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Re: From Frugal Foundations to Fortified Family Future
Delurking to say I very much enjoy reading about you and your family's progress and would miss it if you decided not to continue recording it here. Of course you need to do what's best for …7 -
Re: eBay order cancelled and refused refund - I am upset.
That strongly suggests that ebay instructed the seller to post the item to you. There should somewhere be an option to report a problem "I didn't get my item". The seller will then be …2 -
Re: O/S Daily Sunday February 15 2026
Another one that enjoyed yesterday’s sunshine but now it’s torrential rain again. Nothing interesting to report, I think today will be trying to catch up on chores, all I managed yesterday was vacuum…12 -
Re: Frightened of Unusual Banks recommended on mse? Are they safe?
I've been using Hampshire Trust Bank since 2016 with always at least one account open. I've had zero issues and will happily open further accounts any time (if the interest rate is good).1 -
Re: Frightened of Unusual Banks recommended on mse? Are they safe?
Banks that are actually banks are likely to be ok. It's apps and marketplaces that are likely to be dodgy. Anything that is not a bank, just a middleman between you and the actual bank.1 -
Re: O/S Daily Sunday February 15 2026
Morning all Another wet and cold morning here, when will it end! Shopping delivery due later and some bedding to hang upstairs. Rugby and Olympics on today. Spoilt for choice! Have a good day all and…12 -
Re: O/S Daily Sunday February 15 2026
Morning again, the weather is back to normal, after a nice sunny day yesterday, it's damp and miserable again today. I haven't got anything to report really, today will just be the same old…11 -
Re: hijack this log ?
First try a sfc to replace any awol system files, then if no go back up your data and reload to factory settings. You'll find it'll probably whizz after that.1 -
Re: Frightened of Unusual Banks recommended on mse? Are they safe?
yeah, i know where you are coming from as a lot of the banks on the list i have never heard of and i have had a lot of bank accounts so if i haven't heard of them, that is saying a lot! lol Marc…1 -
Re: Switching from Hargreaves Lansdown due to new charges
It may be worth stating what asset types you are investing in. e.g. UT/OEICs or direct assets such as shares, ITs or ETFs. HL has always been expensive for funds, but it will be cheaper going forward…1
