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Re: Timing the market
My understanding of not timing the market is related to long-term investments and regular investing If was me I would stick it in an etf style short-term money market at the moment and wait for a goo…1 -
Re: Spam and phishing emails
Here's how to block anything with the word PHARMACY in the subject.1 -
Re: Suddenly no signal. Can I get out of contract?
Good result! And I think the right one, as it was a large area with no service in contradiction to their service checker which would be hard to just work around. How much do they want to settle the …3 -
Re: Suddenly no signal. Can I get out of contract?
What phone have you got? most of the phone are dual SIM these days. If vodafone unaffected, get a lebara SIM. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/cheap-mobile-finder/sim-only/lebara/ Honestly, for extr…2 -
Re: No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries January 2026
UU - Nivea Eye Makeup Remover 125 MLS - WBA2 -
Re: No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries January 2026
@VALM I am always in awe of how you get through so many bottles of nail polish!!! I googled that colour and it does look absolutely lush, I can see why you repurchased it! Funnily enough, I am contem…1 -
Re: Weekly Flylady Thread 19th January 2026
✔️Bathroom done to an in-between-S&S-and-a-proper-clean standard ✔️Clean towels & mats put out ✔️2x WM & TD done ✔️FU done, PA later ✔️S&S kitchen done ✔️aired & remade bed Had a…8 -
Re: Lloyds switch offer 6 January to 3 February 2026
You'll generally know in a 2-3 days of the switch starting by the appearance of payees and DDs.Set up a payee on the donor account if you don't have any as something that can be monitored.2 -
Re: Resourcefulness: The budgeter's friend
Hello Diary Readers, Hope everyone is managing to have a reasonably decent day. Another grey rainy one here. Thanks for all your comments, which I always enjoy reading. Re cat carriers, I don't …12 -
My experience of buying my first mobility scooter
Just for what it's worth ... Got to the point of needing a mobility scooter, and everybody said "Oh you must go to your local showroom, get expert advice and try some out. What works person…8


