James Hatts

Forum Executive

James's background is in neighbourhood journalism, with more than 25 years' experience in local news and online communities.

At MSE, his role is to make the most of the MoneySaving knowledge and wisdom shared every day on the MSE Forum, scanning the thousands of threads to find leads for our News team and insights that deserve a wider audience in our blogs and on our social media channels.

In his spare time, James enjoys walking and cycling. He also volunteers with a local Scout group.

Latest from James Hatts

Whilst MSE's experts have been crunching the data to work out what the Budget means for your pocket, this week the Forum has asked and answered the usual array of MoneySaving questions, from the trivial to the life-changing.

1 November 2024

This week we heard about a Forumite's once-in-a-lifetime 10-day holiday they won in a competition they'd found on the MSE Forum, and celebrated the news that two more compers will soon be off on amazing short breaks.

25 October 2024

This week on the MSE Forum we've heard from MoneySavers pondering purchasing decisions of all sizes, from air fryers to armchairs and dehumidifiers to cars. Read on for more of the latest highlights from our online community.

18 October 2024

With supermarkets opening up their Christmas delivery slots, MoneySavers on the MSE Forum have been discussing which store they'll be using for the big seasonal shop.

11 October 2024

We love hearing when members of the MSE Forum win big in competitions they've found via the site, and this week there have been some great success stories.

4 October 2024

When taking up a hobby or fitness regime it can be tempting to spend loads of cash on new gear. This week on the MSE Forum we heard from a Forumite who's into running but doesn't want to pay more than they need to for a decent pair of shoes.

27 September 2024

Whether it's cooking a meal or making a once-in-a-lifetime purchase, the collective wisdom of the MSE Forum is sure to be able to suggest some ways to give your plans a MoneySaving twist.

20 September 2024

This week on the MSE Forum we've got a heady mix of nostalgia, holiday planning and home improvements.

13 September 2024

This week on the MSE Forum we've got a heady mix of nostalgia, holiday planning and home improvements.

5 September 2024

If you're thinking of shaking up your personal finances this autumn, there's inspiration on the MSE Forum where this week we've heard from MoneySavers how they've harnessed the power of budgeting or have finally paid off a mortgage.

29 August 2024

This week on the MSE Forum we heard from a Forumite whose commitment to MoneySaving was such that their unusual shopping patterns caused bewilderment among store staff. Read on for more about that and other highlights.

22 August 2024

If you're stuck for inspiration, the MSE Forum is a great place to find ideas with a MoneySaving twist – whether's it's for what to have for dinner or how to improve your garden.

15 August 2024

Would you spend £100 on a pair of sunglasses that you might lose or break? Or do you get your sunnies from the pound shop? That's one of this week's talking points on the MSE Forum.

8 August 2024

This week the MSE Forum is the place to turn for help with problems arising from the warmer temperatures, whether that's flies causing a nuisance at home, or summer clothes that have turned yellow from a surfeit of sun cream.

25 July 2024

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.

18 July 2024

This week I spent some time away from MSE Towers, so I've been catching up on what I missed in the wonderful world of of the MSE Forum. Here's what I discovered...

11 July 2024