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Re: Pension Issue
Yes but that doesn't mean they can guarantee to actually achieve it.3 -
Re: Swagbucks 2025
Yes, I look at the score for Solitaire. Currently top score is 725.1 -
Re: HSBC £220 switch offer for opening a Bank Account (15/06/2026 to TBC)
HillStreetBlues Also overruling staff is admitting training is woeful. Yes, it's really about doing whatever makes life easier for themselves, rather than doing what's best for the customer…3 -
Re: Historic Aviva lifetime mortgage – could a 2015 drawdown be a separate actionable event?
I can see the logic of a reserve: if money wasn’t needed immediately, leaving it undrawn avoided interest accruing unnecessarily. But then… £4,000 of the initial advance was borrowed at roughly 7% co…1 -
Re: Grade II listed property
I own it but it is still under the covenant of EH. OK, thanks. That gives a few more options. I can't have smart meters because the electricity meter is installed in such a way (inside the house…1 -
Re: Money Moral Dilemma: Is it fair to ask my daughter to repay the money I gave her and her ex-husband?
You say you gave them money over 20 years ago. That was kind of you. If you expand that word.. gave becomes gift. Your daughter has had a hard time and is now free of a controlling marriage . Don…19 -
Re: General Discussion and Whimsical Banter
Gotta love Principality Member Pulse. Where's the option for "20 or more providers?" 😁2 -
Re: October 2026 Grocery Challenge
I'm in again please @JingsMyBucket 😁 £350 for the month - I've lost the plot on September unfortunately, lots going on over the past 10 days but I'll be keeping a very close eye on Oc…7 -
Re: My Off-grid and need to be frugal diary
Glad you got the refund from Tesco. A work round if you ever find yourself in that position again, just ask the person after you in the queue can you borrow their clubcard for a moment. Someone asked…2 -
Re: Premium Bond Winner ?
Just popped on to say that we had our first ever win, from a £10 premium bond purchased as a christening gift for my DH back in 1973! Other than updating contact details when we've moved house, …8
