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Cheap Energy Club
Hi, I live in N Ireland, which the Cheap Energy Club does not seem to cover - two questions, plz - is there plans to bring CEC to NI? - is there a service, or comparisons you offer, outside of CEC - I cant find anything on site? Thanks, JAmes
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Virgin Media increased monthly price after moving home
Hi all, Earlier this year we renewed our Virgin Media contract at our old address. Virgin Media made several errors in not correctly applying the new contract price, which took several months to resolve satisfactorily (with them even refusing to acknowledge the contract they had sent to us clearly stating what was agreed).…
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Help - EasyJet cancelled then reinstated flights
I'm hoping the experience in this group might be able to guide us on what we can do here... I was in the Berlin airport drone mess on Friday 31st October and easyJet had to cancel our 21.35 flight to Manchester at the last minute (literally at 21.35). After we got the cancellation email from easyJet, the options they gave…
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Tax on savings
We are about to sell our house put the funds of 485k into my wife’s bank account which is Ulster Bank and 4.5% interest; think we will put 20k each into an isa too; but, my question is, we will earn around £1830/month in interest. My wife is shortly going to start working as a PAYE earning around £1250/month, so how will…
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Unsold listings disappearing....
Could anyone shed any light on this difficulty.? I sell knitting patterns and when the auction is over, I relist them. When I checked one of the boxes only some of them appear to be relisted so I would say about half need to be done again and relisted which is quite a chore. Has anyone else encountered this problem?
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Check Finance Letter
I received a legitimate looking letter this morning from Check Finance regarding compensation on previous car finance. I did have a car loan 16 years ago so stupidly scanned the QR code, completed the details and sent a picture of my driving licence. After doing a bit of googling (which I know I should have done before!)…
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Merged: MSE santander £100 amazon voucher
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Next steps; grip-relaxing bimbling, and avoiding the temptations
Time, I think, to start a new diary. My first was about removing our debts, paying off our mortgage and working towards, and through, the first few years of not working. I don't call it retirement at that point, because a wealth of volunteer activities were taken on or continued, and a number of hobbies aspired to or taken…
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Mortgage Free now aiming for FIRE
Time to start a new Diary. I have had my old one since Autumn 19 which is when I moved into my forever home after 4 years of renting in London. I am 52 and I live with my DG on the South Coast. I have a well paid job for my sector and was finally made permanent and full time in December 21. DG is self employed which she…
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US Estate Tax on US listed Shares on death?
Can anyone comment on the US/UK tax situation when a UK resident dies with a holding of US (NASDAQ) listed shares? I see that US Estate tax may be due if the assets are worth more.than $60k. But I have also seen some discussion that a double taxation treaty may apply?
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YNAB robber needs help to execute the plan
Right, I am going to finally start a diary on here. I am being supported financially by my OH to allow me to help my sister care for my 90 year old father. I have an expensive event in Feb that I need to save for. I have been using YNAB since Feb so I have an accurate record of my spending for 6 months. It's not pretty. I…
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TalkTalk transfer to utility warehouse. Is this legal?
Just received an email from my broadband provider TalkTalk today 21st July that as from 30th June I've been 'selected' to be transferred to Utility Warehouse where I will 'benefit' from extended services to customers across the UK. The email states that beyond award-winning services, Utility Warehouse helps customers save…
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Manchester Airport APCOA fine incoming
Hi All, I've recently started driving for Uber (3 months). Ive made dozens of trips to Manchester Airport and paid every single drop off and pick up fee. However, on Friday just gone I had two drop offs and one pick up and completely forgot to pay these ones. I realised yesterday (Sunday), logged in, but the visits had…
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Lebara login after porting number out
My number ported out from Lebara today. I want to log into Lebara to check my old bills but it won't let me login without entering a valid Lebara number, which I no longer have. How can I see my old Lebara bills?
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Horizon Parking Charge Tesco Broadstairs
Good afternoon.I received a parking charge notice for a 'parking breach' 9th August 25.The letter was issued 15th August 25 and I was out of the country until 1st November 25, so I returned home to 3x letters chasing a response. Arrived 20:34 and left 00:07 with photos of the car. The thing is, the car never stopped. There…
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Nationwide £175 switching Oct25 - how long to stay?
Hi - I switched an account to Nationwide to get their £175 bribe. I've met all the criteria and been paid. I'm now looking at switching to Barclays for their bribe. Would anyone know how long I need to stay at Nationwide before I switch again? I cannot see anything in their T&Cs. I don't want them to claw it back!
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our forever patch challenge
well, this week sees the new start to my mortgage free plans. After 18 months clearing debts, then paying for our wedding, which took most of our hard earned savings, we are at the beginning again. Due to restructure at work, OH is on a reduced monthly pay, so the savings are even more of a challenge! Our plan is over the…
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Watty's Awakening
Time for a new diary I think. It is 2024, my last diary began over 10 years ago and so much has changed. My introduction in case we have not “met” My first diary told the story of, what I thought was a long and
happy relationship, paying off a mortgage aiming to get my financial freedom
from the world of work by paying off…
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Now for a healthier, wealthier me
Hello everyone 👋 Today I have paid my final debt repayment and because having my diary on the Debt Free Wannabe boards has been so valuable in keeping me accountable and focussed, I figured that having a savings diary would be a good idea as my next step. About me - For those I’ve not yet met, here’s a bit about my…
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Legal Costs for a co-freeholder
Hi, I am looking for some knowledgeable people to advise me. I own a 50% share of freehold flat and my neighbour owns the other 50% and they are in the process of selling. We don’t have a good relationship with our neighbour so I want them to move quickly, I spoke to my solicitor who I had used to buy my property about…
