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Re: October 2026 Grocery Challenge
A sharp intake of breath from me, upon realising I hadn't added my market spend of £25.50 from Friday. Meaning I actually only have £50 per week left… bearing in mind our assorted special dietar…7 -
Re: Awful weather - typical Brits talk
Damp & drizzly but maybe brighten up later I'm not up to much, patient transport to the Jab clinic later so can't get stuck into much before I have to break off. 2p, pumpkins, I've…4 -
Re: Energy Switch Cashback from MSE
Good Morning, It is, I've just received into my bank the £20 cash back!!! At this stage I'm not sure what I'll blow the money on. Maybe half a takeaway for the family or some hoover ba…1 -
Re: £68k debt... Time to bring it down... DMP?
Your choice is between a debt management plan and bankruptcy. II think technically you could shave 372 off your expenses and carry on as you are. But I sense that is a difficult option to live with l…2 -
Re: Octopus 12 month fixed price ends - what should I choose?
Did you see reply to your 2nd October post when you quoted what AI said on the subject ???1 -
Re: Octopus Tracker
It certainly has not been cheaper over the last month just had a quick glance.1 -
Re: Sealing a letterbox; risk of property being seen as empty
I would contact the insurance company for clarification. It may be that they require it to prevent arson, for example.2 -
Re: Sealing a letterbox; risk of property being seen as empty
Not sure how much added risk it is, if the insurers want it then presumably they've taken that sort of assessment into account?1 -
Re: Need to stop spending and chasing dopamine!
It’s Sunday night and I’m about to go to bed. Another weekend done already! They’re just not long enough 😂 OH has got work tonight, and none of the kids are here, so I’ll be all by myself. I’m also …1 -
Re: 2026 - consolidation and calm
PAD (Payment a Day) Today's PAD - £13 Jan - £172 Feb - £203 Mar - £143 Apr - £67 May - £108 Jun - £188 Jul - £78 Aug - £142 Sep - £180 Oct - £96 Car balance Sept 25 - £11,031 - now £6,6711
