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Money Moral Dilemma: Should I get my brother a cheaper cupboard and use the money saved for fuel?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... My brother wants to buy a cupboard from a well-known furniture retailer. Delivery's £40, but I live close to a store so he's asked me to buy it for him and drive it the 50 miles to his house! I've seen the same cupboard for collection for half the price on an online…
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Looking for some advice
my husband and I have separated in march. He is in the house and I had to move out. He wanted to keep the couch that’s in my name on finance however now he has stopped paying it, says I’ve to sell it but has blocked me and won’t Give me photos to advertise it or arrange a time to pick it up. Can anyone advise where I can…
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Issue with friends new girlfriend. Update.
Not sure what I'm expecting from this post but opinions would be appreciated. Hubby and I have had a male friend for years and up until about 6 months ago he was in a relationship of 7-8 years but he was not at all happy. During the time he was in that relationship we all used to go away together for a few days 3 or 4…
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Is there any point in having one of those DNA tests done?
Just wondered if anyone has done one of those Ancestry type DNA tests and if they produce any worthwhile results, or are they a waste of money? I was born before my mother married. My birth fathers name is not on my birth certificate although I know the town he is from. I was adopted by the man my mother married. But I…
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My 31 year old daughter has a terminal brain tumour.
My lovely girl - third of four children - has been diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour. She has 2 children aged 12 and 8. At the moment we are attending Christies for daily radiotherapy sessions. 5 days a week for 6 weeks, 1 week done, 5 to go,. 30 sessions of high intensity treatment. After that the chemo begins. She…
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Money Moral Dilemma: I'm crashing on a mate's sofa - can I tell him to stop eating my food?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... I'm crashing on a mate's sofa after falling on hard times. He wasn't keen on the idea, but I'm desperate - I'm paying him £160 a month to cover bills and the inconvenience. We do our own food shopping, yet I often find him eating my food, which I can't afford to replace. He…
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Step parent title
I'm purposely posting this to get a reply from an "outsider" for a unbiased opinion. Me and OH have been together 2 years. His Ex-wife and her Partner have been together just a tad longer. My partner and his ex have a child together who is 4 and we have regular contact. Ex wife and partner moved in together around 8 months…
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Washing Detergents - What's Your Style? 2022 Version
Ran something like this a few years back. Would be interesting to see any changes (yes, I fully appreciate the same people may / may not vote again). Pick the option that is CLOSEST to your situation. I appreciate some will change depending on what's on offer so choose what you use most of, what you have this week or don't…
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In home elderly care - how does it work and who pays?
Elderly Dad has had a few hospital visits recently. Health-wise hes OK for his age (87) but hes getting on a bit now. In the past, hes had stair lift, bathroom etc fitted by social services. They've now given him 6 weeks of in-home care. Im guessing this is standard? What happens after that? Am I right its means tested? I…
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Trying to book wedding at New York City Hall
Our daughter and her OH want to get married in October at
Manhattan City Hall. The booking website for Project Cupid (honestly!) shows no appointments available for
any date at all. Does anyone have experience of how the system works and how
far ahead you can book?
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Moving employer and childcare vouchers
So I'm going to be moving employer and I'm currently on the childcare vouchers. I know I have to leave the scheme. The benefit is slightly better with vouchers but ce la vie. My question is this. I've built up over 3k in childcare vouchers due to them being paid during my mat leave. I know I can still use them once I leave…
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Box 27 on IHT400 - "Are you including on this form all assets specifically referred to in the will?"
I'm struggling to work out whether to answer this question yes or no, and the UHT400 Guidance Notes don't help... If you answer "No" to this question you are directed to enter details of "Items referred to in the will and not included on this form" - in a table (Box 28) which seems to cater for "Items given away as…
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Leaving a group
I’m in a group with some of my relatives, I don’t like it and want to leave because I don’t really get involed feel like a outsider and almost every time I say something people will take the mick, so I don’t feel like saying anything. Or randomly just bring my name into things for a joke. My mum is get really angry when I…
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Does your decree absolute look the part?
Apologies, this might be a silly thing to worry about.I requested a copy of my recent decree absolute from the family court during the pandemic, by email, as directed by gov.uk. The court returned an email attachment that's genuine, I know, but not very 'official' looking. It's a pdf of a photocopy scan which doesn't…
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Who can be a certificate provider for an LPA?
OK - this has been left almost too late but I'm hoping to remedy the situation. I've been intending to help my MiL put an LPA for health in place for a few years now. And of course life is always too busy isn't it? So yesterday was extra busy as we had an ambulance out twice for her. The first time the chaps attending were…
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what is possible at a care home?
trying to organise my thoughts to help out with what might be possible to get my aged MiL out of hospital....please redirect me if needed. so she's currently in a small community hospital a bit of a distance from us - a visit takes an afternoon which is driving there and back and about 20 - 30 minutes sitting chatting or…
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Can a Will be part typed and part hand written
I've looked on the net and can't find the info for this. I'm aware of the signatures required. I want to add a couple of lines before getting it signed tomorrow The printer has stopped working so I'm happy to add a bit NB: The will is 50/50% between our 2 children. One of them is married and we want to ensure the wife does…
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Starting a family and work
My partner and I have
started trying for our first child very recently. I'm
also bored with work, and I have been for a year or so. I feel like I’m in a role with little
prospects. I don’t like my manager who I
rarely see. Am I overthinking this? Part of me is thinking I am setting up roadblocks to avoid change?
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Solicitor performance
Hi, Currently going through the divorce process but an getting increasingly frustrated with my solicitor and thinking of finding another one. The divorce petition has been submitted and Form E's exchanged. Would another solicitor take on a client this far through the process? TIA
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Always believed i was adopted or similar. Please help me understand dna
Hi I always felt different to my family but had a terrible childhood so assumed it was just wishful thinking. I recently had a dna test done of myself, mother and brother These are the results. Awaiting maternal email. So he isn't my full brother? But is he half? Is my mother my mother going by this? I've asked the company…
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