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Re: Premium Bond Winner ?
Nothing again on £1,000 holding. Someone with a £120 holding did win 100K so there is hope (sort of). For someone with a full 50K holding there are two elements of variability going on in the monthly…8 -
Re: Autumnal Achieving
oh @kintsugiwhippet that makes me feel so much better, I always feel really daft for being so feeble about this sort of thing. I do sympathise about the separation/break up, it’s exhausting and debil…7 -
Re: Pick'n'Mix - the joy of the chaz in '26!
Reminds me of the office zombie feltie the Youngest made - figure in a suit & tie, Xed eyes & the top of his head leaching grey stuffing. I borrowed it, pinned it above the printer & the …7 -
Re: How do I use this soldering iron with an American Plug?
See no.14 Safety Precautions, I'd be sending it back and getting a UK soldering iron.1 -
Re: MSE News: Asda launches first-ever loyalty scheme offering discounts on groceries
Got the Rewards Plus on total spend this month. £25 for £1 in cashpot, £75 for 5p off fuel, £150 for £5 in cashpot on £15 George spend, £300 for 10% off next shop.2 -
Re: From Frugal Foundations to Fortified Family Future
welcome home - sounds like you all enjoyed a nice break. Poor MrGP it's a shame to be worrying about returning to work - I don't miss that feeling at all. However, I'm sure his money c…5 -
Re: Premium Bond Winner ?
The median ('average luck') return from a full holding in any given month (under the new distribution) is £125, so between the two of you that's an above average return, rather than a …6 -
Re: Semi retirement at 46
Ditto. Alright, well except that my first attempt at retirement was at 42, and the current one at 50, so I'll split the difference with the OP. Life's too short to spend climbing the greasy…3 -
Re: Hoping to retire early- My plan
Will you please just retire already! Quick calc: £600k of your DC at a very conservative 3% withdrawal rate throws of £18k a year. That, plus your DBs and SPs gives you £56k pa from 67. Bridging the …3 -
Re: Premium Bond Winner ?
App isn't working for me but according to the prize checker it's our 3rd month running with zero and 5th in last 12 months think it might be time to rethink where we hold this money, this i…4
