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Re: Covea home insurance
Thank you both. Two years ago I thought after many years with John Lewis I would try NFU that we have our cars covered with. They asked me to quote our rebuild costs. I just thought at that time I wo…1 -
Re: WWYD? Request to loan in-laws money
It would be no from me too. I think you need to stand your ground on this one. So much to go wrong. Which house is the charge going to be on? If its on their house, but the other sibling is then livi…1 -
Re: WWYD? Request to loan in-laws money
First up: this has disaster written all over it. In terms of your finances, their finances and family dynamics. Second: you took time to articulate it but you don't want to do this. What we are …2 -
Re: How much to live on
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81932060#Comment_81932060 I'll be 59 at retirement. Will be working a little more than you though! I enjoy what I do. I just feel the time…2 -
Re: 2026 Frugal Living Challenge
You are not the only one wondering that @PipneyJane I often see people spending hundreds each week and wonder what they eat. I also agree that planning is the key and not everyone has time with busy …17 -
Re: Untaxed ex-gratia payment to retire early
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81932026#Comment_81932026 Thank you, that is good advice. She may have accepted their first offer too quickly last week however, but I will sug…1 -
Re: Awful weather - typical Brits talk
Update Just checked AI, it's 5mL of MiracleGro to 7 L of water, I have MG, hence my reference. Looks like 3 pop bottles then. YBE said glad you're back to normal now Farway, hurrah for Stev…6 -
Re: HMRC Tax Code Notice "less untaxed interest".
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6660795/hmrc-tax-code-notice-less-untaxed-interest A "three figure amount" in your tax-free amount, if you're a basic rate payer (in whi…1 -
Re: O/S Daily Sunday March 22 2026
Thanks everyone Mam and dad were so pleased to see each other, it was lovely to see., though dad thought it meant he could go back home. I just have to keep saying that mam can't look after him …13 -
Re: Cheery's path to fulfilment - finishing the DIY, looking after myself, appreciating the garden 🌻
OK. 45 mins of yoga done, an hour cleaning podcast done, and I've just carried on pottering since. Put a bit pile of clothes away, changed the sheets, pegged the washing out, hoovered all of dow…8
