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Re: ECP DCB Legal court claim
Yes, thats great, so another case for @Umkomaas3 -
Re: Please could I check if you think this makes sense
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81900534#Comment_81900534 It seems they will withdraw it during years whilst having no other taxable income, so should all be tax free, if I un…3 -
Re: Please could I check if you think this makes sense
(2) Pay in £23,200 which they will make up to £29,000 with tax relief. Technically, that is a pension contribution of £29,000 of which you pay £23,200 net. Its the same thing as what you have said bu…3 -
Re: Please could I check if you think this makes sense
4. There will be £32,600 in the sipp, which is subject to 25% free of tax, and 75% taxed as income at your rate,2 -
Re: Sky TV retention deals ( post your haggling successes )
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81899093#Comment_81899093 Just completed an acceptable (to me) deal although had to go through Whatsapp. I phoned this morning and the automate…5 -
Re: car purchasing in retirement
Many folk are financially illiterate. They only see the monthly payment and if they can afford to keep that up they think they can afford the car.3 -
Re: Investing in Us: Holidays, Health, and the Road to £150k
Thursday afternoon, I slept better last night so had a bit of energy upon waking which makes a nice change. I've been on my feet all morning though so it's quickly diminishing and I've…5 -
Re: Buying a house (with bigger mortgage) in your fifties
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81900167#Comment_81900167 We may end up not downsizing at all as we are in a converted bungalow and can live downstairs, but the reality is tha…2 -
Re: Lloyds switch for up to £500, 24 February to 30 April 2026
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81899741#Comment_81899741 I'd be very surprised if legitimate bills such as council tax were exlcuded.1 -
Re: 2026 Fashion On The Ration Challenge
A beautiful, original dress @Laura_Elsewhere. I made a low offer on some pretty, vintage pillowcases just for the pleasure of laundering them to remove stains.9
