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Bored teenagers!
I have 2 teenagers, 13 and 14, they have been really bored over the holidays. They seem to want to spend all day on the computer! I have suggested loads of things for them to do but they never seem motivated or interested:confused: . I have my hands full with a baby too and funds are tight. Does anyone have any…
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Preparing for (mature) student life
Some of you may remember my post back in January (http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=691193). Well I was accepted at Uni back in May and am now just over 1 month off leaving my fulltime job - exciting but very scary! Now, I am just trying to get my last few ducks in a row ready for Uni, so I wanted to…
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Enduring Power of Attorney
My Dad needs 24 hours nursing care and will be going into a nursing home. He signed the Enduring Power of Attorney forms last year and we will soon have to consider selling his house. What do we do with the forms? I know we have to register them but does this have to be done through a solicitor or the bank or is it just a…
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Not money saving, but maybe a giggle is worth something?
Hiyas! Just gotta tell you what my son just said! Here I am at the 'puter and my son wanted me to do something for him. I said, "Do it yourself, I'm busy" (oh, terrible mum that I am). He replied: "Please, Mum, for old time's sake" :rolleyes:
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Sending big parcels to Spain
A friend of mine who's really struggling financially is having a baby soon. I have several baby items that no longer need and would be a godsend for her: car seat, moses basket, sterilizer, nursing pillow, musical mobile, lots of toys and a hell of a lot of baby clothes. Problem is, she lives in Spain. What would be the…
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Court Fees for Divorce
Does anyone have any idea how much it costs to petition for divorce? I can't work out from Form EX50 exactly how much it will cost. Any help appreciated.
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Hubby been called in for an interview regarding his sick leave??
Hi need some advice please. Hubby works for an oil company and he has had a letter from HR dept asking him to attend a meeting with three company reps because he has had 3 episodes of sick leave of approx 3-4 days each time, in the last year. Each instance was a bad back, flu and can't remember the other one.....do you…
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Breakup - What to do?
Well I have recently been dumped by my girlfriend of 7 years, who I lived with for 5 years who I thought was my soul mate. After 3 months of being single I am still at a loss and feeling a little depressed, so I thought I would ask some friendly advice. Background (bit long and depressing): Over the last 6 months me and my…
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pregnancy piles
my dd is due 14th sept and is suffering badly with piles she has been using anusol cream and supposertries and fybogel but still not getting any releif, has anyone any suggestions would be welcome:confused: thanks
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Surestart Free Childcare Places - Is there such thing??
Hi there, My apologies if I've posted on the wrong board... I have a query/concern about the free childcare places for 3 & 4 year olds. My daughter will receive her 12.5 hours funding from next month. Since February this year (when she was 2yr 9mnths) she has been attending 1 session per week that I have paid for. From…
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Raising other people's children
I came across this book review recently, and thought I'd link to it. "Wider Family Matters - a guide for family and friends raising children who cannot live with their parents" I know various forum users are rearing children who aren't their own, and thought it may be useful to someone. I am sure you could order it from…
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Trumpette Baby Socks - cheaper version?
I have fallen in love with these socks for my baby boy, but the MSE'er that I am refuses to pay £15 for 6 pairs of socks when I already have loads. There has to be someone out there that sells baby socks that are patterned to look like shoes? Any ideas?
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Need advice about separation/divorce .
Hi I am needing some advice for a male coleauge at work , he is seriously depressed and confused , His wife told him a few weeks ago that she wasn't happy and didn't know what she wanted they have 2 children . He was totally shocked as this came out of the blue .Well she has now decided she is leaving him and taking the 2…
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Help asap son wanting to seriously hurt 'dad'
I really need advice asap My son who is 18 finally got offered his dream job and needed references to secure it. He gave his dad as one and let the employer know this. His 'dad' gave him a bad reference and now his lost the job. They have had a bad relationship for years and years with my son desperate for his approval,…
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Marriage possible split advice need re child / money.
Apologies if this has been discussed before - and I'm sure it has but often similar situations are often very much different. I'm looking for advice from first a Fathers perspective and a financial perspective. I'll summaries what I think matters the most and also how I think I stand. Married for 8 years Single child…
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nut allergy sufferers?
calling all nut allergy sufferers - perhaps you can help me out. I'm currently pregnant and having massive peanut butter cravings. It doesnt help that my two kids love it so its always sitting in the cupboard. I know I'm not supposed to eat peanuts during pregnancy and was wondering if you can get butters of other nuts…
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Fed up with dating – down in the dumps
Hi ya, just kinda need somewhere to vent to be honest and for some advice. I broke up with my ex of 9 years in Nov last year when I discovered that he had a 3 month old baby with someone else (nice eh), kept the house etc and have been plodding along with things although it hasn’t been easy financially. Although…
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terminal illness and debt-help!!
My dad has been diagnosed with a terminal illness and I have discovered that he has an £8000 debt. It is obviously a difficult time and this is the last thing I want to be talking about with him but I am concerned that when the time comes I may be responsible for paying this debt back. He doesn't own his own property and…
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Smear Test
Hi All Firstly, I am sorry if this is the wrong place - feel free to move. Not sure why I am posting, maybe for advice if anybody has been in my position or support - I just need to get this written down as I am really scared! I had my smear test results back a couple of months ago with an abnormal reading, the letter…
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buying used for a baby...is there anything you shouldn't?
Hi all Is there anything apart from maybe a car seat that you should not buy used for a baby??? Are used cots (if the mattress is replaced) and a used moses basket ok? Is a used moses basket, as its wicker, ok to put a baby in? As they can't really be washed are they safe? Any opinions?
