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Re: Need fresh eyes on my budget!
All read and digested @Dakota_Rose @elsien @Debtfree2026 and @foxgloves ! I was very excited at the prospect of zero cc debt, but the general consensus of holding some back for an emergency fund make…3 -
Re: From Frugal Foundations to Fortified Family Future
Oh rt - that is awful, but yes micro-analysis of ingredients is a must, for all manner of additives. I hadn't thought about pea-protein and it's increasing presence in all manner of foodstu…6 -
Re: Lost court cost expenses
No one can just take your savings to pay a debt, that would be theft. Court costs are rarely paid straight away in full, a payment plan is more the norm than not, so you insist on a payment plan, as …2 -
Re: Cheery's path to fulfilment - finishing the DIY, looking after myself, appreciating the garden 🌻
Well this weekend is not going at all to plan! We were meant to be going away for a couple of nights. On Thursday night Mr C felt a bit ropey so we said we'd just go for one night. By Friday aft…11 -
Re: Looking to boost pension and not pay tax on savings
If your profit after expenses is £50,000 then pay £40,000 (or a bit less to be on the safe side) into your pension. This will be topped up by the taxman to £50,000. Use the other money you have to fu…2 -
Re: debt free wannabe (huge financial family mess)
My divorce was a pretty simple affair, no contest, no agro between us, but you have to get the wording correct on the divorce papers, this is where a solicitor earns their money, my papers were retur…2 -
Re: Help please re: Fixed Cash Isa's that still accept funds during duration of fixed term
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81893640#Comment_81893640 I think that may only apply to new funds - isa transfers have to be requested within 30 days of opening now? https://…1 -
Re: Help please re: Fixed Cash Isa's that still accept funds during duration of fixed term
Kent Reliance does, not sure if it is on all their products1 -
Re: Help please re: Fixed Cash Isa's that still accept funds during duration of fixed term
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6656305/help-please-re-fixed-cash-isa-039-s-that-still-accept-funds-during-duration-of-fixed-term I have checked their website and it seems that they h…3 -
Re: Lose weight in '26 with Slimming World & SWIP's.
Well done @Glad. The weight is coming off nicely. I'm glad you told us you're stripping the staircase otherwise your last sentence may have been misconstrued!1
