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Re: 2026 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN Mrs SD - our Year of Redistribution
Managed to declutter a large original signed limited edition print via Ebay, which has been packed in the cardboard from my new bathroom furniture & sent off. It had been given to me by the 2nd e…18 -
Re: Please evaluate my investent/early retirement plans
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81877855#Comment_81877855 Any savings I’ve had in the past were held in ISAs so I do have some reading/learning to do if I’m going to place it …1 -
Re: 2026 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN Mrs SD - our Year of Redistribution
I have now cleared 3 of the 6 shelves in the office wardrobe. Earliest paperwork was 1975 until I found a copy of Mr F's father's birth certificate - done for some reason in 1937 - he was b…21 -
Re: Money Moral Dilemma: Do I keep paying extra for trains and hotels to see my friend who won't commit?
If maintaining a friendship is causing a drain on your finances then I think you seriously need to consider if it's worth continuing with it. But do you and your friend HAVE to physically meet u…5 -
Re: Money Moral Dilemma: Do I keep paying extra for trains and hotels to see my friend who won't commit?
this feels like a control issue as much as a money one. I wouldn’t want to be messed around by a friend regardless of the additional financial issues. Nevertheless, maybe she has issues with how you …4 -
Re: Money Moral Dilemma: Do I keep paying extra for trains and hotels to see my friend who won't commit?
El_Torro's post encapsulates it perfectly. I would go even further and ask you to consider in the first instance are you really compatible with your friend? If your answer is no, then end the fr…3 -
Re: Money Moral Dilemma: Do I keep paying extra for trains and hotels to see my friend who won't commit?
Suggest something near you... you can get there very quickly and she will have to pay more. If you phrase it like "you come to me this time and next time I come to you". That way it is fair…3 -
Re: Money Moral Dilemma: Do I keep paying extra for trains and hotels to see my friend who won't commit?
Select a location that you would be happy independently of this flaky friend and have a plan to have enjoy it with or without her. If the costs are prohibitive or you're reluctant to spend time …3 -
Re: 2026 Fashion On The Ration Challenge
@PipneyJane That is such good news. 😁💕Dxx2 -
Re: Process for taking partial TFLS in ii
I found the easiest way to find out how it works is to actually go through the process on the II website without actually committing. Go to Pensions / Benefits / Withdrawing Money and take it from th…1
