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Re: Are Burglar Alarms Worth It In 2026?
We installed an alarm about 5 years ago, having been burgled in a previous home. Occasionally when we've set it off by accident in the house, the internal sounder is SO loud, it's deafening…2 -
Re: UK banks plot Visa/Mastercard Alternative
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81888771#Comment_81888771 Not sure that FP could be classed as a fallback option for card payment systems being off line for your shopping in s…1 -
Re: Don't hit me with those negative waves Moriarity
I'm not sure there is such a thing as too many biscuits 🤔1 -
Re: Escape to the country & living off savings
Sya, so annoying, the way these wretched companies can worm their way into your day and spoil your plans! Hope you have a better day today x2 -
Re: Escape to the country & living off savings
you deserve a medal SYA! 🏅🥇🏆🏆2 -
Re: From Frugal Foundations to Fortified Family Future
GP - You mentioned your Rose Elliott book which made me go & look at the one that I have, The Bean Book, published in 1979. I have a bad reaction.to quorn. I've only eaten it twice, the firs…7 -
Re: Living Large, on a Small Income, by the Sea.
Hope you're feeling a bit brighter today DIA Sorry to hear you're having to do sadmin @Skint_yet_Again5 -
Re: Cheery's path to fulfilment - finishing the DIY, looking after myself, appreciating the garden 🌻
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81893894#Comment_81893894 Definitely best to have grim weather on a working day, I agree! Sadly the sunshine didn't last long here and it&…9 -
Re: Turning Straw into Gold: Creating Long Term Security & A Solid Home
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81894103#Comment_81894103 Thank you, I will have a look at borrow box. I turned the dining room into a gym when I first moved here, to avoid th…1 -
Re: Watty's Awakening
He's outside with his lead waiting for you… 🤣 Can you drop him off to play with WattyDog when you're done? Awwww … that would be so lovely … 😉 I’d be happy to take Stinky anywhere, he sou…4



