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Re: Need help picking disabled students allowance laptop
No harm in thinking it through thoroughly. Both laptops will do the job, and neither is really more or less likely to crash than the other. If money is no object, go for the ryzen 7, but you're…1 -
Re: We will get this debt down & the savings up
Another damp and dismal day, but at least a bit milder. Today was WalkFit class and I nipped to L*d! afterwards as I needed a few small bits and had vouchers to spend. When I opened the app, I realis…1 -
Re: Money Moral Dilemma: Should I lend £20,000 to my in-debt in-laws and risk not getting it back?
I wouldn't. Never mix money and family, especially where one just quits their job without a backup plan. That said, do you pay rent on the house you live in? I'd be a bit conflicted if you …5 -
Re: Baby steps to mortgage freedom for beanielou.
I had a pile of reservations to pick up including a couple of crime authors I follow and a local author. Also told them about the book my mum inadvertently damaged and they said to buy a new copy fr…6 -
Re: Asset rich, cash poor…
Here's what we did with our current property which might be appropriate. We bought a derelict smallholding and obtained planning consent to demolish the existing buildings and build a new house …1 -
Re: Dishwasher fit - too much pipework?
Thanks for that. Very interesting, and good to have a real life experience. Taking the hose up to an initial high point, say through the unit side at ~800mm, would be my preferred method if using a …1 -
Re: Moving on up! 🏡
Thanks, you lovely lot x It's been a busy and a bit manic few days. Dog 3 is all better after her antibiotics. Fingers crossed she stays this way for several months. Unfortunately, she is prone …6 -
Re: From Frugal Foundations to Fortified Family Future
Glad lg enjoyed the wee trip7 -
Re: Next steps; grip-relaxing bimbling, and avoiding the temptations
@Suffolk_lass - What a palaver! 😭 I don't have anything useful to add, just wanted to show my face and some solidarity. I know you'll get things resolved but what a waste of energy (pun ab…2 -
Re: Resourcefulness: The budgeter's friend
check with your local rescue, i know ours has piles of carriers, having been handed in either with or without a cat and ready for rehoming but people often bring their own so gradually the pile gets …5
