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Re: Awful weather - typical Brits talk
Back again, with a wet & murky start to the day, it ended the same yesterday, after pub lunch, damp & misty murk Pub lunch with DD went sort of well, first pub the kitchen was closed for the …5 -
Re: Making 2026 a debt busting year
Well, it's been a busy week, which included my birthday. The money saving continues as does the decluttering, which in my mind go hand it hand somehow. I suppose it's making me think about …4 -
Re: Looking To The Future With Hope
Nice to see you here! I think a microwave would be useful for heating up frozen meals. I had a look and you can get a budget new one for just under £40 from a couple of the big supermarkets, so you c…1 -
Re: Debt and Caring
So sorry to hear about the ex colleague - as PIP says its always disconcerting when we hear of people we know passing at (what I would consider) a young age. Certainly sharpens my mind on my own mort…1 -
Re: Problems with TV signal
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81890252#Comment_81890252 Your last comment is why when retuning, you first do it with the aerial out, wait until it's finished (there wil…1 -
Re: SIPP “Notional split”
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81863374#Comment_81863374 ii SIPP customer here with some experience of this. It was all confusing to me so I crystallised a small amount to se…1 -
Re: Old Style Daily Sunday 22 February 2026
Morning all from soggy Mehefinland. Yesterday did not go well!! All my electrics went off at approx 11.30 - I heard the circuit breaker go . A quick check with the neighbours and it was definitely me…11 -
Re: The Case of the Overwhelming Mortgage
Did all of the above. It’s been a long week. My work travel, despite me staying in the UK leaves me feeling like I have jet lag for days after. Not helped by a day trip to Edinburgh yesterday with lo…3 -
Re: Can I be forced to have a smart meter?
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81893079#Comment_81893079 Long and short of it - It's not your meter. What's your actual concern, as what you posted seems very '…2 -
Re: 26 for 2026
Week 8 I went to London for a few days this week - I thought I would tick more off the list but never mind. A lovely time was had by all so I cannot complain. 6. Post 2026 photos to Instagram - 93 7.…5
