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Re: The Top Regular Savers Discussion Thread
MonBS don't close down additional accounts obtained innocently, in my experience. Their advice is normally to leave one unfunded which they'll then automatically close - although even this…3 -
Re: Claiming tax relief on contributions after retirement
As far as I'm aware (certainly in my case) you don't need to do anything. The Pension provider adds the tax relief - you contribute £2880 of your unearned income, and it's made up to £…4 -
Re: Watty's Awakening
Google agrees, a pony is £25! A figure in need of an update I think! I have just paid vet bill for the asthma flare which was £214 and Most Handsome now lame. I've told him firmly to rest up but…9 -
Re: La Dolce Vita 2026
Sun catchers, earrings and cutlery sound wonderful just because purchases….mine was much duller but my new washing up bowl arrived today, although it is much brighter than my previous one. i was back…3 -
Re: 2026 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN Mrs SD - our Year of Redistribution
Wow 34 pages already and it's only the 6th of January! Happy New Year to all and thank you so much for wrangling us all together on our decluttering, rehoming and using up journeys @Mrs_Salad_Do…20 -
Re: 2026 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN Mrs SD - our Year of Redistribution
Please pass on my thoughts and prayers to Florenceem and Mr F x Freezing here with a few flakes of snow about. Hopefully it will be slightly warmer by the time I need to go out tomorrow afternoon. My…17 -
Re: Awful weather - typical Brits talk
How's the power cut Dusty? Did you have to sleep down by the log burner? We were promised warmer temperatures today but woke to -2 and heavy frost! House with heating was only 14c 😕 They are st…6 -
Re: Pick'n'Mix - the joy of the chaz in '26!
It’s one of my favourite places Rosa and if you get the chance I recommend the Marie Antoinette exhibition :)5 -
Re: Renewables: "talking 'bout my generation"
2.6 O's yesterday. Cloudy today so not expecting it to be anywhere as close as the last couple of days6 -
Re: How much to live on
I remember someone telling me that you know when it's time. I just sat at my desk and felt it was the right thing. Today I'll double check everything. But yes life is too short.9

