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UK armed forces MoneySaving

Archives for April 2009

Pension AVCs
Has anyone had any experience of AVCs (Advance Voluntary Contributions I believe!) What actually are they (I have a rough idea) and are they worth it?
Pension Q?
Hi All, Does anybody actually know what happens to your immediate pension after 22 years age 40 to age 55? I have asked SPVA pensions department and currently still awaiting the reply. I have also looked at all the pension litterature on this and can not find the explination for love or money. I know that when i leave at…
Disturbance allowance rates
Hi, Is there anyone who knows about the rates of DA. We are moving just up the road and I belive we are to receive disturbance and removal. Is there a lower rate DA? is it normal rate but taxed I have heard a million different tales. Also when dose it hit the bank account In normal pay? Many thanks
RAF Leuchars
There is a possibility that I may get posted due RAF Leuchars in the next year or two. Has anyone lived in the area, and would it be a good location move? Thanks in advance.
Vodafone Contracts whilst on tour
Has anybody with a Vodafone contract phone been allowed to suspend their contract for 6 months while on deployment. I know Orange have done it before but not Vodafone. PS: We have asked Vodafone but the adviser said they didnt, course it always depends who you speak to that particular day. Any help appreciated.
Quarters - Boiler Problems
I really hope someone can help with this as I really am tearing my hair out now. We currently live in quarters and have the oldest most rubbish central heating system! Had so many problems with it in the past, I've been posting my issues in the quarters thread. 3 weeks ago yes 3 weeks ago!!! We had a strange problem where…
GYH Maintenance Allowance
Hello all, Does anyone know if it is still possible to claim the petrol allowance GYH(M) for 2 journeys home per month on a privately rented property? I understand it still possible if you have a mortgage on the property but unsure about rented. Thanks in advance Pingu
Does anyone have SFA charges details, please?
Turns out we've been overpaying for our SFA as it's a lower grade than on the pay statements. So I can check the maths, does anyone, please, have the daily charge for Type V property for 2006 and 2007, Grades I, II and III? I've found the 2008 charges on the RAF Fam Fed website (and nothing on the official sites!). No…
Armed Forces Weekends
I have heard on the grapevine that some of the Merlin Group theme parks (Madame Tussauds, Chessington, Thorpe park, Alton Towers etc) held an Armed Forces weekend last year where it was free entry to the park for serving personnel and their dependents:beer:. Apparently there will be another one this year on 27/28 Jun:T but…
Phil Packer
Not moneysaving at all but this seemed the best board to post it on. Has anyone read in the Telegraph today about this man? Bloody inspiring and remarkably humbling. http://www.philpacker.com/ If you can spare a bob or 2 to help our lads then visit his Just Giving site and help him achieve his goal! Thanks for looking.…
Children's Experiences of Moving
Hi everyone, I am stationed at RAF Kinloss and am currently studying with the OU for a Degree in Childhood and Youth Studies. As part of a current assignment I am looking at children's experiences of moving house due to postings. Although I have had experience myself of moving overseas and within the UK with my child (now…
War pension review/medical
Hello, I was wondering whether anyone can shed light to this, whether im just being a bit paranoid: I was med discharged from the RN in 2005, and am now recieving my war pension. I have now been told (2009) that i will have to have a medical to make sure im stil due it. I think this may have been my honesty in filling out…
FAO Cat695!
Hi Read your post about freeview working in Germany, so on a day trip to UK got a box from Tesco, only can't get it to pick up any channels any ideas what Im doing wrong??? Thanks
Joining Up/Leaving home present
My son's best friend is leaving home to join the army at the end of the month. I know my son and the rest of the lads will give him a good send off beer wise but I would like to get him something practical from my husband and me - any suggestions?
Family- 1st Posting to Germany
Hiya! We are a young family, myself (20) DH (25) and our wee girl (just turned 2), DH is just about to come to the end of his Phase 2 training and we have just found out that we are being posted to Germany. Does anyone on here have any advice regarding being prepared for the move? I have done alot of research myself as I…
Rail Warrants
Other half tried to get a rail warrant the other day but was told they arent 'allowed' them anymore, is this across the services or just in OHs unit? I know it went from 4 down to 3 but I cant believe they arent allowed any now? Could someone please confirm this as I hope my OH as been given incorrect information.
Donington Park Classic Car Race Meeting
Entry to the Donington Park Classic Car race meeting on the 9/10 May 2009 is open free of entry to all Navy/Army/RAF Personnel. The weekend is also aimed at raising money for H4H. Please go online to www.donington-park.co.uk for more information.
Married quarters
My nephew is getting married in August. He and his new wife will start married life in married quarters in Surrey. I am not familier with Army life, and when other nephews/neices have married we have bought them a specific piece of furniture of their choice. Here is the stupid question..........Are married quarters fully…
LSA rates
Does anyone know the LSA daily rates and the banding levels? Thanks in advance
Windsor Castle Royal Tattoo ticket offer
Windsor Castle Royal Tattoo ticket offer 13/14 May 09 Servicemen and women are entitled to two free tickets each on either the Wednesday or Thursday evening performances of the Windsor Castle Royal Tattoo. These tickets are available by calling the booking hotline (0871 230 5570) and quoting TRISERVICE. Callers will then…

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