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Re: Pension drawdown
We don't know how much is in your pension so we don't know why Bestinvest said you have to put the WHOLE pension into drawdown. In your scenario it is theoretically possible to take £4190 a…1 -
Re: Pull out of house purchase need help pet owners?
Yes I mean I can get new carpets and paint too but I worry they are just hiding smells. Been to a few viewings were dogs were not there and you find out later. My wife went to one last year and they …1 -
Re: Struggling with additional pension contribution options
I had thought of going for low cost option (seems to be II at the moment) on the assumption that everyine does similar, or at least usable, options. ii have a fixed fee structure, which is good for l…1 -
Re: Watty's Awakening
Your girlfriend day sounds great.6 -
Re: Watty's Awakening
Well done WattyDog (re the visit to the vet, not the eating of the food carton!)4 -
Re: Watty's Awakening
And why shouldn't he have a nice aluminium can if he wants, after doing so well? 😊 Seriously, glad it's such good news, and it's amazing what you have to cope with. Who would have pre…5 -
Re: Struggling with additional pension contribution options
Don't confuse purchase of NHS Additional Pension with contributions into SIPPS or NHS AVCs. Purchase of NHS Adittional Pension is similar to purchase of an Annuity - it is fixed, guaranteed and …1 -
Re: Planning permission needed?
Planning and Building Control are separate departments (and building control can be private) so normally you have to make two separate applications/notifications. If planning isn't needed you (o…1 -
Re: Help with toilet overflow
job done. Thanks for all your advice.4 -
Re: Access card?
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81876838#Comment_81876838 It's all Merlin parks and they've removed access for some people who can't physically stand in queues …1


