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This is the bit of the site where members of the MSE team get to share our thoughts, tips and opinions from our everyday lives.

The views expressed below are personal and NOT the official view of MoneySavingExpert.com.

Scams
Almost half of young people aged 8-17 have already been scammed online – including, shockingly, children as young as eight – with nearly one in 10 actually losing money to an online scam.
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11 February 2025
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.
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11 February 2025
Just for Fun
Whatever you're thinking of buying – whether it's a phone, an e-reader or a vehicle – it's worth turning to the MSE Forum to tap in to the wisdom of our MoneySaving community.
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7 February 2025
Just for Fun
This week on the MSE Forum, MoneySavers have been pondering the definition of 'cooking from scratch'. Does making a pie with ready-roll pastry count? And is it sometimes worth spending more to make your own coleslaw than buying ready-made?
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31 January 2025
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...
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30 January 2025
Just for Fun
Since 2020 MSE Kit has discovered a hobby that's helped him keep fit, learn things, make new friends and spend more time outdoors. And considering all these benefits, this hobby costs him relatively little.
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27 January 2025
Just for Fun
This week on the MSE Forum has been all about domestic conundrums: dealing with pests, managing the recycling bin, keeping the garden path safe and how to heat water for that all-important cuppa. Read on to get MoneySaving help with these household tasks and more.
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24 January 2025
Just for Fun
How's that new year resolution to do more cooking from scratch going? Get inspired by what other Forumites are preparing in the kitchen, and share your own dinner plans to help others. Read on to find out more and explore the rest of the week's MSE Forum highlights.
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17 January 2025
Just for Fun
What are your MoneySaving goals for 2025? Why not share your list with the Forum, and get inspired by what others are planning? Read on for more of this week's highlights from our online community.
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10 January 2025
Just for Fun
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.
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20 December 2024

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