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Re: First Direct fraud block abroad, is this really a reasonable process?
When you informed FD, you should have been told that this will not stop security checks.1 -
Re: First Direct fraud block abroad, is this really a reasonable process?
I've had a couple of cards blocked when I've been abroad. No idea how long it would take for the Bank to phone me as I have always called them straight away. Never had an issue unblocking t…1 -
Re: Care Home Housing Advice
There is no time limit on DDoA and 5 years is not that long ago. Be prepared for a fight or to give up some of you inheritance to make sure your father gets the best care possible. From personal expe…1 -
Re: 2026 Frugal Living Challenge
@Prudent check out the weekly money tips this week. £100 supermarket voucher for opening (not switching) to Santander basic account. You have to spend £200 on groceries/supermarket from September to …11 -
Re: Looking to get debt free
I think I'm going to start again with the SOA 😞2 -
Re: Cancer, cash and carrying on
Thanks Beanie, DITR, Lucielle, teapot and SA I’m liking the pixie dust thing ☺️ Chemo today, always feel a bit buzzy from the steroids but it all went smoothly. There was chatter about delaying it as…5 -
Re: Spendy Wendy to Saver Savvy
oooo…also just realised that I never updated my signature with the MFD date as we've reduced it recently by 9 years!! 2045 now, though still aiming for 2035 ;)2 -
Re: Spendy Wendy to Saver Savvy
Busy couple of days in the office, it's quieter as less people are working with the holidays but the workload is still high. Nipped to purchase DS uniform aftr work, £114 so far but need to pick…2 -
Re: Excel Parking and Puregym
Good evening all. Apologises for not updating sooner. The matter proceeded all the way to the county court and a hearing took place yesterday. My son and I had both filed witness statements with exhi…4 -
Re: NST August 2026: The Good Life
On Sunday I stopped when my knees went on strike. Yesterday I was rather creaky but managed to do little thing each time I went to the bathroom. At noon I went to Coffee and Chat, got as far as the r…3
