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Re: Cooking for one (Mark Three)
Yoghurt with apple compote for breakfast, a big treat. I always make too much. Hoummus sandwiches for lunch and chickpea, spinach and egg curry for dinner. I also have baked potatoes for dinner, two …1 -
Re: PIP sent me a letter saying I need to do a number of things but its already past the deadline.....
Given the lack of detail you wish to share, the only thing I can consider is for you to respond to the letter saying it was only received on xxx and therefore you cannot provide the information by th…1 -
Re: Should I use the same account at Lebara?
It was a month because the provider I ported out to was a monthly (30 days) rolling contract. I obtained a PAC from them after a couple of weeks and used it with a new Lebara "deal" less th…1 -
Re: I don't believe what HMRC have told me!
They are probably correct. For everyone with a NI history prior to 2016 the number of qualifying years is individual, there is no "35 years and that's it" I was contracted out for all …2 -
Re: Energy providers competent in managing 3-phase supplies?
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81900945#Comment_81900945 They if genuinely 3 phase - dont have a 415V (400v) supply per se - they have 3 230V (was 240v/ 415V) supplies. A 3 p…2 -
Re: Octopus Virtual Power Plant
This is the 3rd instance I've heard of Tesla upgrading a failed PW2 with a PW3 under warranty. Nice to see their customer service in action elsewhere! Nearly all the 25+ PW3s I've helped wi…4 -
Re: Gas/Electricity Tariff etc
How much gas do you use in June and July? If it's not much, then the easiest option is to allow the gas deal to lapse and go on to a standard variable tariff for a couple of months. Then at the …1 -
Re: 2026 Frugal Living Challenge
@Finstickle - totally un der stand and think you are doing well - am also single parent and memories are very important :) Money is tight but overpaying mortgage is saving and bringing security even …13 -
Re: The New Top Easy Access Savings Discussion Area
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81900817#Comment_81900817 No, that's not possible. Like yourself, I use my own list of accounts and mandate numbers. I've been active…1 -
Re: 65. Am I going about this correctly?
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81900969#Comment_81900969 You divide the lump sum, by the reduction in pension that would happen if you took the lump sum, compared to not taki…1


