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Re: Need fresh eyes on my budget!
@Dakota_Rose has nailed it - yes, sinking funds rather than saving pots makes so much sense! It has taken me time to get my pots accurate too - still an ongoing process in some areas!1 -
Re: 2026 Fashion On The Ration Challenge
In my neck of the woods I think they'd be referred to as a housecoat Dxx6 -
Re: 2026 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN Mrs SD - our Year of Redistribution
@oceandreamer I understand your pain. One of the reasons I’ve not yet had the living room replastered (97 year old plaster on the walls now) is because there is no other room….downstairs is kitchen, …14 -
Re: Sealed Pot Challenge ~ 19
some change added to pot, less than a pound though ☹️3 -
Re: How long after suppling four weeks bank statments to Universal credit for review to complete?
You have to remember it's actual statements, that show address, opening & closing balance for that month & transactions (as you would get in the post or online once a month) not online p…1 -
Re: Consumer Energy - Boiler Breakdown Rights
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81891740#Comment_81891740 Best suggestion is find a good local co to service boiler & handle any issues. Gave up years ago paying any of th…3 -
Re: March 2026 Grocery Challenge
Budgets updated to here.6 -
Re: Progress is...
So sorry to hear you have both had to endure this on top of everything else you are both going through. A few weeks before my OH died, he needed the use of a hoist at home. Council employee tried to …5 -
Re: Illegitimate "gross mismatch" private parking charge notice (PCN)
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81891992#Comment_81891992 Just make sure the vehicle you are driving is the one registered. One of my relatives didn't after they borrowed…3 -
Re: State Pension Forecast and Buying Years
I've added a screenshot which seems to say she can't do anything to improve this position - in which case can she not now pay for the years? It says the current record is £228.83 and over t…2
