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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 will start drawing from a deferred DB scheme next year and have been wondering what would happen should the scheme end up in the PPF. In terms of likelihood, I’m confident this isn’t imminent or inevitable but the organisation is in a troubled sector. My question is about lump sum payments and how/whether the PPF takes…
Apologies as I know this question comes up regularly but I would welcome your thoughts. I have LGPS membership from 1995 to 2024 (some gaps due to time out and maternity leave but all joined together). I have approx 9 years pre 2008 and 4 year pre 2014, the rest CARE. I changed jobs in 2024 and moved straight to another…
My Bosch condenser dryer has been faulty/out of use for a couple of years now. I usually have a go at fixing things myself but haven't got round to this yet. And I'm not sure it is worth the effort after a bad experience fixing my washing machine (lot of time, £50 or so on parts -basically needed new carbon brushes, then a…
A couple of months ago I was finding out about Chromebooks, but it looked like what I really needed was a Notebook.I didn't seem to be making progress in finding a particular Notebook, so I decided to wait until expected sales in October.I'm not much of a consumer so don't know details of the October sales - it's called…
I would like some assistance from the board experts there are many on here I will be seeking advice as well I’m currently in a conundrum about not wanting to pay income tax or inheritance tax in the future Currently got HL Sipp 99k in cash drawing down each month enough to be £12000 this tax year L&G pot worth 400k…
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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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