2024

Halloween can be a pricey time – and often much of what you buy ends up in the bin, charity shop bag or loft. Not very MoneySaving! But if you still want to have fun on a budget, there are lots of things you can do and make that cost nothing at all. The only rule here is no shopping – you have to use what's already in the house.

With bulb planting 'season' on the horizon, autumn and winter are a surprisingly good time of year to plan for your plot. Originally written in summer, this blog now has some autumnal tips, from saving on seeds and bulbs and even compost sharing, as well as tips for decorating and furnishing your garden on a budget and for free.

It's like real life eBay or Vinted... as a regular car boot seller I find them the perfect combo of making money and a fun day out. And with spring arriving there's no better time to try and sell your stuff. Here are my top tips I've learned over the years to make the most of the sales...

This year's World Book Day is Thursday 6 March, and many parents will already have 'costume stress', as you strive to find the right outfit for your child, while the cost goes up and up. Even handmade World Book Day costumes can be pricey – but if you’re still on the hunt for the perfect cheap World Book Day costume, fear not. There are plenty of ways to nail World Book Day on a budget.

Skiing and spending seem to go hand in hand – and even with cheap flight deals and packages, the cost of equipment and everything from a ski pass to a plate of chips seems to sky rocket when you're in the mountains. To save money, preparation is key – plan ahead and budget your spending so you hit the slopes and not your wallet.

A new provider is offering free unlimited data abroad. Too good to be true? We take a look at Firsty, a free eSim that can be used in over 70 countries...

The beauty of the MSE Forum is that practically every topic under the sun can be given a MoneySaving twist. We've taken a look back at 26 memorable moments from our online community during the past year.

Tree or not to tree: MSE Ruby explores the best ways to save money this Christmas while keeping the environment in mind.

If you think luxury Advent calendars have got out of hand, then one MSE Forumite has come up with the perfect feel-good antidote that need not cost you a single penny. Read on to find out how – and explore the rest of the week's Forum highlights.

This week Forumites are looking to Christmas and beyond, thinking about how they can adopt new MoneySaving habits in 2025. Read on for more of the week's best bits from our community.