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Re: Do I want a TFLS?
In addition to the points made already: taking part of the value as an up-front lump sum, and then reinvesting it till you need it, allows more flexibility to choose when you want to spend it. You mi…1 -
Re: Mum (early 60s) doesn't seem to be enjoying life particularly much. No partner or grandchildren
@nervous_switcher - have you actually chatted to your mum about what she would like to do? I know you said she had told you she wasn't happy but that may have been just a temporary thing, or a p…6 -
Re: Cash ISAs: The Best Currently Available List
A few bits of info about the Prosper Cash ISA, gleaned from a phone call this morning: if you forget to enter the PROSPERCASH code when opening the account to get £100 after six months if you maintai…3 -
Re: Natural yield vs. total return
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81915279#Comment_81915279 "For an IHT payer SIPP inheritance taxation is unlikely to be more onerous than if you withdraw the money before…1 -
Re: Awful weather - typical Brits talk
Dusty posted Meanwhile, still dark and foggy, with zombie sheep on the prowl! 😱 They reminded me, not of zombie sheep, but electric ones and the book https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36402034-do-…5 -
Re: Weekly Flylady Thread 9 March 2026
Morning All, Woke up to the 2nd day of thick fog. No GS today or for a while longer as GD was born a week ago (3 weeks early, c-section) so they are all at home having family time. I'm hoping ha…7 -
Re: Road To Financial Recovery
I’m impressed with the full year’s car insurance payment being ready to go. I have never afforded a year up front but have never really minded it being a monthly payment. Definitely something to thin…1 -
Re: Self Assessment / pension / tax calculating
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6657483/self-assessment-pension-tax-calculating Given the Personal Allowance remained the same, as did most of the 0% tax bands and the basic rate band…1 -
Re: Aviva SIPP or Pensionbee
With my recent experience of transferring an old Aviva pension to an Aviva SIPP, I would look elsewhere. It took two months of letters that didn't materialise, emails that went unanswered, phone…3 -
Re: Euro Car Parks / DCBL - Notice of Discontinuance
Thank you @ctutrainman for the copy of your NoD . I can now get this counted in the DCBL Legal thread of shame. 👍2
