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Re: Bold leap into retirement
Things are falling nicely into place for us and I plan to go from full time to zero in February next year (handing in my notice the day the annual bonus lands in the bank). We're in the process …9 -
Re: Co-operative Bank up to £200 switch and stay offer (06/07/2026 to 07/09/2026)
Might depend on the bank you are moving the payment from as mine seem to be instantaneous.1 -
Re: The Cutting Down Alcohol Challenge for September & 2026 :)
14/10 AFDs please @cathybird4 -
Re: DCB LEGAL, SMART PARKING, court claim
Thanks both. Thread title updated. I completed the AoS this afternoon and will submit my defence using @Meltof’s 12th April version tomorrow!2 -
Re: August 2026 Grocery Challenge
Grocery Budget for August for 2 Pensioners at £5 a day, £155. 25/8 DH bought milk at Asda, £1.75 x 2 £3.50 spent. We shopped at Aldi. Milk £1.65, yoghurt 1kg £1.49, flaked almonds £1.19, super 6 offe…5 -
Re: August 2026 Grocery Challenge
Yes I was chuffed with it too. Oh how clever are you!? I've tried growing my own stuff and sadly I'm not green fingered at all. So, have given up on it.6 -
Re: August 2026 Grocery Challenge
need to double check receipts but as it stands I’m declaring for Aug at £899.37. Scrapping in at 63p under budget Tbh despite increasing the budget this month due to the summer hols and extra mouths …5 -
Re: My DMP diary - 2026 (year 1)
Thank you so much for your advice :-)1 -
Re: Boiler moved and doesn't work now - asking for payment
Pay for 2nd opinion? However, in my opinion, moving boiler to bedroom is just mad. Ever heard of CO2 poisoning ? Nevermind racket it will make when you sleep.2 -
Re: Onto the straight and narrow...
September is a good time for a reset and it sounds like you’re getting things in place for that. Punching a bag sounds very therapeutic indeed 😆1
