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Whether it's high street charity shops or websites like eBay and Vinted, there are plenty of second hand bargains to be had if you're looking to save cash on clothes (and do your bit for the environment at the same time). Have you ever bought a pre-loved item of clothing?
"Waiter, waiter! There's a fly in my soup!" "Shh! Quiet down or everyone will want one." Badum-tsh (thank you, I'm here all week) Whether it's an unwanted insect interloper or something else entirely, it can be disappointing to be dining out only to have a meal marred by a mistake. While some of us might flag it to the…
Hi All Long story short , my father in law might obtain 250k from selling a family home (1m/4), parents are thinking of putting this in the next house with DH'd bro and sis savings and no mortgage (no interest). The name of this house will be in siblings name but not DH because I work full time too and we be 'able' to get…
Hi, Degree qualified mid-30's male having been in a decent paying profession (oil & gas) for 12 years with 5 YO son and 2 YO daughter. Partner (mum) not working following Covid drama and I commute 70 mins each way to work. Enough saved to take some time off (£175k in savings. Similar in DC pension). Had a motorhome for…
Hello everyone 👋 Today I have paid my final debt repayment and because having my diary on the Debt Free Wannabe boards has been so valuable in keeping me accountable and focussed, I figured that having a savings diary would be a good idea as my next step. About me - For those I’ve not yet met, here’s a bit about my…
Hi Any help would be great. My car is now un M.O.T-eed due many fail issues. The road tax runs out on 31st August and present insurance on 7th November , the most recent payment went out last week. I am abroad on holiday until Friday at the moment so have been unable to do any car shopping as I am sure that is the way I…
We recently bought an old house, built in 1950. Long story - house was a canna*** factory we found out 2 years ago. Apparently they needed to do a lot of work after the neighbour police raid, including having electricity reinstalled after disconnection. Previous owners had the property since 2015 and let it out from around…
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It's also been confirmed that you'll be able to get automatic compensation from your energy supplier for certain smart meter problems.
The Bank of England said there had been "substantial disinflation over the past two and a half years". It's the third time the base rate has been cut this year.
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