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Re: CETV for DB pension for divorce
That certainly isn't a CETV! It's quite odd for an administrator to make that sort of slip, so I wonder if your original request may have been along the lines of asking for the current val…3 -
Re: 2026 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN Mrs SD - our Year of Redistribution
Hi Mrs S_D, please count me in for 2026 :) Love Deni xx15 -
Re: 2026 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN Mrs SD - our Year of Redistribution
I need to join in, the wool is taking over, Christmas food still abounds and draws are getting hard to shut.13 -
Re: Spendy Wendy to Saver Savvy
Just caught up, congrats on paying off your debt! Ive just downloaded the finch app as well.1 -
Re: Electric heating
Your old NSHs probably only needed one or two new elements, probably about £20 plus fitting. Your useless electrician should have checked. Would you scrap a car just because a headlight bulb had fail…1 -
2026 Mortgage-Free Wannabes
MFW 2026 - The annual challenge for everyone who would like to track their mortgage overpayments, mortgage payments, or even house-related savings. Feel free to join any time throughout the year. A v…1 -
Re: Parking fine appeal to popla or pay?
It’s not a fine. It’s an invoice. Don’t pay it as per the “Newbies” thread3 -
Re: Parking fine appeal to popla or pay?
Or ignore them unless they try a claim. Definitely ignore the "mug's discount" - that's designed to extract your money quickly and without any possibility of appeal/challenge.3 -
Re: Living the Good Life - mortgage free and living in line with our values
Afternoon all,I hope you all had wonderful Christmases - celebrating in whatever way felt most appropriate to you and yours. We have had a busy one, hosting on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day (we went t…9 -
Re: No response to appeal, no way to dispute with popla
Thanks - thats great, will do.2


