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" I live inThe dark" BBC article.FFS.
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Frugal Autumn/Winter shenanigans ,is it an hour on or an hour back😂 .Halloween trick or treating, spooky silliness, Guy Fawkes fireworks , toffee apples and hot dogs ,lovely wedding plans , cosy Christmas plans and all the rest of it 🎃🍂🔥👰🎄
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How is everybody else coping with the new increases?
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Cheaper ways to keep a home warm this winter
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Terrified of freezing in winter, and couldn’t sleep in summer: aircon, heat pump, or something else?
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Facing unemployment - just over £1100 in benefits
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What proportion of salary do you save?
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Heated throws and electric blankets
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Energy fixing
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£33.25 to take our toddler to Toddler Club at Everyman cinema! 😮
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Does anyone want to talk about the cost of living/the economy?
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55 years old, can't find a job & need to claim benefits - where to start?
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Can you realistically earn £50 to £100 a month from surveys?
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AI to save/make money?
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Any experience with Fuse Energy?
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Phone plans
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Live more comfortable and earn extra money
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Universal Credit Review
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How much are people saving each month compared with five years ago?
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Put brand new clothes on vinted or donate?
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Chances of challenging DHP refusal while affected by benefit cap?
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Frugal Summer shenanigans, sunburnt silliness, ice cream indulgence, paddling pool chaos, picnic pandemonium, bank holiday bonkersness, sunshine mischief and all the rest of it.
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Is this allowed on UC?
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Will £42k a year support my current lifestyle in retirement?
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Sofa blocking radiator & heat loss
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Selling photos
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Right to buy home
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Loo
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Martin Lewis and Gas/Electric Increases
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Anyone else struggling to afford essential repairs despite a decent income?
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£100 Fuse Energy Referral Code
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Has anyone got any vue cinema codes they aren’t using this month
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Amazon flex driving?
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Christmas Tesco savers
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Am I being unreasonable about our household spending?
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Sky renewal £50 more than same deal for new customers
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Anyone up for a Low Spend September support thread?
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Does anyone find household products cheaper on Amazon
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Utility Deals???
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What to expect when Universal Credit reviews cash deposits
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Food delivery apps
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Please explain my British Gas bill change
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Tips on taking students in your home (Edited by MNHQ at the OP's request)
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Does £360 for handbrake cable repairs on an older car sound fair?
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Bath is a beautiful place BUT…..
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Universal credit
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Secured loan advice?
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How much are you paying for electricity and with which supplier?
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Help me understand this water bill..
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Is anyone still making money online?
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