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For those of you who are chocolate lovers, this week's poll is seeking your votes on how you like your confectionary treat... or more specifically, what temperature? Does it taste better a little on the chilled side, or do you prefer a more melty experience with a room temperature choccie? Fridge or cupboard? Or is there…
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You've finally manage to find a date that works for everyone and even picked a venue for dinner. But, you've never been there before? Are you going to have a sneaky peek at their online menu, or do you just turn up on the night and take it from there?
I’d really value hearing from anyone who’s been through something similar. I’m helping an elderly relative with dementia whose finances have become complicated. While she was abroad for a while, another family member had her bank card and access to one of her accounts. Looking back through statements, there now seem to be…
I'm on the verge of buying a single life annuity RPI & 100% Value Protection, I'm a little bit over age 60 and the initial rate being offered is 4.90% and I love the idea of having hardwired money RPI linked till death. I'm little concerned with inheritance, the VP is just a bit of sensible housekeeping as it didn't water…
Hi, I live off a widow pension, carers allowance for my daughter and interest from savings, total income is about £20,000. I was thinking I should start a pension and wanted to put in 2880 in a year but would the government add to this with tax relief as I don't work? From what I've read you have to earn under a certain…
I have 2 income streams during this year - one is an employment income stream and one is a DB pension. HMRC has been taxing the entire pension at 40%, and also assuming some 40% tax on the employer pension. However - I have just finished work (hooray!) and my employment will officially end at the end of October. This means…
Buisness Reduction Services ( NW) I am seeking help and wondering if anyone has experienced or resolved a dispute with Buisness Reduction Services ( NW) and PreAction resolution reached, acting on their behalf . At 0717 I had a cold call from a private number . I had just recieved keys to begin work setting up my first…
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