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What's been going on in the MSE Forum this past week? Let's explore some of the topics that have generated debate and MoneySaving insight. Seen something on the Forum we should include in next week's highlights blog? Let us know in this thread.
Whether it's films, TV, music, books or video games, we live in an age where we can stream or buy our favourite media digitally. For many of us it's certainly convenient - we can access content wherever we are with just a few taps or clicks...unless the wifi goes down, or the platform decides to remove something from their…
Planning a purchase? Bothered by badgers in the garden? Got a culinary conundrum? Whatever dilemma you're facing, the MSE Forum will dispense practical wisdom with a MoneySaving twist. Read on to find out what Forumites have been talking about this week. Seen something on the Forum we should include in next week's…
I recently bought a house with Fischer heating and a Fischer water system. I know, not ideal. However, we loved the house and there’s no gas. We turned all the heaters off at the wall and have the minimum hot water on and Octopus have charged us £225 for a month in electricity. Of course this is madness and not sustainable…
I just got an email from Fuse offering to get me a new 4g smart meter. I'm quite happy to do it but I wonder if anyone has any experience with these. Specifically, I have an in-house unit that I keep a tight eye on and that I don't want to lose. Does anyone know if the 4g smart meters come with an in-house unit? Or if not,…
Welcome to the seventh Grocery Challenge of 2025! As always this challenge is to reduce your own grocery budget to levels that you will be pleased with, not forgetting that we always recommend that you stay inside your own comfort levels and take things gently one step at a time. Remember that this is not a…
I have drawn a blank finding out whether Tembo allows partial transfers out. Does anyone know or have a link to Tembo information?
I recently received a PCN from Civil Enforcement (www.ce-service.co.uk). The location of the alleged offence was in KFC on Stratford Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, B28 8HN. The terms and conditions of parking are outlined as "Exceeding the notified maximum free parking period of 90 minutes between 09:00am - midnight/failed…
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