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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.
Hello everyone. Firstly thank you all to all the regulars for the comprehensive guidance you have provided on these forums and newbie threads, it is really invaluable and has been a great motivation and source of help to fighting these private parking thieves. I will try to be as concise as possible presenting you my case.…
Hi all, My husband & I are £41k in debt & have £4k in savings as we've just sold an asset. We are looking at entering into a joint DMP. The debt in my name is low (£9k) but I'm the problem spending wise (I over spend.) StepChange suggested an IVA or DMP. The DMP seems to be the better option as we have £100k of equity in…
Hey, So my partner got a really good job in Somerset, and it doesn't make sense to live apart and only see each other on a Saturday and a little bit on Friday before he has to travel back down. (I should mention we currently live in Cambridge). the area he is looking at is Weston super mare/bridgewater/Yatton? has anyone…
Hi I’m 60 yrs old , semi retired taking monthly drawdown from a decent pension pot I also have through my previous company a lifestyle pension of 50k which I haven’t contributed to in around 3 yrs I would like to explore the possibility of getting access to the 25 percent tax free amount of the pot, At first I thought I…
I cannot begin to describe the filthy hovel that is the Swan Inn Heathrow, but as they say, a picture speaks a thousand words! On pulling up to the property my heart sank as it was almost as tatty on the outside as it turned out to be on the inside! The guy behind the bar was quite disinterested and rude and wasn’t really…
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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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