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The "make money from anything" challenge!
Just been reading E Halletts make money from notning challenge which is truely fab but for my poor dyslexic brain a bit too much to juggle in terms of calculations (bit like matched betting!). Having said that I was getting really enthused while reading so wondered if anyone would like to join in a "make money from…
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IVA's help, any knowledge of MBNA
Hi i am considering an IVA as i have built up a debt of 80k through failing business and redundancy. I have looked at thte info on the IVA websites and understand that 75% of the debt has to be agreed to go to IVA, i have 42k all with the MBNA as they seem to have taken over all my credit cards one by one. Does anybody…
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Parking Ticket Fine or not?
I live in edinburgh....we have very active parking wardens. So I parked on a single yellow this morning to pop to the cash machine on my way to work and as I was going back to the car I noticed a warden had pulled up on his moped and was getting out his wee machine. I got into my car and drove off - not sure if he was in…
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any legal eagles
need some information on ex employer trying to recover mistakenly paid salary,can they legally do this?
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The alternative to something from nothing
Evening all. Hope we're all having a fab day! I just thought I would post a little alternative to the Money From Nothing challenge, which I think we all agree has been fantastic. Tonight I have challenged myself to 'make' something from nothing. i.e what can I create from items in my home that have cost me nothing.....…
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o.u finance course
well my pack arrived yesterday so last night while at work i had a wee peek at the contents..and read a few pages ..it gives you things to think about and suggestions to try ...the first one ...KEEP A SPENDING DIARY:T ...ok which one of you guys has a job writting for the o.u?:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: i swear it was like…
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funniest halloween outfit?
I used to love Halloween when I was little. So come on what was your funniest costume? Mine was the year my friend and I went as worzel gummidge and aunt sally. We were brilliant and had real hay from the stables. Oh to reminisce.............. Little L x
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What is debt free?
I have recently remortgaged to clear existing loans/credit card debts my new mortgage will be paid off in 10 yrs. Should I consider myself to be debt free now as I have no credit card debt? When do YOU think I will be debt free?
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Whats everyone up to this weekend?
Its halloween so we're dressing up for work tomorrow! I'm going to be a cowgirl cant wait! Maybe more customers will come in and buy buy buy so I can make money lol:rolleyes2
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November Challenge?
Are there any challenges going for November? I need a kick up the bum!!
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This website could save you money!
Came across this by accident and thought I would share! http://www.simplyswitch.com/index.html?site=cj:j
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Bank Charges -The truth
Somany posts over reclaiming charges. Here is a breakdown. Can i reclaim charges form my bank YES. Can I claim all types of charges? YES. Can i claim my charges back from credit/store cards Yes. Can i claim back charges/penalties from bloodsucking leeches known as finance companies or any other personal loan/door collector…
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Protect your benefits
Hello all. Part of my day job before I was a full time trade unionist was to work for DWP. I get deeply distressed by the amount of people on here who have their benefit stolen by the bank. There is a law surrounding this. You need so much money to live on each week. Please issue the following :- . Here is a template…
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What have we done? Too much debt so young
I am 24 and my husband is 28. This year we moved into a new home, bought a hot tub, hubby got a new job with a big pay rise, I have a part-time job plus a business on the side earning a fair bit and somehow we have landed ourselves in such a HUGE debt that it is very scarey. After reading some of these threads for the…
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Activ Kapital phone number?
Does anyone have a phone number for Activ Kapital? I can't figure out how to contact them and they don't answer my letters. I want to try and negotiate a final settlement figure with them... Thanks in advance!
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Idle (or Ideal) Credit DCA
Anyone dealt / dealing with them? I really need a telephone number but have lost it somewhere along the lines. I've tried to google them but with no joy. MrP
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Tesco
I feel very grown up. Foe the first time ever that I can remember, I have gone through the freezer and cupboards and PLANNED next week's dinners. We WILL use up what's in that blasted freezer. So I've worked out that we can go all next week without buying any freezer or fresh dinner foods, other than fresh veg. I had to…
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What have you managed to give up that has saved you money?
Hello I dont smoke or drink much buthave managed to kick an 'addiction' that will help my pocket and my health - I have managed to give up coca cola! :j I grew up in a pub so drank coca cola practically every day from a young age so I would buy at least one bottle of coke a day for work costing me 90p a day (£20 a month!)…
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Always Pay More Than The Minimum Payment
Although I always pay as much as I can afford, I just noticed an interesting table whilst looking for a new BT card: For purchase of £1,000 on your marbles Credit Card. How long would it take to clear the balance? Minimum payment each month --21yrs 8mths :eek: £50 payment each month -- 2yrs 1mth £100 payment each month --…
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yeah done it .......
my iva was accepted yesterday cant tell you how great that makes me feel a debt free date in sight and no more hassles .......Big thanx to all who sent messages of support and a big thanx to payplan who where very professional and helped me with everything ........:T debt free nov 2011
