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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…
Good morning diary and all, I recently became debt free after 31 months of debtbusting over on Debt Free Wannabe, following the advice and diaries on this site. Here is my previous diary My debt free diary I have found keeping a diary really helpful in staying focused and also therapeutic being able to think things through…
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…
I have the 10% regular saver from last summer. I've been paying the max £250 in each month. Can I not make any more payments and just leave what's there accruing interest at 10% until it matures please? Or do I have to continue making a minimum payment?
Happy New Year! I thought it was about time I started a new diary. I've been on these diaries since 2008. My last diary is here Things can only get better My first diary is here Champagne Lifestyle Lemonade Budget and the one after that here Looking for the Silver Lining. That's a hell of a lot of waffle over the years 😆…
Hi. I have received this letter from HM Courts stating I have a claim against me. I’m totally confused by the appeal system and have tried to figure out what to do before coming on here. But don’t know where to start. I work as a support worker for looked after young people. Park of my work is buying new clothing for young…
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