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Re: Should I start to empty my SIPP
Have you checked your state pension forecast? The 35 years NI conntributions may or may not get you a full state pension.1 -
Re: An in-between phase
My dad was banned at school from speaking Welsh2 -
Re: DB/state pension only - how much contingency kepts in savings/investments?
Plus working OMY , means OMY not having to use your retirement funds/pension. So OMY working means maybe two more years security of having enough ( or 1.5 years) .1 -
Re: Bold leap into retirement
I was also offered part time when I handed my notice in. I took it, and it solidified to me that I valued my non-working time far more, even when I had more of it! I stuck at it for about a year (som…3 -
Re: Good and Bad Buys at Lidl and Aldi stores (***Please don't expire***)
We buy the part baked bread baguettes from Lidl as we do like garlic bread with pasta dishes and have it sometimes with their lamb kebabs for an easy dinner or make crostini. However, for the past fe…6 -
Re: Escape to the country & living off savings
Sounds good to have some peace and reflection time.2 -
Re: Awesome August's No-Spend Days Challenge!
NSD for me please 11/101 -
Re: Awesome August's No-Spend Days Challenge!
8th today please1 -
Re: Awesome August's No-Spend Days Challenge!
One today.1 -
Re: New Home/Old Home
We don't know the level of skills the OP can apply to renovation, nor what their judgement is like when it comes to selecting fittings and finishes. It's a fine balancing act, and naturally…2


