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My friend lying about job
my friends has never had a job after his HND, other then a few days here and there, he gets money from his family. 16 years unemployed. he is very smart his dad was a surgeon, who passed away when he was young and his sisters a doctor Anyway, recently he said to me he works for money, so I said what’s the job, he goes it’s…
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Pensions on separation or divorce
I have been married for 20 years and we have 2 nearly adult children. Finances have always been tight, having started with absolutely nothing 20 years ago and working in minimum wage jobs. When our kids were young he worked full time and I worked part time (and looked after the kids) and we were supplemented with tax…
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Mesher Order Advice
Hi, I'm after some advice/facts please, without judgement :) My husband and I were together since 2001, married in 2009 and a daughter born in 2010. In December 2019 he left me, he was having an affair and his girlfriend became pregnant. We have a joint mortgage, that I have been paying independently since August 2020.…
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IHT & Gifts
Hi all and thanks in advance for any advice given. My mother moved in with us around 18 months ago. She's now at the point where she wants to sell her house, and potentially pay off our mortgage. My question is, if she were to gift us an amount from the sale (say £500,000 for simplicity) but then pass soon after, is that…
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Would you consider selling a long-held family heirloom if the price was right?
It's a very open question, but how does sentimentality weight up against money? Where's the tipping point? What factors make a difference? Would you consider selling a long-held family heirloom if the price was right?
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Complicated 'Inheritance' between two siblings
Hi all, Wondering if somebody could offer some advice as it's a bit of a head scratcher. Here's the background story: This is between my mother and my aunt (her sister). Nothing has been agreed to yet but a situation has developed where some type of agreement and 'formula' needs agreeing to. My Nan unfortunately had a…
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Household money
Simple all in joint account, spending agreed in advance. i Ihave been doing this with my partner for over 40 years. we've had no problems and at times both have earned a lot more then the other. Money has no hold over us and dont let it you.
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How can I help my son?
I am so worried about my son and I am at a loss about how best to help him. I think the world of him and dont like seeing him as he is, so down I am seriously worried about his state of mind. I try to encourage as I have always done and emphasise the positives but he will just tell me that I dont understand and that he has…
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should I send a gift even though I was uninvited from the wedding?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... A friend recently got married. I was on the guest list originally, but was culled when they decided to have a smaller, Covid-safe wedding, which was understandable. They've said they're going to plan a party for a later date so we can all celebrate, but now I'm unsure what to…
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Ex wants to name my current gf on divorce
My wife and I separated almost 2 years ago and have recently discussed a divorce. She doesn’t want to divorce but has agreed as long as she divorces me rather than me divorcing her. I have a gf who I have been seeing for a few months now and my wife has decided that this is classed as adultery and she wants her full name…
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Tax implications of cash gift from mother to children.
My (kind of) mother-in-law (aged 93) has three children, two are married and I co-habit with the third. MIL has recently sold a property (not her main residence) and wants to give the three children £42,000 each. She is not on benefits and has sufficient money in her bank account to keep her comfortable together with her…
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Helping mum with money
Hi all, Sorry if this is in the wrong category. So, my mum is about to come into a large amount of money which on the face of it is great. Problem is she has a history of mental health issues, very bad with money and her benefits will stop. I have no idea what to suggest, or who to go to for help. I have tried explaining…
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LOCAL COUNCIL KEEPING ARG PAYMENT TO FINANCE OTHER PROJECTS
I Just received an email from a Business Manager of Tower Hamlets council, telling me that there will be no more ARG payments for businesses, Tower Hamlets Council have decided to use the ARG funds supplied to them for struggling local businesses to finance other (Vanity) projects. Anyone else out there had a problem…
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Dog Attack Recommendations and Legal Advice
Hello, I'm not entirely sure I've posted into the correct section. If this post needs to be moved to another thread, please do so or let me know to follow site rules. Recently (within the last week) I was attacked by a dog at a relative’s house, the owner of the dog is another relative, I was admitted to hospital and had…
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Dilemma - WWYD?
A friend of mine had to let a builder into her daughter’s flat which she shares with her boyfriend. His diary was lying around and she read it. In the diary she discovered that six months ago his mother attempted suicide by claiming she was going to jump from the top of a car park. Police involved etc. I say claimed…
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Self employed cleaner
Hi all, just got a lovely new cleaner recommended from a neighbour on Next Door. She is paid for 3 hrs a week and self employed. I have done no checks re right to work etc as she is currently used by other neighbours. Do I need to check on her legal status etc? All I can find on here is that self-employed do not need…
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Ex racking up CCJ’s on my behalf!
SOMEONE PLEAAASSSEEE HELP ME! In 2007 I bought a house in Manchester with my ex, soon after the “credit crunch” hit and we literally lost half the value of the house. In 2011 we separated and I moved back to London (I have not been to the house since!). We couldn’t sell the house because of the massive negative equity, it…
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Splitting up
I have been living with my boyfriend for 9 years and he moved in with me and my children now 22 and 17 into my house that I own. He has paid me money every month towards food etc. Now we are splitting up and he wants half the equity in the house which is about £120k. He hasn't paid for anything to be done to the house like…
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Ex's Belongings
my ex left all his belongings with me when he left to go and live with someone else. Until recently he owned half of the house. Now I own it. How do I get him to take his belongings, they are all boxed and ready to go but are taking up a whole bedroom which I want to now use. He has said several times he would come for…
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Relocating nerves
Well - as you can probably guess from the title.... I'm relocating and I feel very nervous about it! Brief background - Partner moved in with me and my children last year, its all been going well. He was offered a position within a new company that he simply cannot turn down (and I wouldn't want him to, its his dream job)…
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