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Don't know what to do with money
Same old same old, you struggle with money and then when you have some you struggle with what to do with it cos you have soooo many options. I really am hating this so wanted to post and get some thoughts off you all. Ok so have come into some money (£3,000) and do not have a clue what to do with it. 1st thought, flat.…
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Dyslexia
I am concerned my 8 year old has dyslexia, I have no experience of this so was wondering if anyone could point me towards any resources? Is it possible to have her tested so she can receive any extra support she may require if she does have it. Any help gratefully received.
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It was my birthday yesterday :)
So I treated myself to a day out. On my travels, I came across a scene with a dead body, with the police holding up traffic just off Piccadilly Circus for a few hours, a dead pigeon with wings "flapped" by moving traffic and tons of gore, and to top it all, when gazing at a train timetable, tried to not stare at the person…
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Has anyone had to get a court of protection? UPDATE and new advice needed PLEASE.
Hiya, Thank you for all your wonderful advice on the post below, it was greatly appreciated and we were all set to go ahead with what you have suggested. However today, my mum has had a phone call from her sister saying their father has been left approx £80,000 in his sisters will, she died a few weeks ago and my auntie…
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PPI claim
My mother has just phoned me and informed me that she received just over £8000 back from a PPI claim. I was thrilled, until she told me she used a company she noticed advertising on TV and that she paid them £2000 + £700 VAT for their help after she received her cheque from Barclays! She's thrilled because she wasn't…
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Death and what happens next
I went up to our local hospital this morning and said goodbye to a good friend and neighbour who is having her life support switched off today. It is very unexpected and her partner has indicated he'd like some help from me dealing with the aftermath. There's no family locally and as he says he's no good on the phone so I…
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To Marry or not? Pros and cons please
Probbly a strange thing to be asking for pros and cons but Im asking anyway. Situation is - Been together 14 years. Im 60 and he is 48. Did own a house and had made wills leaving all to each other but now we are in rented accomodation. There are no large bank accounts on either side or inheritances to come. Both have grown…
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TTC 1st baby after coming off Cilest!!!
Hi all, I took my last Cilest pill on 7th April, after being on it for 9 years, and had my withdrawal bleed 11th-16th April. Since then we have been DTD as we normally would whether I was on the pill or not. I also started taking folic acid tablets on 17th April. I got a Menstrual Calendar app for my phone and when I put…
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Wedding Plans Help
Hi guys. I dont know if this is the right place to post this as I have not been on this thread before but... I am proposing to my OH some time next week and I am already looking ahead to potential wedding stuff (venue/date etc) and have come up with some good ideas. Anyway, what I actually needed to know and need help with…
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Move or improve - living space v lifestyle
We're in the fortunate position of having paid of our mortgage earlier this year. We currently live in a property similar to this http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-34854914.html but without the little conservatory at the back, and with a much bigger, but very steep garden. The area is very pleasant, and…
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Australian Resident - Do we have to pay inheritance tax in UK?
Hi, My mother has just died in Australia. She has been an Australian resident for 6 years. She has cash assets in the UK plus a half share in a property with a sitting tenant. She has a property and cash assets in Australia also. We do not have to pay inheritance tax in Australia. Please could someone advise if we have to…
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Controlling Ex... Chapter 2
Morning Folks, I posted this thread last week regarding issues I am having with my ex https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3938879 Well I received this text message from him last night, he is so full of empty threats - anything to avoid paying what he should! "got a letter in from CSA, I am fed up with this…
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Writing a will-is there a cheap and easy way?
Hope someone can please give me some advice..... Me and hubby have never written a will but we are about to go on a cruise to celebrate our silver wedding anniversary and this is something I am now having a panic about - just in case! Our two children are 22 and 19 years old. I think our situation is very straight forward…
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If a Twelve Year Old Chose to Leave Home, Would They Be Sent Back?
If a twelve year old chose to leave home due to family circumstances and moved in with their seventeen year old sister and her eighteen year old boyfriend would anyone force her to go home? I'm asking hypothetically as my sister has said when I move out she would like to follow me and I want to know if she could be forced…
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what would you do in this birthday party situation?
I know a lot of you are parents so would like some advice please, My son is turning 7 next week and I had invited 7 of his class mates bowling, turns out 5 of the 7 cant come as the have karate on the friday of the party so I offered to change the time but got another excuse about football the next day so I am trying to…
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Weight issues
Wasnt sure where to post but would appreciate any advice. I started to put on weight a few years ago. Im not massive but a bit bigger than I should be. The main issue is that my husband hates my weight gain. I am actually happy that he is honest enough to tell me and he reassures me he loves me and everything else is fine…
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Coming off anti depressants after 20+ years
Has anyone here successfully come off anti depressants, or know someone who has, after being on them (very) long term? For many years I have been in a state of acceptance that I would need them all of my life after being told so by a doctor, however I feel now that I would like to try to 'go it alone', so have recently…
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Personalised Wedding Invitation Card Sample?
Hi, I was wonering if there is a company out there that would send me a personalised sample for a forthcoming engagement? The few that I have rang following a google search say its not possible due to the cost implications but they can send me a blank sample. Is there anything you guys could help me with? Thanks
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My husband has committed Adultery
Can anyone help with advice. I found out just over a week ago that my husband has been having an affair with a work mate for 3 1/2 years. I caught them arm in arm last Thursday and his mistress confessed all to me. If I put in for divorce will I lose my house? what to do? What does Divorce cost as I can't get legal aid…
