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September is often a time for new starts and this week Forumites have been preparing for the next phase of educational and professional life, discussing name tapes for school uniforms, options for commuting to work and generally getting a better handle on personal finances. Read on for more about all that and the rest of…
This week Forumites have been giving thought to what happens when it's time to retire. MoneySavers have been talking about how it felt once they'd made their retirement date official, whilst another MSE Forum user is looking for tips on putting their affairs in order for a smooth transition.…
Out-of-date subscriptions, free trials that you forgot to cancel, unused gym memberships…these sorts of payments can be silently taking chunks out of your bank balance if you're not careful. Staying on top of them is a good way to keep your finances in check (and protect yourself from scams), but remembering to find the…
Got a £100 charge from National Parking Control on an L&Q estate in Harrow. I stopped on the roadway to collect my mother, who lives there and can barely walk, to take her to the airport. Car was left unattended for few minutes while I went in to help her out – their own notice shows 10:05:56 to 10:07:58. No ticket on the…
Hello - I'd be very grateful for some advice ahead of a mediation appointment this Thursday. I have read the guides and several threads but am struggling to follow a lot of the legal language and style. I'm also really stretched for time due to working full time and having a lot of childcare responsibilities. I'd really…
We have sold our house ( subject to contract) and are almost at the end of conveyancing process with our solicitor asking for exchange dates Our buyers have signed paperwork today at their end We are due to sign in a couple of days But today things took a slightly worrying turn We have been advised that despite signing…
I’m helping my 81yr old MIL to sort her paperwork- she’s showing signs of early dementia and seems a little confused about her finances (she has LPA set up ready when we feel it’s time). I found an envelope marked ‘Funeral Fund’, it’s a Phoenix life ISA bonus account- NISA Unitised with profit. I can see she took it out in…
Hello all, I have found defences where a numberplate was inputted incorrectly but none where it was omitted altogether. I am unsure if forgetting to input a reg constitutes a major keying error? My other question Thank you very much for any help in defeating these parasites. Summary of events: Incident: customer of leisure…
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