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Re: USB lead?
Some of them are providing 200w of power in a compact form so will have to deal with heat issues etc. Plus all but the first are from well known brands. There have been various warnings for fire ris…1 -
Re: From Frugal Foundations to Fortified Family Future
I ain't no saint ed - I still have a foil habit. Not rampant, and we don't wrap butties in foil, but I could probably cut down use a bit more. Funnily enough, I found clingfilm relatively easy to gi…8 -
Re: Old Style Daily Friday 10 October 2025
Morning All Sunny here so hoping to get second wash dry. Been MIA as DH and I went away last week stayed in beautiful place but we were both unwell. Only now starting to feel "well" again. …12 -
Re: The New Top Easy Access Savings Discussion Area
Been with Santander/Cahoot for years and never had any issues. Max 25K per transaction out, max £100K per day out and you can make 4 x £25K to the same payee.2 -
Re: The New Top Easy Access Savings Discussion Area
Like all banks, Santander/Cahoot have fraud prevention processes as well as maximum daily withdrawal amounts in place. There are no issues getting your money out but you have to follow their procedur…2 -
Re: Old Style Daily Friday 10 October 2025
Morning all I've read everyones' news but it seems to have disappeared out of my brain! I'm feeling a bit better today and my test this morning was negative - I'm still going to keep away from mam an…11 -
Re: Dropping one day a week
The salary you are giving up is the bit (predominantly) with 40% tax and 2% NI. But a little is 20% tax and 8% NI. Pension contributions and student loan deductions may also play into things. Why no…2 -
Re: Pension Muck up by Scottish Widows!
It might be your money but unfortunately isn't normally accessible until 55 or 57 depending on your date of birth otherwise you have to pay most of it in tax penalty. So even if you don't pay it bac…1 -
Re: How to manage pension
Who is your pension with and do you have any control over the funds it is invested in? Does it all have to be invested in one fund or can you split it? Some providers offer cash like funds. If your c…2 -
Re: Parking stories in the News/media
Indeed They always like to blame the motorist. Its always some else's fault7
