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Teenagers, toothbrushes & toasters – this week's MSE Forum highlights

Forum Executive

21 August 2026

A good breakfast sets the tone for the day ahead so when you pop some bread in the toaster, you want it to come out just right. One MoneySaver is on a quest to find the ultimate toaster that doesn't produce a disappointingly uneven result. Read on for more about that and a selection from the rest of this week's MSE Forum crop.

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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:

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.

Would it be wrong to borrow from the interest on my sister's inheritance?

When our mother died, my sister didn't want her share of the inheritance paid into her bank account as she was concerned she'd end up living off it, so I paid it into a savings account in my name, on the basis that she'd let me know when she needed the money for something. In the meantime, I've been paying tax on the interest, which now amounts to about £20,000. I need a short-term loan of around £10,000 for home improvements. Would it be wrong to borrow from the interest on my sister’s money?

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

In our cross-stitch and craft thread, Sea_Shell shared this snap of some slipper booties made with sparkly wool from Aldi:

slipper booties made with the sparkly wool from Aldi

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Latest comping wins

There's a Bank Holiday coming up and that's often when our minds turn to DIY. Hooverwizard is well set up: they've just won £2,500 to spend at Wickes.

Our Competitions Time board is the place to start if you want to dip your toes in the comping water.

Your two cents

Many online retailers offer free delivery if you spend more than a certain amount, and there are invariably times when your basket is a little shy of qualifying.

What tends to be your response? Is the prospect of free delivery enough of a carrot to get you to buy more stuff? Vote in the poll then share your thoughts in the thread.

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