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Re: Chase increases cashback to 2%
It's not even 2% actually. By leaving £1000 in the saving account with poor rate, you are missing out on much better interest elsewhere, like Zopa for example. Speaking of Zopa, I've set up…1 -
Re: Removing bird poo from paving stones
I agree that is lichen1 -
Ongoing increases in authorised fraud
Apologies if this has already been shared but I saw that the annual UK Finance fraud report had been published and the continuing increases in authorised fraud are notable: They've subdivided th…10 -
Re: Is retirement boring?
It is my biggest fear. I have bitten the bullet and dropping to 3 days from next month. I am also dropping my pension contributions right down (from 50% to 6%) to give me more net pay compared to wor…3 -
Re: Octopus energy bill dispute
Did Octopus give a complaint reference number? If you're thinking of the Ombudsman then I reckon you could count the eight weeks as starting from your first communication that ought have been se…1 -
Re: Breakdown overseas - Hyundai garages refuse to honour warranty cover
What does the Hyundai “small print” in the warranty say? Some manufacturers may provide EU wide cover, but require you to pay for repairs and claim it back from the UK importer/distributor/dealer.1 -
Re: 2026 Frugal Living Challenge
@startin_again Thank you for sharing that info about onions … I had no idea they could be chopped and frozen! Can't believe I've got to this age without knowing that but here we are and now…15 -
Re: Breakdown overseas - Hyundai garages refuse to honour warranty cover
The big question is why those French dealers refused to take the car in. Maybe it was as simple as timescale - "Desole, mais nous sommes fully booked until after the customer is due to return ho…2 -
Re: Spinning a New Story
This week’s spending has been within budget on groceries and I haven’t got any known additional expenses to come. Next week involves a family birthday and some planned outings but either they will be…1 -
Re: Spinning a New Story
Does anyone else find this the boring bit of the month when the money comings and goings have largely happened and it’s just a question of keeping going and not making any silly decisions or spending…2
