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Re: New HL fee structure from 01/03/26
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81880992#Comment_81880992 I've had the exact same e-mail TWICE. The first one arrived before they'd even sent me the one about the ne…2 -
Re: Progress not Perfection
I’m with you Baileys Babe. I’m slightly better than I used to be as I have a mobile hairdresser coming to the house….but going in a salon is stuff of nightmares…3 -
Re: Weekly Flylady Thread 9 February 2026
Afternoon all. Two washloads done, that's both lots of bedding done now and clothes, mostly dry and the rest is almost there. Went out to buy Easter eggs this morning. Two of my granddaughters a…6 -
Re: Reining it in for retirement and sanity
@RebeccaPAgain all good thanks! Looking forward to hearing your work news when you can. Yes, I think reliable cars are essential. Is a slight rebalancing of overpayments to mortgage vs car possible? …1 -
Re: Reining it in for retirement and sanity
Hey A few years ago, our car broke down just before we were due to go down to Spain, so we got the boat to St Malo and hired a car and drove that down - I think we needed to pay a bit extra to cross …1 -
Re: Make Do, Mend & Minimise
This week's Minimising has mainly been of the food variety. From the freezer: a cooked mince base (cottage pie), chunks of cooked chicken and coconut milk (creamy chicken curry), a h/m mac'…6 -
Re: Reining it in for retirement and sanity
Have you costed flying and hiring in France.1 -
Re: Settling in for the long haul
Thank you @Baileys_Babe that’s really good to know re the breakfast for all. We wouldn’t qualify for a bursary as I’m a higher earner so I am just going to have to put my moan aside and start another…2 -
Re: The Cutting Down Alcohol Challenge for February & 2026 :)
9/10 AFDs please@cathybird3 -
Re: The Cutting Down Alcohol Challenge for February & 2026 :)
8 please cathybird3
