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Re: Three years to get debt free
So sorry to hear about the rabbits and DD’s grandad. It’s a lot for her to process. Sounds like you both need a break away.1 -
Re: 2026 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN Mrs SD - our Year of Redistribution
A few more bits gone today, mostly due to me finally getting around to replacing a few items that have been annoying me for a long time. I asked DS and have been told I can't declare his totals …12 -
Re: Trust bank account best options
You are to be forgiven for not knowing the IHT consequences of an IPDI trust being terminated whilst the life tenant is alive. I am certain the vast majority of unadvised trustees dealing with these …2 -
Re: Investing in Us: Holidays, Health, and the Road to £150k
I think you were right to second write that above - 40/100 isn't not too bad ! Its literally less than half. Instead of feeling guilty (about what, to whom, why, what etc etc ???) think about ho…4 -
Re: Escape to the country & living off savings
hugs to you SYA - I think you’re blumin amazing - anyone would be all over the shop with what you have had going on - be proud of how you have been handling it all. You inspire me all the time xx3 -
Re: Day Trading platforms
Thanks for the reply @poseidon1 Sorry it was a bit of a punt to see if anyone was day trading and what platform they used for it. I'm not looking for strategies. I just wanted the info on what t…1 -
Re: Would I get any benefit from a solicitor to arrange probate?
Thanks for the clarification. Seems to me you have all relevant bases covered to progress with probate yourself. The trust is indeed a separate entity from your mother's estate and not disclosab…2 -
Re: Would I get any benefit from a solicitor to arrange probate?
Handing everything over to a solicitor means you lose control and everything is going to take a lot longer. Whether the trust impacts on her estate or not you will need to do an IHT return before you…1 -
Re: Day Trading platforms
Come back to us and outline your experience when you hit 4 or 5 figure gains or losses with your trading activities and how that makes you feel. Trading is not investing. Seems at the moment you are …3 -
Re: Dishwasher newbie
Also you are not supposed to put highly sharpened steel knives in the dishwasher, or they lose their ability to hold a sharp edge ( in theory anyway) .1
