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Re: Weight loss and healthy eating for a debt free life
You're doing really well, @debtfreewannabe321 :) I think feeling better and keeping to one's personal commitments are as important, if not more so, than the number on the scales. I can'…2 -
Re: 2026 - consolidation and calm
Almost Thursday! One more week then I have a week off too which will be lovely. My save the change account reached £25 today so I've withdrawn that and sent it off to PBs. I spent my lunch break…6 -
Re: 2026 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN Mrs SD - our Year of Redistribution
That is a very good point!17 -
Re: Swagbucks 2025
Thanks for mentioning that Tapjoy works on a phone. Usually I use a desktop but just tried my Android phone and it works fine.Am not getting 20 searches though, like one or two people have mentioned,…2 -
Re: Should itsthelittlethings spend less on coffee?
Yes and yes. Thank you for taking the time to help me with my planning.2 -
Re: Living Large, on a Small Income, by the Sea.
Great news that the crack is easily resolved. Also good that the visitors are going well and also going soon!3 -
Re: Pension advice
Good for you! Have a look at https://rebeldonegans.com/finance/rfs/ Last year the Donegans were awarded the British Empire Medal for services to financial education through their Rebel Finance Schoo…3 -
Re: Pension advice
As above it is only suitable if you intend to buy an annuity with the pot when you retire. In simple terms, an annuity is where you exchange the pot for a guaranteed annual income for as long as you …2 -
Re: Pension advice
No advice here. Just discussion and opinion. Does the current fund fit your objective? i.e. are you intending to buy an annuity at retirement?2 -
Re: Landlord made £450 claim for deposit and threatens £1500 plus if I don’t settle
He can't claim betterment for any of the replacements either. So he can't charge you for a new blind for a broken slat unless it was nearly new, ditto the carpet, cistern, hob or wardrobe. …2
