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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 am the leaseholder of a parking space, I never received an updated permit in March 2023 and to be honest forgot all about it. In February 2025 I received a total of 8 PCNs whilst I was on holiday. I appealed the PCNs to IAS stating that I'm the leaseholder, my vehicle should be whitelisted as I provided my reg number to…
Hi, So under the universal credit capital rules, income does not become capital until the assessment period after it is received. However, I can't find any information about whether this is also true for gambling winnings. Does anybody know?
I am about to turn 48 and having paid a small amount into a pension every month for the last 27 years, I'm now actually starting to properly think about retirement. As it stands I have c£10k in a workplace pension and c45k in my own one. I have around £140k in saving, over half of that is spread in various cash ISAs. My…
Some of you may know me from my last diary, which was on Mortgage Free Wannabe. The truth is, I’ve not paid anything extra off my mortgage for years, I’ve not saved like I meant to, and I currently have £1,000 on my credit card 🤦♀️ 🤦♀️ 🤦♀️ I plan to have this paid off in under 3 months, so I could have stayed on my old…
Summary of circumstances 3 bed semi 2 persons gas heating and water electricity underfloor heating all switched off fairly new appliances estimated Annual usage 12000kwh daily use while away on holiday 7.6kwh with slight variation. 2 small fairly new pond pumps Smart meter possibly first generation 4000imp installed by…
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