Has MSE helped you save or reclaim money in 2026?

MSE_JC

Hi all,

We love seeing your MoneySaving success stories! Whether it's down to the Forum, the main MSE site or the Money Tips email, it's always great to read about how you've been able to use MoneySavingExpert's news articles, guides, tools or online community to help save money or get it back.

So let us know below if something you've read or done on the site this year has left you better off. We might even share your story in a future Money Tips email!

Imindoors

Just a quick thank you to the site for highlighting Home Responsibility Payments errors.  After starting a claim in the summer - and making a few follow-up contacts, last week, my wife received a substantial 5 figure sum in respect of 20 years of arrears and an £80 a month pension increase. 

While grateful that they have recognised and corrected their errors, I wonder how many other women and carers might still be missing out?

I was also rather shocked to discover that DWP policy is not to pay any interest on the arrears. As you can imagine, these payments are substantially devalued - particularly those which should have been paid up to 20 years ago. 

Is this something that Martin is aware of and is there a chance that the situation might be improved?

Na7han07

In 2024 I bought a car, 6,000 miles after purchase it required full rear suspension replacement costing c£1,700. I noticed an MOT 6 months before purchase highlighted rear suspension wear for attention. The garage conducted MOT at purchase was clean. This didn’t add up to me, it was clear the rear suspension issue was never repaired and was present at time of sale. The condition of the vehicle was misrepresented.

After seeing your article on S75 claims, I put a case together as I paid a deposit on credit card. The bank refunded me the full cost of the rear suspension replacement. Thank you for everything you do.