Every week MoneySavingExpert asks: what would you do? Join our Money Moral Dilemmas and polls to debate tough money decisions and see the nation’s views.
Almost everyone agreed a gifted ticket (and any winnings) are yours to keep, but many would still buy the giver a thank‑you treat
68% were totally against dynamic pricing, while just a handful supported paying extra during busy periods.
If a storm knocks down your shared fence, posters said be honest about not being able to contribute but check your deeds to see if legally liable.
Every week, we feature a Money Moral Dilemma in the Money Tips email.
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... My friend is having an introduction ceremony, which is a traditional Nigerian event which celebrates her and her partner coming together. She's asked me to be part of her entourage, which she said is like being a bridesmaid, and explained she wanted me to wear traditional…
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... Following a small inheritance I received four years ago, I gave my niece £10,000 towards a house deposit. I want to do the same for my nephew, her brother, but his life's very different. Although he's 29 he's not saving for anything in particular, and his parents say any…
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... A few years ago, my father gave me £30,000 to help pay off my mortgage. My sister agreed with the arrangement, and I signed a piece of paper to say that I'd received it. My dad's now died and, once probate is granted, my sister wants an extra £15,000, or half of the £30,000…
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... My son moved back in with me after splitting from his wife eight years ago. Now two of his daughters live with us too, and he has just quit his job as the hours didn’t work with childcare. He owes £20,000 to banks and credit card firms. Do I give him the cash to clear it?…
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... I've just passed my theory test. I've been trying to book the practical test for some time, but haven't been able to due to the huge backlog. Out of frustration, I've just shelled out a hefty fee for a driving course that promised me a test in February. They've now booked the…
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... My employer's been overpaying me by a large amount every month. I've flagged it with payroll and my managers via email; they thanked me and said they'd take the money back in small amounts each month. But that hasn't happened, they've kept overpaying me. I've been putting the…
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... My son's neighbours have several large trees in their front garden and the roots are slowly pushing up my son's driveway. He's told them, but they don't seem to have any intention of doing anything. I've suggested that I offer to pay part of the cost of cutting them down to…
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... A few years ago, I had a 'big' birthday, and my children kindly clubbed together and bought me a classic car as a present. I've loved having it and have had plenty of use out of it, but now due to changing circumstances I'm planning to sell it. Should I share the money I get…
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... My in-laws have a mountain of debt in mortgages on three properties. My father-in-law quit his well-paid job after burning out, the bills piled up and now they’re skint. I've inherited some money, and my wife wants me to lend her parents £20,000 to see them through selling…
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... My friends and I had a restaurant reservation, but on the day one of them, who is a type 1 diabetic, was unwell. We had to cancel the table, which came with a £25 cancellation fee. I was happy to absorb this as it was out of her control, and didn’t say anything to my friends.…
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks.. I've recently inherited some money. It's enough to buy a new car, something I do need. But I feel too guilty to spend it - I would much rather have the person I inherited it from still here, and it breaks my heart even thinking about spending it, as doing so would almost feel…
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New Year’s Eve is around the corner, and for many of us, it’s the big question: how will you be ringing in 2026? Whether you’re planning a night out on the town, hosting a cosy gathering, or keeping things low-key, everyone has their own way of celebrating. Some people love the buzz of fireworks and parties, while others…
With switching incentives popping up regularly and some accounts offering better interest rates, cashback or budgeting tools, the start of the year is a popular time to reassess whether your current bank still delivers what you need. On the flip side, many people prefer to stick with what they know, valuing stability and…
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Getting rid of clutter is a great way to reclaim some space in your home, and if you can make a little bit of cash doing so then all the better. What's your favourite way to flog any bits and bobs you want to get rid of? Are you an enthusiastic eBayer? Favour Facebook? Vote in the poll then share your thoughts in the…
At MSE we're big proponents of 'downshifting' on your grocery shop - swapping out premium / branded products for the store's own offerings. While it should work out better for your wallet, how many of us actually do regularly pick the supermarket versions over big name items? Vote in our poll, and let us know in the thread…
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