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Re: Relationship break while in an iva and have a morgage together
I am a bit surprised that your IP has allowed this situation to run for over 3 years. I have heard that this is surprisingly common. IVA firms seem pretty sloppy about it, because there is little the…2 -
Re: Can I retire now? (age 40)
This last paragraph is so true, I have been able to really maximise my pension contributions and investments since my mid forties. Even a few more years, with the money ploughed into your ISA, would…1 -
Re: UC and disregarded money
Posted upthread (reply to Ned) , PI payments don't have to be in trust with PC This thread is worth a read https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6645427/uc-interest It's been rul…1 -
Re: Santa Baby - it's the 2026 Christmas Chatter Thread!!
Morning all, Well the cash I paid in is still in, so I’m guessing the machine was having a hissy fit that day. I usually only use the machine inside a branch now as don’t like using street ones if al…2 -
Re: Renting a UK property while overseas or just sell
As I understand it you will let your child live rent free in your home until your return from a broad, on the basis they presumably sell their current home and save their current mortgage outgoings …3 -
Re: Investing in Us: Holidays, Health, and the Road to £150k
When I worked for civil service I had those a - z’s too. I has one for passwords but like yours daisy it’s more or less unreadable now!5 -
Re: Renting a UK property while overseas or just sell
My 2 pence... When living abroad you'll need a letting agent to manage your property. The agent will use every opportunity to fleece you when it comes to any repairs, minor or major. I don'…1 -
Re: Renting a UK property while overseas or just sell
Do you fully understand the risks? Which country are you in, as all 4 have different rules. Do you need to comply with the safety regulations that relate to tenancies? What happens if they wreck the …1 -
Re: Renting a UK property while overseas or just sell
If you don't want to return to the house sell it, and invest the proceeds so you've got a more liquid asset when you return and no landlord hassle in the meantime.1 -
Re: Three years to get debt free
Agree with you about tyres especially at this time of year. Not worth the risk of not changing them.2
