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Parsnips, plant-buying & saving the pennies – this week's MSE Forum highlights

James Hatts
James Hatts
Forum Executive
23 May 2024

Fine words may butter no parsnips, but the MSE Forum can help you take the leap from talking about MoneySaving to putting tips into action. Let's delve in to some of the week's highlights.

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A few of this week's top threads

Here's a selection of what caught our eye recently:

Parsnips and carrots

One Forumite is wondering why parsnips are hard to find right now

Money Moral Dilemma

Every week, the Money Tips email features a real-life Money Moral Dilemma (MMD for short). They're intended to encourage debate and, as such, they're usually among the most discussed threads each week.

Should I help pay my boyfriend's travel costs if we move further from his work?

I'm looking to buy or rent a house 15 miles nearer to where I work so I spend less time and money on commuting. But my boyfriend, who wants to move in with me as the contract on the flat he rents is ending, says he'll end up spending more time and money commuting as he'll be further from his work. He wants me to either move only half the distance or contribute towards his increased travel costs. Is that fair?

See what our MSE Forumites had to say and add your own thoughts on the Money Moral Dilemma discussion thread. Do please stick to the MSE Forum rules: keep it kind and keep it clean. Remember, there's a real person behind every dilemma.

Got a Money Moral Dilemma of your own? Email us at MMD@moneysavingexpert.com and it could be featured.

Photo of the week

ArbitraryRandomshared this snap of their miniature apple tree. They planted it in January and it's already got at least 30 fruitlets. 

Miniature apple tree

Please note: We love seeing your photos in the MSE Forum, but if you're uploading one, make sure it doesn't include any personally-identifiable information such as your face or address.

Latest comping wins

This week marcia_ is celebrating their first win after returning to comping six months ago. Their son is delighted with their new PlayStation game.

Why not try your luck by exploring our Competitions Time boards?

Playstation console

Marcia_'s son is over the moon with a copy of Bang-On Balls: Chronicles for PlayStation

Want to peek at some MSE Forum highlights from recent weeks?

Your two cents

As British Tomato Fortnight gets under way, our Gardening board has 15 pages of wisdom about growing your own tomatoes.  Or maybe you could give this Forumite some tips for rejuvenating their garden?

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