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Re: IFA vs DIY
The way I did this was follows. Initially, I used an IFA - a friend of a relative. They set up a number of investments for me; charged me a big sum and an ongoing charge - the normal model. I then st…3 -
Re: March Forward Into Spring 2026
@Rhyddid2026 - I suggest that you tell the relative if they don't send you the documentation you'll instruct the shipping company to ship the stuff to the tip. It's not fair on you if …3 -
Re: My Off-grid and need to be frugal diary
Ladybird1106 I'm glad your tomatoes are doing well. I think I will have to sow some more as the last lot of seeds I used were fairly old and germination has been poor. I managed to do some weedi…3 -
Re: My Off-grid and need to be frugal diary
Fantastic list of sown seeds. I did mine last week and already have tomato seedlings. Love 🐞1 -
Re: Need to stop spending and chasing dopamine!
I’m still ill. I’m panicking that I can’t do the sleep out tomorrow night 😭 I will feel incredibly guilty if I don’t do it ☹️ OH said to just wait until tomorrow morning before making a decision. Si…3 -
Re: Investing in Us: Holidays, Health, and the Road to £150k
I’m absolutely amazed by the fact she is still there!7 -
Re: Parking stories in the News/media
Chorley pub to install number plate recognition cameras in car parkhttps://www.lep.co.uk/news/chorley-pub-number-plate-recognition-5616667 "The Halfway House, on Preston Road, is planning to int…5 -
Re: Awful weather - typical Brits talk
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81910582#Comment_81910582 Soon be time for the Cat Wee trees 😂4 -
Re: Investing in Us: Holidays, Health, and the Road to £150k
"Work is hard enough mentally without needing to explain all my actions to her." Thing is though, you don't. 😀 You also don't need to tell her when she can leave so any questions…8 -
Re: E.ON Next Fixed 15M v7 MSE exclusive tariff
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81910274#Comment_81910274 Thank you! Exactly what I needed to know. Obvious now but I just didn't see it.1
