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Re: 1% challenge 2023
I’ll update my total beginning of feb as I need to wait until cc statements come to account for the high interests 🙄 it’s frustrating waiting🤯1 -
Re: How best to allocate £6k cash + £6k loan across cards?
Do you have an income to prevent the debt reoccurring? And repay your partner? The general advice is not to take out "consolidation loans" as these don't fix the problem... And can qui…1 -
Re: misstara's mortgage free diary
A NSD today :smile: £6 cashed out from surveys and moved to the roof debt savings. Day off tomorrow so plan is to go to the gym and give the house a good clean.2 -
Re: Settling in for the long haul
Thank you both 😊 I’m really proud of eldest and it’s hopefully given him the boost he needs to get through the rest of this school year with a bit more confidence in himself. Little one is definitel…4 -
Re: Is this an extension, or a conservatory?
We have recently bought and have a conservatory that needs a warm roof. Had quotes from £15k -£26k (the higher then refused to quote as they had concerns the structure may not withhold the weight for…1 -
Re: 5 OS pleasures in your day today - part 3
Congratulations BOP and Bopsie. B) Looking up in time to see 2 woodpeckers enjoying the bird food.Taking my time over a job application to send on MondayA pasta bake and not a takeaway, as the car mo…9 -
Re: Nationwide won't allow interest to be paid out of my ISA
Agree one has to examine T & C's in fine detail. I recently shut a Tesco bank instant access account originally paying 4.2% ( including a fixed bonus), precisely because they do not credit i…1 -
Re: 5 OS pleasures in your day today - part 3
Hello…traitors has just started! I actually had a wee snooze this afternoon so I can hopefully stay awake…I usually fall asleep and catch up the next day 😄 Up early! Arranged to meet niece at garden…9 -
Re: The Cutting Down Alcohol Challenge for January & 2026 :)
23/25 for me today please. Busy day with haircut (wildly needed), dog walking my own dog and my sister's very lively dog - just managed to dodge the rain, then getting ready for tomorrow's …5 -
Re: Joyous January's No-Spend Days Challenge!
Hi, one yesterday and one today.... I'll keep trying!! Should have a good run next week as I'm working lots, might be a few days short of 15 but I'm really enjoying this, thanks xx2

