2019

Yes, we're STILL banging on about PPI reclaiming… sorry, not sorry.

Oxfam’s launched its Second Hand September campaign, asking people to pledge to stop buying new clothes for 30 days. (It’s not too late – you can start your 30 days from now.) The aim’s to reduce the environmental impact of throwaway fashion – the charity says 11 million items of clothing are sent to landfill in the UK each week.

I needed a holiday, and every fibre in my body was telling me to go frolic with nature. Trees. Birds. Frogs. Puppies. Anything. I didn't have anyone to go with and nor did I have any clue where to go. So like any millennial, I went to my mum and asked what to do: "Go on a singles holiday", she said. Go alone? And a lone wolf I was. I typed into the web, 'yoga retreat for single people', as I love yoga and my single status (thanks for reminding me mum).

If you've got a smartphone, it can be a great tool for saving (and making) money. Here's a rundown of some of the best free MoneySaving apps, many of which can be found on MSE team members' phones. 

It's the summer hols, and millions need to entertain the kids. So we wanted to come up with ways to create some unforgettable summer magic for free (or very cheap), from writing to the royals to 'painted rocks' treasure hunts.

An influential group of MPs has called on the Government to fix gaps in the financial regulator's ability to protect consumers, which are caused by limitations in its 'regulatory perimeter'. This is the line between who the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) can and can't regulate – and that line is decided by Government and Parliament. Crucially, this line determines whether or not the regulator can properly see into what financial firms are doing, and act to protect consumers from potential (or real) harm.