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Re: From Frugal Foundations to Fortified Family Future
That's a good point @thriftmonster . I need to check out the MrL pizzas that @Sun_Addict has told me about too 😁I have to say, I'm not overly convinced that I would make a HM spinach and r…9 -
Re: ERNS ETF GBP - what tax
It's better to talk about 'distributions' as a term that covers dividends and interest. The answer to your question is Yes - if you buy and sell between ex-dividend dates, you only pay…1 -
Re: Faulty car
Its a used Vauxhall and like a lot of Stellantis products they are junk. Puretech engine?1 -
Re: 2026 - consolidation and calm
PAD (Payment a Day) Today's PAD - £12 Jan - £172 Feb - £203 Mar - £143 Apr - £67 May - £108 Jun - £188 Jul - £78 Aug - £142 Sep - £82 Car balance Sept 25 - £11,031 - now £6,7642 -
Re: Faulty car
I certainly didn't mean to be unkind. The basis of the question, I think, still stands. If not weekly, then how many times in 5 months was oil, coolant, tyres tread, tyres pressure, washer fluid…4 -
Re: Helping a vulnerable relative - where do I start?
Goad luck with it all,1 -
Re: A new chapter, An empty nest, Drama school & Last year of Uni
Agreed and since next week marks 5 years since this diary started, Ill do a life update then. Today (and yesterday) marks reflection though. Today would have been Nan's 101st birthday. Last year…2 -
Re: Motivation and Inspiration pre-retirement
Well, how things change. I had a massive falling out with my manager shortly after my last post. By the time the dust had settled, the company decided it was best I didn't come back. I've b…2 -
Re: Will tax code reduced from "code out" from previous FY saving interest reduced 40% tax threshold?
You will start having PAYE higher rate tax deducted at £37700 above your coded allowance but that does not mean you are paying that rate of tax, any coding adjustment will take account of your income…1 -
Re: Will tax code reduced from "code out" from previous FY saving interest reduced 40% tax threshold?
It's similar to how a one-off bonus can temporarily trigger "40% tax" because of how payroll software applies the rules. It doesn't mean this tax is actually owed. HMRC may well l…1
