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With the recent speculation regarding inheritance tax and pensions, I was wondering what actually counts as income? For example, I am (I understand) allowed to give away as much as I want free from the IHT 7 year rule as long as its from income, but if I make a one off gift it is only potentially exempt (7yrs) So if I have…
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…
It seems the seller and I aren't going to come to an agreement. While I'm waiting for the 4 days to lapse so I can get eBay to step in, I'm posting this in the hope that I can get some advice in the meantime. I bought a replacement part for my fridge via eBay, expecting I would be able to fit it. The seller appears to be a…
I have been on contribution based ESA support group since April 2018. I also get PIP standard care. Since December 2023 my partner, who is a pensioner, has been on enhanced Attendance allowance. No one lives with us or gets paid carers allowance. I have just found out that I could be claiming severe disability premiums for…
Can anyone give me the names of any reputable annuity providers who do not insist on applications being made through a financial adviser? Many thanks.
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Do you stick to one supermarket for all your Christmas needs, or do you shop around for the best festive grocery deals?
How many days this month can you go without non-essential spending?
If so, how often, and what have you had to dip into your savings pot for?
Planning on having your Christmas food shop delivered by Tesco? Bookings are now open for some delivery pass holders, with slots opening for everyone else from Tuesday 12 November.
Universities in England will be able to charge full-time undergraduate students up to £9,535 a year from 2025/26, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has announced today (Monday 4 November 2024). Student living loans, also known as maintenance loans, will also rise by 3.1%, in a move MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis called "better than nowt".
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