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Re: "Isn't it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it."
@rtandon27 - are the individual packets still live? There's a korean supermarket fairly locally that I could try (but I do like the locally made stuff - and there's a really nice curtido to…2 -
Re: Tesco Hove parking penalty
Definitely NOT a Penalty , just a pcn, an invoice Don't ask for evidence, put them to strict proof by way of evidence ( popla get what they are given. ) Study other recent cases on here at the s…2 -
Re: Remortgage deals - Fee or No Fee
Comparing the 5 year deals, the lower rate adds £3900 to the mortgage, but you pay £3300 less over the 5 year term. I'd go for the higher rate with no fees as youre better off by £600.1 -
Re: Funeral Costs (gov.uk get help with funeral cost)
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81858936#Comment_81858936 The issue isn't about the deduction, the OP only is looking for the balance, knowing the DWP will deduct the Est…1 -
Re: Funeral Costs (gov.uk get help with funeral cost)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/funeral-payment-claim-form OP have a look at the guidance It even talks about using a crematorium in the local area.1 -
Re: The Cutting Down Alcohol Challenge for January & 2026 :)
13/10 for today please @cathybird - I don’t seem to be able to put my AFD’s in bold either ☹️4 -
Re: Serious questions about Debt Management Plan and StepChange
Put in affordability complaints and see if you reduce what you owe that way. Then play the long game with low DMP payments and aim for reduced settlements in a few years? Or read up on protocol IVAs?1 -
Re: Serious questions about Debt Management Plan and StepChange
Have your debts already defaulted or not? Our advice here is usually to let everything default before entering a DMP - but Stepchange don't have that policy so won't have told you the advan…1 -
Re: Serious questions about Debt Management Plan and StepChange
There is no downside to an affordability complaint so start with those A dmp is a realistic option with £300 per month available, as would be an IVA. Do the affordability complaints and then take a d…1 -
Re: Smart Meter Installation Trouble
Thanks for the info about the Priority Services Register. Been to my mums so here’s some more pics1
