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

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

As we reach the half-way point in the year it's a good time to renew your MoneySaving motivation, and you'll find plenty of inspiration in the pages of the MSE Forum.

3 July 2024

Hospitality has been the theme of the week on the MSE Forum, with MoneySavers seeking tips on hosting sparkling summer social gatherings that won't break the bank. We'd love it if you'd dive in and share your wisdom.

27 June 2024

What's been going on in the MSE Forum lately? Here are a few of the topics that have sparked discussion and MoneySaving insight this week.

20 June 2024

The MSE Forum is full of surprises ... you never know what each week will bring. Join us as we explore some of the highlights from the past seven days.

13 June 2024

If you've got a project on the go around the house or the garden, the chances are that the collective wisdom of the MSE Forum can help you achieve your goal in a MoneySaving way. Read on for a selection of the week's most eye-catching threads.

5 June 2024

With the general election campaign in full swing, we're keen to hear your MoneySaving questions for the party leaders. Read on to find out how to take part – and discover some of this week's best bits of the MSE Forum along the way.

30 May 2024

Fine words may butter no parsnips, but the MSE Forum can help you take the leap from talking about MoneySaving to putting tips into action. Let's delve in to some of the week's highlights.

22 May 2024

Whether you crave Antipodean confectionary or want to find affordable skincare products for use after the menopause, the MSE Forum is the place to come. Here are some of the latest highlights.

16 May 2024

Whether it's a sought-after gadget or a cosy bed for a beloved pet, we love hearing about the success stories from our 'comping' community. Join us as we dive in to some of this week's Forum highlights.

9 May 2024