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Whether it's because the cupboards are bare, you're too exhausted to cook, the kitchen is too much of a mess or you just fancy something special, getting a takeaway for your evening meal can be a bit of a treat. But how regularly do you indulge? Vote in the poll and share your opinions in the thread!
We've all been there. A freshly brewed tea or coffee steaming away (perhaps a cheeky biscuit on the side) but suddenly the phone rings / doorbell goes / kids need attention / you get dragged into a meeting, and before you know it your enticing cuppa has become a chilly shadow of its former self. What do you do about it?
Whether you're packing for a picnic or grabbing a bite during your break at work, supermarket meal deals can be a quick and easy way to get lunch sorted. But which one do you think reigns supreme? Vote in the poll, then let us know what your favourite lunchtime meal deal combination is in the thread.
Dear All I've received a letter from Debt recovery plus about a parking charge of £170.00. It's the first I've heard from them. I rang them and they've informed me that a compnay called smart parking havr passed the debt on to them. The letter informs me that their client has previously written to me about a parking charge…
A great aunt has left my little girl a 6 figure sum in her will, which should be settled by her solicitor in a few weeks. I'm thinking we should set up a bare trust, with three trustees including myself. Who's best to set up the trust? Myself, her grandparents (great aunt no longer with us) or perhaps the solicitor?…
Hi guys, first post here so please let me know if I've done anything wrong. Basically I have a bowel condition that means I need to use the bathroom with little or no warning at times depending on how my illness is at the time. I have no mobility issues but I have little bowel control making my need to use the toilet…
I used a Financial Adviser (FA) to set up a SIPP. I've no intention of adding to it, nor taking any income from it for the next 5 to 10 years. I've been disappointed with the FA follow on service with no contact for nearly 2 years despite a contract promising an annual review. They charge 0.75% per year and I'm therefore…
I’m looking for an AirPrinter, all I have is an iPad so I’m told this is the only way/ best way to go. I really only need it for occasional, very occasional, use and was advised to go laser as ink clogs up if not used on a regular basis. Having searched the internet I see some advertised as WiFi enabled, is that the same…
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These days, voice recognition on our devices means you don't even need to type anything, let alone scribble it down. But do you still find yourself reaching for a pen?
The FCA warns against signing up to a claims firm – there are free ways to get complaints in and there's no harm in doing so now
New research shows the withdrawal fine – which sees first-time buyers lose some of their own savings when buying a home above the £450k cap – puts one in five people off opening a LISA.
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