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A good breakfast sets the tone for the day ahead so when you pop some bread in the toaster, you want it to come out just right. One MoneySaver is on a quest to find the ultimate toaster that doesn't produce a disappointingly uneven result. Read on for more about that and a selection from the rest of this week's MSE Forum…
Lots of online retailers offer free delivery if you spend over a certain amount, and there are invariably times when your basket is a little shy of qualifying. What tends to be your response? Is the prospect of free delivery enough of a carrot to get you to buy more stuff? Vote in the poll then share your thoughts in the…
September is often a time for new starts and this week Forumites have been preparing for the next phase of educational and professional life, discussing name tapes for school uniforms, options for commuting to work and generally getting a better handle on personal finances. Read on for more about all that and the rest of…
I have a judgement entered against me by uk parking administration and Moorside legal. The First i knew of it going to court is the judgement. I dont owe this money and I havent defended the claim. Is there anything I can do now? Claim is dated 15th July but ive only just seen it, was sent to the neighbours and they have…
What is FLYLADY? Well, it's our version of the US flylady idea - but we work on the principle that housework is not fun, it's boring, can be time-consuming, is often thankless but, unfortunately, necessary. It's here on Old Style to provide the support we all need and to make the whole task easier and quicker. We also…
Hi Everyone! I currently have an oil boiler and want to take advantage of the current £9k govt grant to change to an ASHP. Quote from Octopus seems great value at just £2.5k above that, which also includes 1 additional radiator and a 150L water cylinder. The only fly in the ointment is that they measured a cold water flow…
I received my first default a couple of weeks ago and since I’ve received letters from Opos with wording like “our client” “acting on behalf of” we’ll have to return your account” Does this sound like the debt has been sold or the collections are still in house? Do creditors have to advise you if a debt has been sold? Is…
Hi I have had 6 payments taken from my bank account to payment ref: LC International, LC International payment ref is the ref used by Corals & Ladbrokes. I had read that some customers had payments taken from their accounts from Ladbrokes and Corals, so what I done I got all my Corals & Ladbrokes to send me all my…
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