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Re: Youfibre. Too good to be true?
do I need MORE new hardware installing once I get beyond a certain speed It's not speed related, but it does depend on which network the ISP uses. BT will be running over Openreach fibre. The en…2 -
Re: Switching from EE to Sky.
I'd be surprised if this is the problem, though I don't know what is. I've had multiple switches between EE Now Plusnet and Sky, and reused same email address and of course same home a…2 -
Re: This w/e I am "debanked" (now resolved: 90 hours wait, no info. Complaint rejected. Now ombudsman.)
I can't be doing with people like that, I normally turn it round on them by saying something like "do you have difficulty following a simple instruction?"3 -
Re: Fixed term annuity
The forum is a kind of feedback loop- Apart from a few Professionals who are/have been involved in the sector, we are all largely learning from each other ( and the input from the Professionals of co…2 -
Re: Fixed term annuity
Whenever I have previously brought up the subject of pensions or personal finance with friends I have literally seen them roll their eyes and move away. Since taking early retirement at 57 a couple m…2 -
Re: This w/e I am "debanked" (now resolved: 90 hours wait, no info. Complaint rejected. Now ombudsman.)
Then you'd definitely never want to go back there 😂 I've never had an issue like that, but if I did I'd be more disarming with something like "of course I do, but these machines …2 -
Re: What do people think of Interactive Investor (ii) platform
You could do it that way, but on II, it would require a monthly application for the drawdown and an UFPLS application every 4 months. The simplest way to do it, on II, is to crystallise £5100…….takin…1 -
Re: Reward apps for walking/steps
I think money walk is quite decent. Can get a Tesco £4 voucher which doesnt take that long. Only lots of ads if you click for the extra bonus points which I never bother with Macadam im ditching once…1 -
Re: Fixed term annuity
If you really enjoy this sort of thing and have a solid grasp on what the best course is, then it may not be clear just how difficult decisions regarding important matters such as life savings and pe…3 -
Re: Bought a flat, very bad smell please help im struggling
OP, how are you communicating with various people involved in this? If you are phoning, you need to follow up with a summary of what was discussed or agreed in an email or letter so that you build up…3

