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Re: taking responsibilty to get me where I want to be
Happy Tuesday Had a nice weekend - mainly alcohol free. After my colon cleanse ate mainly home cooked soup across the weekend. Went to the gym saturday morning and then over to see my GS before a lit…1 -
Re: UC declaring money in bank (rent money)
Slightly off topic. If you keep dipping into a S&S ISA, is that the right ISA for you? Due to the fact the value of the shares can go up or down.2 -
Re: Contracted out element
Contracting out didn't start until 1978. There was no mandatory 'preservation' (the right to a pension at some later date if you left before reaching a scheme's Normal Retirement Date) for anyone le…1 -
Re: Old Style Daily Tuesday 04 November 2025
Good afternoon all Overcast, we've already had a shower. OHs car went in for a MOT yesterday, and thankfully passed. We are talking about selling both cars next year and having one. The trouble is wh…8 -
Re: Do you have to be on the electricity grid customer?
Cut off and sealed, then meter and cabling back to the street removed either at the same time or a few months later, £1,500-5,000 to reinstate depending on the layout.1 -
Re: And now we go again...
I would assume that a moquette was along the lines of mocking someone just a little bit! :D6 -
Re: Solar panel advice
Always happy to do what I can to help all MSE forum members! This phenomenon is quite common - loads of cowboys in Solar PV. I'd recommend checking companies house to see how long they've been tradin…1 -
Re: Being nosey... How many Regular Saver accounts do you have?
Sorry, I forgot to update - Personal RS - 51, OH's - 16 (which I am managing) - total 66. I am "basic" tax payer by virtue of pension contribution, she is additional tax payer, thus the low…1 -
Re: Not sure where to start. Large debt & just sold house but likely being made redundant tomorrow
Good news. Ultimately it is for you to decide what to do. We can only make suggestions. You need enough to pay the deposit and first month's rent on a new property, maybe 6 months. Or look to rent fr…1 -
Re: Bank closed ISA in error
Usually such a pension would pass to the nominated beneficiary/ies and not via a will, but there may be circumstances specific to your situation. As for the time taken by the administrator, judging b…1
