarchHare9
4 September at 2:55PM
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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 CliveOfIndia
20 July at 10:28AM
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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.
126K discussions
4.1M comments
Most recent: Road To Financial Recovery by in_need_of_direction
Today at 10:33PM
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To help people who are bankrupt rehabilitate their finances, without judgment.
51.5K discussions
489.6K comments
Most recent: Over the 6 year BR rule and s… by MEM62
3 September at 1:22PM
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Share ways to boost your income and make some extra cash with other MoneySavers.
12.8K discussions
500.1K comments
Most recent: Ideas for extra income - advi… by dcfc67
Today at 7:00PM
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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.
64.5K discussions
622K comments
Most recent: Selling/Posting ornaments (po… by subjecttocontract
Today at 4:21PM
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Spending & Discounts
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Here you'll find discussions on shopping, groceries, discounts, freebies and more.297.9K discussions 4.6M comments Most recent: Good and Bad Buys at Lidl and… by Rosa_Damascena Today at 10:58PM -
50.1K discussions 1.1M comments Most recent: Renewables: "talking 'bout my… by Alnat1 Today at 10:45PM -
Spotted a bargain in your local area or town? Let other local MoneySavers know!20.6K discussions 161.9K comments Most recent: Parking codes for Belfast Int… by snowmen Today at 10:53AM -
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 News: Got Starbucks rewar… by ElleT75
12 August at 5:33AM
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Not sure what your consumer rights are? Discussions here cover faulty goods, refunds, reclaims, scams and more.
53.3K discussions
584K comments
Most recent: Pensioner neighbour sent lett… by twopenny
Today at 9:31PM
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A place to share your experiences as a consumer with other MoneySavers.
32.2K discussions
429.9K comments
Most recent: M&S Returns - Aargh!! by YorkshireGenes
4 September at 6:27PM
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Work, Benefits & Business
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For help with everything to do with pensions and retirement.
55.7K discussions
607.5K comments
Most recent: using AI for pension projecti… by SouthCoastBoy
Today at 9:21PM
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.
35.4K discussions
231K comments
Most recent: Can I claim expenses on part … by Isthisforreal99
Today at 10:23AM
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Discuss employment rights, holiday pay and other work issues.
57K discussions
659.4K comments
Most recent: Can't get share code for DBS … by pmduk
Today at 10:23AM
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For help with questions about voluntary and compulsory redundancy.
7.5K discussions
41.9K comments
Most recent: Redundancy sacrifice and PILON by monkey-fingers
1 September at 9:30AM
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Get help discovering which benefits you are entitled to - and how to claim them.
76.1K discussions
682.5K comments
Most recent: Claiming NI Years / Transferr… by sheramber
Today at 12:28PM
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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: Ready to close solvent busine… by magicmoneyportaloo
2 September at 8:10PM
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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
582.2K comments
Most recent: Manifesting Money Magnet by Bananabreadyum
Today at 10:58PM
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The place to discuss everything to do with getting a mortgage, remortgaging and more.
112.1K discussions
728.4K comments
Most recent: What to do if partner is on C… by np1v08
Today at 10:32PM
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For all questions to do with buying, selling, renting and letting homes. -
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
34.1K comments
Most recent: Long term unoccupied Council … by molerat
Today at 10:50PM
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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.
79.4K discussions
822.2K comments
Most recent: Is my roof too small for sola… by Uncle_Cuddles
Today at 10:03PM
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Discuss landline phone services and TV subscription packages.
117.4K discussions
985.8K comments
Most recent: TALKTALK is bullying me for a… by bravo18
Today at 10:56PM
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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.
57.8K discussions
341.3K comments
Most recent: Can travel insurance cover co… by Grumpy_chap
Today at 4:46PM
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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.
72.8K discussions
2.2M comments
Most recent: How can a friend get help wit… by FlorayG
Today at 8:35PM
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Discover and share MoneySaving ideas for presents and decorations for all kinds of festivals and special occasions.
30.9K discussions
616K comments
Most recent: Santa Baby - it's the 2026 Ch… by Coxy11
Today at 4:37PM
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Travel & Transport
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Get help with questions about international travel including package holidays.
97.6K discussions
888.7K comments
Most recent: Gatwick Holiday Parking (Disc… by Hammer_Time
Today at 8:32PM
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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
149.1K comments
Most recent: Help: Chester Zoo by LightFlare
4 September at 9:23AM
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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
50.8K comments
Most recent: Stop this attempt to abolish … by LightFlare
Today at 9:24AM
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Cut your car costs: this is the place to discuss motoring MoneySaving.
140.4K discussions
2.1M comments
Most recent: Huge private parking fine (Sc… by scarecrow8711
Today at 10:35PM
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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: 10/09 Win 10 pouches of Fr… by Tearoma Today at 10:26PM -
Some classic, simple ways to save money: thrifting, spending challenges, charity shopping, meal planning and more.
48.2K discussions
2.3M comments
Most recent: The all new using what you ha… by Cherryfudge
Today at 10:53PM
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Gardening help, plant identification tips, and practical MoneySaving insight for your garden, allotment, or indoor plants
21.3K discussions
262.6K comments
Most recent: Cut sprouting grasses on dry … by subjecttocontract
Today at 4:18PM
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Discuss knitting, crocheting, card-making, modelling and all types of crafts - with a MoneySaving twist.
794 discussions
44.6K comments
Most recent: Cross Stitch and Craft Cafe 2… by Sea_Shell
1 September at 2:24PM
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Requests to take part in academic/research surveys or studies. Not for discussing paid survey sites or earning from surveys.
207 discussions
573 comments
Most recent: Could you help with my charit… by beckstar1975
4 September at 6:01PM
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Discuss & Feedback
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125 discussions
958 comments
Most recent: Forum Highlights 4th Sep: Wal… by MSE_James
4 September at 2:54PM
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Need help using the MSE Forum, or want to share feedback about how this website works?
10.3K discussions
114.8K comments
Most recent: I need forum mods to help qui… by MyRealNameToo
4 September at 10:22AM
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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: How do you rate your bank's s… by MSE_Gavin
23 July at 6:06PM
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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 gramtrad35
24 July at 10:24AM
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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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