Second-hand textbooks, simple funerals & solar panels – this week's MSE Forum highlights
The MSE Forum is the place to share MoneySaving wisdom covering the full span of life from birth to death. This week's talking points include planning for our funerals and ensuring a tidy digital legacy for those we leave behind.
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A few of this week's top threads
Here's a selection of what caught our eye recently:
- What are your tips for buying second-hand textbooks online?
- What's the oldest item in your kitchen cupboards?
- Has someone done detailed research into the best value loo roll?
- How can I save money on denture cleaner?
- We want simple funerals but can they still be dignified?
- Bridesmaids want their money back for a hen weekend but everything’s already been paid out.
One Forumite told us they were keen on solar panels but realised they had a lot to learn
- Help me get to grips with the basics of having solar panels installed
- Will a new greenhouse really cost me as much money as it seems?
- Is it sensible to switch from iPhone to Android when I have other Apple gadgets too?
- Have you thought about your digital legacy for when you die?
- DIYers - what's your go-to caulk?
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 go back to the supermarket that didn't charge me and offer to pay?
I did my big shop at a major supermarket and paid with a credit card as normal. Yet when my card statement arrived, I hadn't been charged. Do I go back and offer to pay, so the supermarket doesn't lose out? I'd feel a bit silly as it's been weeks and I don't have a receipt, so I don't know exactly what I bought or how much it cost. Given such a big firm's unlikely to be affected by a one-off loss, I could say nothing and carry on shopping there, but would that make me no better than a thief?
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
We love to see the amazing things our Crafting community create week by week, and one of this week's highlights on the no spending on craft materials thread was Soontobeoap's set of bags they'd made for their community club open day, using donated cotton yarn and lined with material from their stash.
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 imaleicestercityfan came to the Forum to report they'd won a coastal getaway in Newquay, staying at a four-star hotel complete with spa treatments and a 'dining experience'.
Head to the Competitions time boards to test your luck in this week's crop of comps.
One MoneySaver is heading to the Cornish coast for a getaway they won in a comp shared on the Forum
Your two cents
July is National Picnic Month – why not tell us how you plan a tasty spread for your summer outdoor meals whilst keeping it MoneySaving? Our Old-style MoneySaving board is a good place to share your picnic tips and tricks.
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