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New Year’s Eve is around the corner, and for many of us, it’s the big question: how will you be ringing in 2026? Whether you’re planning a night out on the town, hosting a cosy gathering, or keeping things low-key, everyone has their own way of celebrating. Some people love the buzz of fireworks and parties, while others…
With the festive season in full swing, many of us are feeling the pinch of rising costs – but others might be finding ways to cut back or keep things steady. From gifts and food to travel and decorations, Christmas can quickly add up. We’d love to know how you think your spending for this Christmas compares to last year.…
OK, I have medical conditions and would expect to pay over the odds for travel insurance. However, the premiums being quoted are, at best, immoral. I diligently answer all the questions as I am aware that even the slightest error could invalidate a policy. However, it seems that there is no credit given for the fact that…
Welcome to the weekly Flylady Thread. Welcome to the last thread of 2025. We often see new flyers (gents welcome!) around this time of year so please don't worry if you feel you cannot keep up. Similarly if your house has been neglected it won't be turned around in a day - but if you stay you will get into some good habits…
Over the years, my Limited Company has invested in around 17 different manged funds. I have recently started receiving "Money laundering" forms to be completed, with the latest being from AXA Investment Managers and also on behalf of AXA, from a company called BNP PARIBAS Asset Management, who I have never heard of! 19…
I have rented a house out to someone ive known for many years and helped out his family .he has rented the house for 18 months To help him i am thinking of offering him the option to buy the house He has paid anout 10k in rent so far Ive told him I want 80k in rent for the house plus as he is not taking out a mortgage in…
Appreciate this has probably been asked hundreds of times but I received a parking charge letter today from NCP for “parking in an unauthorised area and liability for the same having been brought to the attention of the driver by clear signage in and around the car park”. The fine is £60 to be increased to £100. The car…
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Some people love the buzz of fireworks and parties, while others prefer a quiet night in with a good film or an early bedtime. And of course, there are those who haven’t made any plans yet..! How will you be seeing in 2026?
Many mortgage lenders are cutting tracker and variable rates for existing customers as the dust settles on the Bank of England's decision to cut the base rate from 4% to 3.75% just days ago. If you're on one of these types of mortgages, here's what's happening to your rate.
Octopus Energy customers on fixed tariffs WILL see the proposed '£150 energy saving' announced in the Autumn Budget passed on to their bills, the provider has announced. Martin Lewis has been lobbying the Government in recent weeks to ensure the savings aren't just applied to those on standard variable tariffs, but to all fixes too.
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