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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 -
Re: 2026 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN Mrs SD - our Year of Redistribution
dnd I'm so happy to read your handwriting changes - mine too! Not because of school changes but depending on what pen I use. Some pens I have lovely writing- almost legible 😂 - other pens and w…16 -
Re: Cheery's path to fulfilment - finishing the DIY, looking after myself, appreciating the garden 🌻
Ha - Mr C is often paid in cash, and the nearest bank is quite a hike, so it does end up knocking about, and we've been deliberately saving it when it comes in for car purchases. I prefer to use…5 -
Re: Investing in Us: Holidays, Health, and the Road to £150k
Hey @debtfreewannabe321 this is how life is for us at the moment. But like you small steps make for bigger steps. We'll get there. I've started watching flylady on FB and finding her intere…2 -
Re: The Cashback for Bank or Investment Accounts Discussion Thread
As a longer-term customer of Charles Stanley (now nearly exited), I can confirm that when my final asset was transferred out, I was charged a pro rate fee until that point. But there is no charge for…3 -
Re: Defaulting before DMP
17.5% is dreadful; have a look at making an affordability complaint about this. The normal affordability complaint templates say they are meant for unsecured loans, but the same principle applies to …2
