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Re: Pension advisors - on-advice charges
Yes, that's correct. It's given me a lot of food for thought for sure. I'm glad I asked before just saying yes for the IFA to just do it!2 -
Re: 2026 Frugal Living Challenge
dug up the last of my potatoes grown from peelings yesterday. Got 3864g over the summer. Not loads but nice for a treat every now and then. still picking tomatoes getting approx 6 every day. These ar…18 -
Re: The New Top Easy Access Savings Discussion Area
@soulsaver @Bridlington1 - looks as though Tesco Internet Saver 4.53% has gone NLA replaced with a 4.40% (3.35% bonus for 12 months) issue.11 -
Re: What happens when i can no longer pay the mortgage
I have probably glossed over some details, but tracker mortgages often have no penalty if you switch deals. Could you switch to an interest only deal, making repayments more affordable until you sell?1 -
Re: Gatwick Drop off
Uber's TOC seems to include drop-off fees in the payment. Is there an issue with how the Uber account is set up? Airport pick-up/drop-off and parking fees are automatically included in the trip …1 -
Re: Trust accounts
I can only comment as a lay person based upon experience . In summary I ( as a previous executor several times over) unless there are solid reasons for not holding the funds in trust. I would change …3 -
Re: Trust accounts
What does the will state if your daughter dies before age 21? Does the money fall back into estate residue of which you and your siblings are beneficiaries or does your daughter have cousins who are …5 -
Re: Civil Enforcement Ltd – mediation failed / 2 alleged overstays – what would you do?
Who offered £85?! Hopefully not you because you'll pay nothing! They WILL discontinue you know. " I'd really appreciate advice from people who have actually dealt with CEL claims throu…2 -
Tenancy deposit dispute – what I've learnt about negotiating
I’m going through a tenancy deposit dispute and thought it might be useful to share my experience. My deposit is held in the Custodial Tenancy Deposit Scheme. My landlord initially wanted £380 deduct…7 -
Re: Solar ... In the news
Octopus have a development which gives home owners benefits from a communal battery (zero bills). Not possible once the battery is in front of the meters unfortunately.1


