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Re: Gas Shower
We have an electric shower and it goes cold if someone turns a tap on downstairs. Thinking about it, we've always had an electric shower going back 30 years. They are usually cheaper and easier …2 -
Re: Should we inform the insurance company?
You are contractually obligated to inform your insurers, but you wouldnt be the first person to "forget" to tell them. It does come at a risk that is heightened by the fact the other person…1 -
Re: HSBC cashback offer
I just got the popup in the app saying I would get the £150. It also apologised for the delays in setting up the ISA.3 -
Re: Doom scrolling and the next financial crash!
There's an interesting article from John Bogle (https://johncbogle.com/speeches/JCB_Morningstar_6-02.pdf ) that looks at large vs small cap (the graphs are on page 4 of the article). He noted th…3 -
Re: Cash ISAs: The Best Currently Available List
Sorry 1 yr Tandem 4.73%3 -
Small Claims Court Costs: Unreasonable Conduct
This case (Orton v Barclays Bank) was a PPI case. Claimant wanted more than the PPI payment and sued for losses but decided to withdraw at the last moment. Barclays said this was unreasonable and wan…7 -
Re: Autumnal Achieving
Finally went back to the gym last night! It was quite hard - I actually felt quite anxious and a little sick but it all slotted into place when I got there and the woman who runs it remembered me, wh…7 -
Part time worker bank hols problem.
Just checked my holiday allowance for 2026. I am a UK part time worker, just 7.5 hours on a Saturday for over ten years with good standing. But, my holiday allowance which used to show 70 hours now s…1 -
Re: Energy news in general
10.3p - the ceiling set by the EPG discounting at the peak of the Ukraine Crisis iirc. But the actual raw costs went over 17p on the cap 3m filter so the actual peak even higher. Look at the site for…1 -
Re: The Cashback for Bank or Investment Accounts Discussion Thread
It's the risk and reward calculation I suppose. CSD 30% less fees for up to 6 months, probably justified. I've had lots of cashback sagas, many of them outlined on here. The FD one was part…2

