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Re: Short-term borrowing
Well, it would presumably be possible to overborrow more than the expected spend, and pay the first few months from the remainder, but I don't quite see the attraction of burning to get on with …1 -
Re: Weekly Flylady Thread 5 October 2026
Thanks for the kind words everyone. Some of you will remember that DS1 was very poorly a few years back and now he is a Dad! Lots to be happy about. I have done a couple of hours paid stuff, made a c…6 -
Re: Short-term borrowing
As an anti-debt campaigner for any reason, consumer debt particularly I wouldn't borrow to start this work early. I would wait until the money has "dropped", circumstances can change. …2 -
Windows 11 update 26H2
Just got round to this and at last I can move my taskbar to where I want to see it , at the top, how many years 😎1 -
Re: Moving on
Couple of loads of laundry went in this morning and, with DH having the day off, I was able to leave him to sort those. That's most of the clothing up to date and half the bedding too. The rest …2 -
Re: Spectos/Royal Mail Monitoring and Posting Panel
Often have queries to confirm the date I received items, I've never had a query asking for confirmation of when I posted an item. Do you log the posting when you are near the box, so GPS active …1 -
Re: Spectos/Royal Mail Monitoring and Posting Panel
The letter with the parcel should tell you what you can do with the items. If you didn't get the paper with instructions, let them know. I still have a film I keep meaning to watch before throwi…1 -
Re: Pension advice at 53
Thank you. All advice is welcome. I am considering a lower less income guaranteed job. I currently work as exam invigilators as well as the retail job. The hours are flexible and there are very busy …1 -
Re: Complete savings refund
*I have re posted this in an easier to read format. Complete Savings had been taking a monthly direct debit of between £15 and £18 from my bank account for several years. Unfortunately, I only discov…2 -
Re: Moving on
This morning two loads of washing got done - one on cheap rate. It's quite mild out and very blustery so it all went on the line and I've just had to fetch it in, around as wet as when it c…6
