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Re: Providers that preserve protected pension age on transfer in?
An alternative might be to leave it with Aviva then make an initial withdrawal or two and then transfer it with no need to preserve the protected age because you'll be old enough?1 -
Re: O/S Daily Shrove Tuesday February 17 2026
Morning everyone Currently sunny 😎 but 🥶. I’ll take that over rain any day. Didnt get much done yesterday so will catch up today. Waiting for the council to collect the old freezer - don’t need to …11 -
Re: Awful weather - typical Brits talk
Morning all. Happy Lunar New Year 🏯 + pancake day 🍳 (All these emojis and I still couldn't find what I wanted. They're meant to be a Chinese pagoda and a pancake in a frying pan. Close en…4 -
Re: Civil enforcement parking fine
Sorry, but you've been scammed and will never get that money back. I have no idea why anyone ever pays private parking charges and certainly not at £170! Only about 5% of duped victims actually …2 -
Re: From Frugal Foundations to Fortified Family Future
I use this recipe for fajitas - definitely adaptable (have done halloumi instead of beans - it is good Watty!): https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/veggie-fajitas. I always think of fajitas as a buff…4 -
Re: From debt to freedom...
I bet your kitchen smells lovely! I've been baking too, one of the things I enjoy most. Student accommodation seems horrendously expensive to me. I hope your DD finds somewhere that works from a…2 -
Re: Watty's Awakening
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81887659#Comment_81887659 When my sister made some, she chopped up some lavender and rosemary and added it to the scrub. Make sure it is choppe…5 -
Re: Cheery's path to fulfilment - finishing the DIY, looking after myself, appreciating the garden 🌻
Interesting regarding your insurance renewal, I've had to do both house and little car recently. Both have been around 60p cheaper than the comparison reminders I have received. Perhaps JL don&#…5 -
Re: Learning to walk before I run
Another couple of pukes but seems to be improving 😅 1. £11.07 to Extension 2. £4.54 to Emergency Fund Going to choose bathroom fittings today (wean permitting) 🤞8 -
Re: 5 OS pleasures in your day today - part 3
For yesterday, Bright, sunny morning and having to wear my sunglasses as I drove into town. The old gent who tapped on my window in the car park, adamant that I had a flat. Explained about low profil…6
