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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 pension braniacs, I`ll try to keep it brief! I am teacher 63 and could have claimed a final salary (1/80th) pension and lump sum at 60. But TBH I am not a big spender, dont really need any extra income just thinking about retiring in 4 years at 67 ie. just ticking over ... (the odd beer, holiday etc. ie. not a big…
Hi. I'm after a bit of advice or insight. Two and a half years ago, the public sector company i had worked at for 7 years suspended me, citing issues with my flexi clocking. I had been home based for 3 years, since Civid hit, and had to go to the office only very occasionally, usually for short meetings. I had been told by…
I am selling my house and my buyer's surveyor want a damp and timber report as she says there is a potential for dry rot. She probably thinks this because I damaged a couple of floorboards by dropping wet plaster on my laminate flooring, which damaged the surface of them 3 years ago. Though the integrity of these 2…
Hi all, Just wanted to get some advise and clarification on the 1974 Consumer Credit Act. I ordered a Renalt Symbioz via a leasing company back in June/July that went through Mobilize 'finance' which oversees Renault and their group cars finance, whether lease, or PCP or whatever. On the paper I signed, it stated that it…
Welcome to my new thread: my old one is here: Cherry takes the reins — MoneySavingExpert Forum and my very old one is here: Coffee and chocolate — MoneySavingExpert Forum Quite a lot changed in 2023, and now it's time to move on. I left the job and career path I'd followed for many years and don't feel I can or should go…
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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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