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Re: My Off-grid and need to be frugal diary
Peb thanks it's just so frustrating as I had so many gardening plans. I have watched a few films and the book I'm reading is a good one. DH had a productive day. He built some new bird feed…1 -
Re: Buying a flat - do you focus on what you need "right now" or do you think about the future?
Location is the one thing that you definitely can not change about a property. It sounds like this one is ideally located for you which is a major plus point. If you are considering buying it based o…2 -
Re: "Isn't it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it."
Ooh yes, I have LOTS of asters and can probably split them again… the borders down the sides of the garden are essentially nursery beds at the moment. I have lots of hydrangeas and camellias in them,…1 -
Re: "Isn't it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it."
Some asters and rudbeckias might be an idea for late colour? KK1 -
Re: Hopefully debt free before Mortgage renewal in June 2026
I have just made my NEW daily £10.00 deposit into my investment pie. Total Invested so far this month = £50.00 Total invested Overall = £920.00 You can take a look at my Trading212 investment pie in …1 -
Re: SIPP upper limit
So I contribute towards both a civil service scheme and also a SIPP. I know that the limit for the SIPP is £60k or my annual salary, whichever is higher. No - it's the lower of £60K or your earn…1 -
Re: Right to return flat-pack furniture that has been built
Others are correct - you can return it, but they can make a deduction as they're not able to sell it as brand new (which is only fair really). I'd sell it locally - you'll need to take…2 -
Re: Learning to walk before I run
It would appear that I have strep throat - hooray - a thing they can treat! Otherwise feeling quite a bit better. I will nip to the pharmacist once the school traffic subsides 😊 Absolutely horrendou…5 -
Re: Back problems. How to work?
Hello As you know, it is your relative who will decide if he is cut out for a different line of work. Depending on where you live, lobs may be easy or hard to find. He needs to decide if he wants cha…1 -
Re: Are any providers offering 2026/2027 Cash ISAs yet?
Not quite sure what you're asking. Cash ISA's don't run for a financial year - the financial year is only relevant re: the amount that can be added to an ISA. Shawbrook (for example) a…3
