Team Blog

This week we've news of how you can be part of the volunteer team that helps keep the MSE Forum a safe and supportive place, plus a selection of the latest MoneySaving talk from across the boards.

This year's World Book Day is Thursday 6 March, and many parents will already have 'costume stress', as you strive to find the right outfit for your child, while the cost goes up and up. Even handmade World Book Day costumes can be pricey – but if you’re still on the hunt for the perfect cheap World Book Day costume, fear not. There are plenty of ways to nail World Book Day on a budget.

We're one-sixth of the way through the year, and some Forumites' thoughts are already turning to Christmas. If you're not quite ready for that and want to stay rooted in spring, then we've got pancake inspiration for you too in this week's selection from the MSE Forum.

More than 600 responded to our request, but none could beat Richi, who had a copy dating back to May 2003!

To mark this year's World Book Day on Thursday 6 March, we've rounded up 15 free and cheap ways to turn your little ones into bookworms. 

Each week MoneySavers come to the MSE Forum with questions big and small. Explore some of the latest highlights from our supportive online community.

With daffodils and snowdrops starting to appear, why not spring into action and explore the latest crop of MoneySaving wisdom from the MSE Forum?

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.

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.

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.