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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 just went to check the forum and I got this page: It appears whenever I click onto a thread and my profile. I appreciate this post may not be seen until the issues have been resolved but I thought I'd ask what's causing these issues?
The latest post on the techie page is about "how to solve account bans"I click on it and it says This page has been moved to: forums.moneysavingexpert.com/collections and, when I click on that, it saysPage not found. What's up?
Hi, I've just been charged full vat on a second hand item I ordered from the USA. Cost $300 approx. This would have been zero VAT if I'd bought it here in the UK, does any one know the rate I should pay for this? And if I've been charged wrongly, how do I reclaim? Thanks in advance!
Husband and I (32M and 29F) are looking to buy our forever home but not sure if we would be stretching ourselves too thin. We have considerable equity in our current home due to my parents helping us get on the property ladder 6 years ago. Figures House price: £700k listing price Deposit: £250k Mortgage: £450k @ ~3.9%…
Might as well have a new thread for a new year!
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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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