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You've finally manage to find a date that works for everyone and even picked a venue for dinner. But, you've never been there before? Are you going to have a sneaky peek at their online menu, or do you just turn up on the night and take it from there?
Here's a pulp thriller for you. Second only to the divisive nature of Marmite, there's another love it/hate it food debate that has raged on for eons...which do you find most a-peel-ing: orange juice with the bits in or without?
I've researched annuities a lot and have finnaly finnaly decided to buy one in the next few weeks and definitely getting it locked in before before the next budget. I've decided the amount of cash I'll use from a DC SIPP to fund it and picked RPI with Value Protection VP of 75% as 75% just felt like best balanced value, I…
Martin has posted on Facebook with an example of tax paid for someone earning just over the higher rate threshold with the claim that earning more means it's better to earn less interest. I'm not sure if his calculations are wrong. Example 1 Earnings £49300, interest earned £1000. Total income £50300 (£30 above HR) so…
I entered a DMP in June 2020 with £25000 debt. Never missed a scheduled payment. Although it will fall off of my credit file next year, payments are predicted to last another 5 years. Between us, my partner (no adverse credit) have been saving for a deposit for a mortgage. We have saved roughly 20% but won't be applying…
Really just a thread to mention that NCP Gatwick sent me a PCN last week for no payment back in September. Fortunately I had proof of payment and the transaction I.D, which was sent promptly to their appeals department. Several days later I received a cancellation notice. Am tempted to go back and make them explain…
I’ve received a PCN for failure to display blue badge 22 DAYS after incident I’ve received an additional PCN for parking too long 54 DAYS after the same incident i thought they had a 14 day service limit ? Really grateful for your thoughts
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