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Re: British gas DD - refunding and dropping my Direct Debit
Take the money. There is no point in having a credit balance with your supplier earning no interest when you could have that money in your own savings account. You have been on Direct Debit for a yea…2 -
Re: Sleepless in Liverpool - worried about debt
Morning, first question…. Red or Blue, then I'll decide on the advice………only joking (I'm a bluenose by the way) I was in a similar situation with money, single guy, divorced, debt and no mo…2 -
Re: Bathroom vanity unit
A picture would also help if you can.1 -
Re: Progress not Perfection
Morning all, happy hump day. WFH today so nice relaxing start to the day. Morning yoga session done. Mid-week budget check done, CC balance cleared and an oddment of £1.79 has gone to the Christmas p…4 -
Re: 2026 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN Mrs SD - our Year of Redistribution
I went to Lent group last night. The muffins were well received. I was tearful at bedtime - sometimes it is hard to believe that Mr F is no longer here with me. Deluttered yesterday - calendar x 3, c…24 -
Re: Advice and help with £28k debts
If you try sticking to the budget for a few months recording everything that you spend to make sure it’s accurate, you’ve really not lost much. It doesn’t stop you doing a DMP in the future if needed…2 -
Re: Old Style Daily Wednesday 11 March 2026
The weather has been wild all night - strong blustery wind with hammering rain. My Freesat dish had been rattled enough to stop receiving the signal just five minutes before the end of Master Chef so…11 -
Re: We will get this debt down & the savings up
I not heard from NW either about the fairer pay, I too have qualified for all the previous pay out and been a member for nearly 40 years. Myself and @badmemory could be NW twins 😆1 -
Re: Old Style Daily Wednesday 11 March 2026
Good morning Wishing TA the best of birthdays. Enjoy your time away and being thoroughly spoilt. Sunny here, yesterday was very windy and it seems we have more to come. I believe we are off to the di…10 -
Re: My Mortgage Free Mountain - A 7 year expedition to climb to the top
Good morning :) It may be chilly but the sun is shining so hopefully it will be a beautiful day. I feel like I didn't achieve much yesterday but thanks to your helpful words and support I realis…1
