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Re: Asda Wine offer
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6656581/asda-wine-offer My Local Asda has been doing the 'certain wines only' for quite a while. I do find their shelf edge labelling unhelpf…1 -
Re: What to do with old contracted out pension?
The SERPS pension guarantees a minimum 4% bonus on one of it's funds (50% of the total) and a maximum 1% annual charge although it's never reached that anyway. This means the only benefit i…1 -
Re: Is RNRB tapering calculated before or after gifts to charity?
However, I expect a deathbed donation, if correctly calculated, could bring the estate under £2m for taper avoidance purposes? That was my thought - if you made the charitable gift whilst still alive…1 -
Re: Awful weather - typical Brits talk
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81896850#Comment_81896850 I'll leave the town quiz question for another day because Bluey wants to have ago at it.😉 I'm not really a…6 -
Re: O/S Daily Tuesday February 24 2026
Morning everyone Dry again today, yesterday I managed to get washing almost dry outside, first time in ages, it had a lovely fresh smell. Happy Birthday - I hope you enjoy you day x I went with mam t…8 -
Re: How many funds should I invest in a SIPP?
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6656585/how-many-funds-should-i-invest-in-a-sipp It depends on your chosen investment strategy and, if you are drawing from the pension, making sure it…1 -
Re: How many funds should I invest in a SIPP?
I use 4 funds; domestic equity index, global (ex domestic) equity index, an income fund that I use as my bond allocation and a MMF for cash.1 -
Re: How to fix table leg
Was the metal component originally screwed into the MDF, but now the hole is stripped out and oversized so the thread on the metal part won't bite into it? I wonder whether the best approach mig…1 -
Re: DB lump sum question
A financial advisor tried to suggest a larger lump sum and buy an annuity with it but I don't see any advantage over the DB pension increments. He isn't independent The annuity can be bene…3 -
Re: DB lump sum question
No serious health issues at the moment though I do tend to worry a bit over health things. Also no kids to support. A financial advisor tried to suggest a larger lump sum and buy an annuity with it b…1


