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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.
I was retired from the Civil Service on the grounds of ill health in 2013 (I was in the Classic Scheme). Due to circumstances, I didn’t claim it at the time; I am now looking at doing so. My annual pension will be 12k. MyCSP have confirmed that it will be back-dated (ie 12k x 12 years = £144000). What I was hoping to do…
My missus started a second job so I tried closing universal credit but it said you don't need to close the claim and it asked us to update what we earn so will they keep the claim open if we work a total of 70 hours a week. I've put in the journal that she's started a second job and the total hours she's working but they…
Welcome to Cooking one (Mark Three), time to get a shiny new thread up and running. The link to "Cooking for one (Mark Two)" can be found here https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/73708876#Comment_73708876 Cooking For One 13th Jan 17 at 7:32 PM Hi, newbie poster though long time lurker trying to adjust…
My third diary. <<<out of cheese error>> documented our debt free journey and then paying off the mortgage +++ Whoops! Here comes the cheese! +++ focussed on early retirement plans, and then my first year as a widow. This time I will be focussing on a positive new start in my brave new world. Final stages of renovating a…
Weighing up my options for switching. After UW (no!) Outfox is next up and much cheaper than my current offering from EDF. Next comes BG. I know BG had problems with switching E7 in the past. I have read all thr threads about Outfox but does anyone have any feedback specifically switching on Economy 7? I have a smart…
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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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