Laundry, lodgers & allotments – this week's MSE Forum highlights
With not much rain for most of the UK over the past few weeks, MoneySavers are wondering how best to tend their gardens. Keep reading for more on that and the rest of the latest MSE Forum highlights.
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A few of this week's top threads
These are some of the Forum discussions that caught our eye this week:
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Do you keep all your old packaging in case you need to reuse it?
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Why are people prepared to pay so much for secondhand trainers?
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 my neighbour pay half the cost of replacing the saw they often borrow?
I've a small circular saw which I use to cut up pallets into kindling, saving myself a small fortune on buying ready-cut bags. My neighbour often asks to borrow my saw to do the same and uses it as much as I do, if not more. Now the saw needs replacing. With my neighbour using it so much, it doesn't take Martin to work out I only got 50% of the use out of it. Should I explain this to my neighbour and ask them to pay half the cost of a new one?
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.
Photo of the week
This week's image is from carinjo who posted this snap of their allotment on on the ups, the downs and the insides out of growing your own thread: "Watering at 5 in the morning has some perks, like a gorgeous start to the day."
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Latest comping wins
It's been a successful week for Haribobo19 who's chalked up no fewer than four wins. If you're feeling inspired to try your luck, check out Competitions Time.
Your two cents
In this week's Forum poll, we're asking: Do you find it easier to spend less when paying by card or cash? We'd love to hear your tips on how to stick to a budget.
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17 June 2025
