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Re: From Frugal Foundations to Fortified Family Future
I rather think the alignment between 'offer prices' in schemes such as n3ctar et al, are related to moon, wind and tide shifts. Kind of predictable but not wholly .... ;) KK6 -
Re: Teetering on the brink
Thanks everyone! I honestly don’t know if this is going to be possible, especially given how ill I am atm, but I am going to try. I expect to find out about the leavers package in the next couple of …6 -
Re: The all new using what you have from your Freezer, Cupboard or Shed (Barn)
I buy inexpensive frozen vegetables when there is space in the freezer, peas, sweetcorn, broad beans, and french beans. Things which will can be used up quickly.6 -
Re: Teetering on the brink
We're behind you - Team Beans has got your back! Great idea to do the bank switch, that knocks a hole in the deficit straight away.5 -
Re: Teetering on the brink
Surveys, Selling on Vinted , Olio for food. More bank switch deals. You can do it! Cheering you on from the sidelines. Just try and keep your head above water and hope you get the leaving package.5 -
Re: Teetering on the brink
Step 1 has been to apply for a bank account switch offer from Santander. Hopefully that will be £200 heading my way even if it does take a little while to arrive. 🤞6 -
Re: Thank god we paid the mortgage off
Thanks everyone. Soo relieved that it’s sorted. Finally feeling better, not as bad as the last bout. 🤞 this is the last of it. Definitely think it’s the same bug as we had at Christmas it’s just lur…5 -
Re: The Old Regular Savers Discussion Thread 28/12/24-29/1/26
Apologies this is a bit later than it aught to be but just a reminder the Stafford BS Regular Saver (Issue 1) interest rate reduction from 4.4% to 4.15% came into effect today.5 -
Re: Progress not Perfection
Thank you all and hello @PollyWollyDoodle 🙂 I will take up the pneumonia vaccine, they just took me by surprise calling out of the blue. I’ll pop in the surgery and book it in when I pass it on Mond…7 -
Re: Weekly Flylady Thread 19th January 2026
Morning all, My list for today Deal with Mr T delivery Finish writing up uni work from this week Make a start on uni prep for next week Load the DW and switch it on Make a start on a motivational boa…8
