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Re: Progress not Perfection
Forgot to say I also did yet another freezer inventory. Prompted by last night I thought I had a meat kebab for Mr SA’s dinner and turned out I’d used them all up. I used meatballs instead and thread…9 -
Re: Swagbucks 2025
If you come across a survey about travel (and then parking) to Heathrow, I did it on CPX (supposed to be 9SB) and it doesn't credit, just dumps you at a page telling you it will be credited. It would…2 -
Re: Defined Benefit Pension...buyout in 2001. Compensation received but query of terms on lump sum.
Back in the 80s you could have different types of final salary pension scheme. A common variety would promise a pension of 1/80th PLUS a lump sum of 3/80ths. But an even more common variety promised…1 -
Re: Defined Benefit Pension...buyout in 2001. Compensation received but query of terms on lump sum.
I'm sorry to dash your hopes, but (without seeing the full documentation) it sounds like a bit of sloppy wording rather than something giving you an entitlement to extra loot. You appear to have bee…1 -
Re: Defined Benefit Pension...buyout in 2001. Compensation received but query of terms on lump sum.
Having 3x the pension as a standard TFLS/PCLS is not unusual with a final salary DB pension. Are you absolutely certain you have understood what are being told you are entitled to as standard?1 -
Re: YNAB robber needs help to execute the plan
Diane in Denmark is a nice blog to follow and she is doing a gentle weekly countdown for Christmas preparation. It only started this week so you aren't behind. I'm following along and enjoying it1 -
Re: Taking 25% tax free from a SIPP
You just have to raise enough cash inside your SIPP to cover the amount you want to draw out. By the way, taking the full, 25% tax free cash, all in one go is not always the best thing to. https://w…4 -
Re: Investment Bonds
The will stated that all shares/investments (and money) to be split 10 ways (children and grandchildren) The financial advisor said to divide the investment into 10 incase any of the recipients wante…1 -
Re: Renewables: "talking 'bout my generation"
A grand morning here so a welcome 2.1 O's and nudging us just past 90%.8 -
Re: Should I Upgrade My Car or Wait?
If your Dacia still runs fine for your uni needs, I’d keep it and save your cash. You’ve already paid for repairs, and a RAV4’s a great car but a big spend while studying. Enjoy the cheap motoring wh…1
