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Re: 2026: The Final Year
Today's little win: The interest has been paid into the savings accounts. I've taken it out and chucked it at the credit cards - £26. The total of the credit cards that we are paying intere…2 -
Re: My first ever SOA - never had the courage to post it before.
I don’t know why you feel terrible about asking for board. I always had to pay my way, but it’s a lot cheaper than they would have to be paying if they lived independently. Do they know about how muc…2 -
Re: My first ever SOA - never had the courage to post it before.
Your eldest can run her circumstances through this calculator and it will show what she will be able to claim. It should only take a few minutes at most. https://www.entitledto.co.uk/2 -
Re: Phasing out of Scottish banknotes in Scotland
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81864383#Comment_81864383 And HBOS ruined itself.2 -
Re: Dreaming of being Debt Free
So I've done it! Emergency fund is fully completed (3 months worth) , total of £4500. I let out a sigh of relief that few like it lasted a good few hours. New problem. What now? But what a wonde…2 -
Re: 2026 Fashion On The Ration Challenge
French sailors had pompoms on their hats to remind them to keep their heads down beneath the decks. My eldest sister has made me a lovely deep pink crochet cowl and knitted hat for my birthday. Yes S…9 -
Re: My first ever SOA - never had the courage to post it before.
I would suggest looking into child maintenance then. Even if it’s just for a few months. Although it can continue up to age 20 for children in full time education and I wonder if that applies to your…2 -
Re: Payment a Day - Chapter 2026
Morning All, The total PAD for 31 January 2026 was £366.07 As we close the month, remember…4 -
Re: The Top Regular Savers Discussion Thread
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81864748#Comment_81864748 Yes, was ok prior to 9am, but I failed to receive a SMS from them when my login timed out and I tried to log back in …5 -
Re: The Top Regular Savers Discussion Thread
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81864748#Comment_81864748 Same situation for me. I'll try again later in the day.2
