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... 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…
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks… I live in the south and have a friend who lives in the north. I suggest dates and mid-point meet-ups early so we can bag cheap trains and hotels. But she takes ages to commit or suggests alternatives, so by the time we book, it costs more. I’ve paid up till now as I’m happy to…
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks… My mother has given me a sum of money to pass on to a friend of hers after she passes. I've put it in Premium Bonds to keep it safe until the time comes. If there's a win, big or small, should it go back to my mum, kept to give to her friend, or should I keep it? Unfortunately…
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks… I recently went to a few pubs with some old friends, then to our favourite Indian restaurant. I had a great time but have little recollection of getting home [pls be Drinkaware]. I assumed we'd split the food bill, but I've found the receipt and I paid it all. I'd have no…
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks… I’ve been asked to be a bridesmaid at a friend’s wedding, which is some distance away. On top of paying for two nights in a hotel, the other bridesmaids and I are expected to cover the cost of dresses, shoes, hair, make-up and jewellery the bride wants us to wear - plus the hen…
Every week we ask the big questions - from bills to bargains. Cast your vote
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…
While it may have sounded like science fiction up until a few years ago, we're now firmly in the age of AI. From generating images and videos to writing poems and composing music, there seems to be no end of potential uses - whether that's good or bad is a whole other question. Have you used artificial intelligence? Vote…
Some of us can whip up a flavourful feast without breaking a sweat while others might struggle to boil an egg. Be honest now: how would you rate your culinary skills?
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…
Buying clothes online is quick and easy, but there's something to be said for browsing in real life. While most stores tend to have a place to try things on before you buy, is having a fitting room a big issue for you? Vote in the poll then share your thoughts in the thread.
When something inevitably gets damaged or stops working, some of us might be knowledgeable (or brave) enough to sort it ourselves while others might prefer to get a pro to do the job. But if we're being honest, a few of us will likely leave it for as long as possible before doing anything. What's your first reaction when…
From weekly deliveries booked online to a quick stop at a supermarket or corner shop, there are plenty of options for getting your groceries in. What tends to be your way of doing things?
Many eateries opt to add an optional service charge to your bill rather than rely on customers leaving tips. Since it's optional, you can ask to have it removed if you want, perhaps because the food was bad or the service was poor. Have you ever requested that it be taken off the final bill? Vote in the poll then share…
Staying hydrated is important, and having a reusable bottle of H20 at hand is fairly commonplace these days. It's meant to be more environmentally friendly than buying a disposable bottle ad-hoc, and can save you having to track down a shop or vending machine. Sometimes public places like train stations and shopping…
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