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Re: Frightened of Unusual Banks recommended on mse? Are they safe?
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81886583#Comment_81886583 Aldermore is good. Not had experience of Vanquis, Secure Trust or Hodge, so good to know.2 -
Re: Email provider suggestions?
Well I've used google mail for as long as I can remember with no problems.2 -
Re: Santander Amazon opening offer x2
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81887291#Comment_81887291 No, best to close it. I also got declined last year until I closed some unused accounts. Tried again and was accepted.1 -
Re: Winter Wonders
Potato salad for lunch with a boiled egg mashed in and topped with homegrown microgreens. Tea is cod and peas from the freezer with home made air fryer chips. Rather large cheque (not my money) put i…3 -
Re: Winter Wonders
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81887193#Comment_81887193 I’ve started using this & the conditioner. It really suits my hair.4 -
Re: Euro Savings Account
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81887247#Comment_81887247 The interest-bearing accounts are held as QMMFs, so no.2 -
Re: Default and DMP Plan thoughts
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81886822#Comment_81886822 You simply start making payments when each debt defaults. I'd suggest giving it a couple of months in case they …1 -
Re: Default and DMP Plan thoughts
I wouldn't bother asking a mainstream creditor for a CCA agreement unless the account is very old, for example a credit card opened before 2007. I would hold off CCA requests until either the de…1 -
Re: Old Style Daily Monday 16 February 2026
Good evening Popping in again. Sunshine here this morning then rain showers this afternoon. Almost managed a dry dog walk but was 5 mins away from home when the rain Started. Batched cooked today, ma…9 -
Re: From Frugal Foundations to Fortified Family Future
Black beans in fajita sauce would work , or tofu, or those large mushrooms (portobello?) or roasted chickpeas or - and I think this might be nice - roasted halloumi slices? I can be quite imaginative…4
