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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 recently had to use my credit card to make an emergency purchase abroad - a non-Sterling transaction fee was applied, of about £2. (In hindsight should have used a different card with no fees, but that's irrelevant now.) I've got 0% on purchases for 20 months, but am being charged interest on that £2 - only a tiny amount…
Hi, looking at purchasing a house through a limited company for buy to let. Purchase price is £290,000. How much stamp duty do i have to pay if through limited company as opposed to through my own name? And what are the pro's and cons as my salary from my job is £51,000
Welcome to this thread The main purposes of this thread are two-fold: * To provide a list of the top regular savers currently on offer * To provide a place for all forum users to discuss regular saver accounts and ask any questions about them that you may have This thread is intended to complement Martin Lewis' article…
Hello all I have a Indesit EWD71453WUKN_WH Washing Machine and since we got it a few weeks ago we have never noticed the front glass ever get warm or hot when on a 59 or 90 wash. We have stopped it part way during wash cycle after the initial cold fill and waters always cold. Washing is always cold when its finished and…
Hi folks, at the moment I am in the fortunate position of having a sizeable pot built up in cash savings. From what I've heard this is probably not the best strategy to be so cash heavy versus investment ratio? I have dabbled in the stock market over the past 5 years with varying degrees of success. Probably just about…
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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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