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Funding Granddaughter School Fees
It was over a year ago that I posted a question regarding the best way to fund future school fees for my 6 year old granddaughter. I received some excellent replies at that time. If it all goes to plan she would start funded education in September 2031. I did not go down the investment track as it was felt the timescales…
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Extending EasyJet return
Out of interest, has anyone had any luck extending their holiday return flight while already on holiday ? Eg return flight booked for 15th but returning 25th ? Of a month
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15months to debt free - I hope
Well I thought it was time I started a diary having put my two pennorth into several others. Brief bit about me. I am a retired careworker having done other things as well. I have a husband who has mental health issues and 3 old dogs. A 15 year oldJack Russell X who has heart and kidney failure so I am not sure how long we…
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Pension or ISA
We are able to put more money into out private pension pot monthly. Is it better to put into the pension or ISA? Planning to retire in next 5 years.
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O/S Daily Saturday May 16 2026
Good morning all
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Extension wall cracks
We have a single storey extension approx 20 years old. It was redecorated last year and since then the room has been used a lot more, with the heating on in winter. It is south facing so gets hot in summer. Recently small cracks in the plaster have appeared on one wall only, which is partly internal, partly external.…
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Smart Parking Ltd - PCN
Hi there, Apologies - I know there are a million threads like this one, but I just want to make sure I've properly understood everything before taking the next step. I received a PCN from Smart Parking Ltd for overstaying the maximum time in a car park at a retail park in Manchester. The Date of Contravention on the PCN is…
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Inverter replacement (?) - Newcastle
Can anyone please offer me any guidance with who I should contact to check my current set up? We had our solar array installed in 2011, so receiving the fit generation payment, and it is still using the original Sunny Boy inverter. The installer has long since gone bust. Everything has been working fine until recently when…
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Have i ruined my mortgage chances?
Hi everyone i just wanted some advice. My husband has recently been given 40k as a result of some inheritance, and we have been looking to apply for a mortgage. i always thought our chances at a mortgage was always slim as we could never save up for a deposit but now we have the 40k my husband wants us to apply for one. He…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 11th May 2026
Welcome to the weekly Flylady Thread. What is FLYLADY? Well, it's our version of the US flylady idea - but we work on the principle that housework is not fun, it's boring, can be time-consuming, is often thankless but, unfortunately, necessary. It's here on Old Style to provide the support we all need and to make the whole…
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Red Robins
Hi Can anyone advise how to bring these 2 red Robins back to life? I have been watering them daily and fed them fish blood, bones. They are supposed to be shaped as bay trees but have lost a lot of leaves. Any advice would be great. Thanks
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Euro Cark parks & Debt Recovery Plus
Hello everyone, A bit late in the day but just seeing if I can help someone out at the last minute. Car was SORN and owner gave it to a friend who had it to repair it for sale. Friend used car without prior knowledge and reg keeper got a PCN back in Feb time. Gave PCN to driver who said they pay but didnt and now we are…
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Vinted ID verification
trying to get my mum verified on vinted so she can withdrawal the £30 she made. The only accepted forms of ID for the UK are driving license and passport. She has neither She is stuck in an endless loop of automated answers and advisors that aren’t actually reading what is being written. Tried the complaint email, which…
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Advice on neighbours damage to driveway and garage - Insurance?
I own a detached house (No.7) with a detached garage situated at the rearbetween my property and my neighbour's property (No.9). Between my driveway and No.9's flank wall there is a narrow strip of stoned ground which sits on No.9's land. No.9's downpipe runs down their flank wall and terminates at ground level in this…
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CCJ for ex-landlord's council tax. Help filling out an N244
Hey hey, Got an email from a debt collection agency that had a CCJ attached to it with an old and wrong address. This is for an alleged council tax debt of 1,200, relating to student accommodation I rented in 2022, long story incoming: I've lived in this room in a 4-bed flat in Wales as a student and was exempt from…
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New Style ESA. Lots of questions
I’m a 55 year old self employed cleaner and have been for the last 10 years. I have ongoing issues with my shoulder and suffer with sciatica and the job I do is becoming a lot more difficult. I am currently taking some time away and have self certified for sickness and for the first time in my life turning to the DWP to…
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Vanquis default - had no idea until I saw it on ClearScore
I need some advice I’ve been making temporary arrangements with a few of my cards whilst unwell multiple chronic illnesses I missed two on Vanquis and was £30 in arrears . I’ve been in touch and now back up to date . This morning I’ve noticed a default on my ClearScore saying added January is there anything I can do as I…
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Summer Wedding - risk of flight cancellations+price hikes?
Hello, getting married in Italy this summer, but haven't yet booked venues or anything - about to later this week. Given current events causing oil and food prices to increase, I'm worried about either flights being cancelled (for us and close family or for our guests) and/or venue/caterers/other suppliers hiking up their…
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How to attach to shed roof?
I have seen a decorative item I would like to attach to my shed roof but don't know how to. I assume if I screwed it onto the roof, this would cause a leak, due to damaging the felt. I have attached a picture of a similar item.
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UKPC DCB LEGAL court claim 2025
Hi, my car was parked at my brother's hospital accommodation for just over a week. I then received multiple PCN's and debt recovery notices for a few months as I'm the registered keeper. I have now received a claim from the court from UK parking control ltd. for a ridiculous amount £1400. My brother has provided me with…
