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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…
Traditionally I would post in purple, but times change and on my mobile. I was torn between DFW and MFW but I feel like this is my spiritual home! I haven't been around for years and in that time we've moved to a smallholding. DD1 now at uni, DD2 doing GCSEs and DS1 starting secondary in September. We have a whacking 270k…
Hi, I’m in the process of buying (FTB) - Offer accepted end of May. Then solicitor recruited. Mortgage applied for straight away. Mortgage accepted end of June. Survey done, report back . I have to give two months notice in the flat I’m renting. I’ve asked my solicitor about this (just to get some kind of idea when things…
I would be grateful for any advice on the following. I have been on UC and working part-time since splitting from my children's father over 5 years ago. I work 2 long days in the week when they can be at his house before and after school and 1 other day between school hours. My understanding of UC is that when youngest…
I have just had a terrible experience with Octopus Intelligent, and while unfortunately I'm running out of road to challenge it, I wanted to make others aware. It has cost over £1000. I am on Octopus Intelligent - for those that don't know, this tariff gives you a very cheap off peak rate of 7p to charge your car, and a…
If choosing a direct funeral,i understand youre unable to have anyone present in the crematorium but are you allowed a small number in the grounds for a few words?
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