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Re: New "Have a Look at This" thread
"Oh don't mind us, we're only here for a viewing." "No, not that kind of viewing!"7 -
Re: New DMP
The joint account will have a negative impact on him if he tries to apply for any form of credit. Don't make the mistake of jumping into a DMP too soon you should stop paying and wait for the ac…1 -
Re: New DMP
You must take your name off the joint account, no joint accounts possible. Yes he will find out, how will you explain you don't have access to credit? Marriage is a partnership, you are wanting …1 -
Re: How much UFPLS can I take?
The savings interest will sit on top of whatever pension income you have. So it will be in the basic rate band or the higher rate band depending on the level of that pension income. But as @NoMore po…1 -
Re: Incorrect Octopus Energy smart meter readings
… really wondering where they get their excellent customer service review from … They got it from a few years ago when Octopus had a much smaller customer base. When Octopus took over from various fa…2 -
Re: Universal Credit Managed Migration - I'm on the sick but they want me to work
I have to admit that doesn't make sense to me either: Your sanction started on the 13th July 2026 and will last for 0 days. How can something that 'lasts' for zero time even be said to…1 -
Re: Knocking years off the mortgage…that’s the goal!
Just updated signature £300 sent to savings - £7629 Mortgage came out today plus £100 overpayment - £180,795.25 / 20 years remaining. Only managed to pay off £100 extra on the mortgage last month due…2 -
Re: UKPC charge for "commercial vehicle" parking
Thank you. I have emailed the UKPC complaints email address with the evidence and mention in my email other features associated with passenger vehicles, such as: it being a Tourneo, not Transit full …4 -
How did you feel when you committed to retirement?
Today was the day I took the step into retirement - well, in 3 months time to be exact. I notified my clients, I notified my pension provider and I notified my family. I’ve been thinking about this f…7 -
Re: More Effort Required - the next 5 years
Really happy to report another £10k OP has been made - we now have a £168k mortgage! Interest update - £18.76 per day on the last statement. That's 78p less than last month and should be even be…1
