We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More » This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are - or become - political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

UK armed forces MoneySaving

A place for MoneySaving talk by current and past members of the forces and their families - discounts, living overseas, readjusting to civilian life etc.

Has anyone claimed for IT band syndrome with the armed forces scheme?
Was discharged because of the bloody condition. What are my odds of successfully claiming with the armed forces compensation scheme? What band would it be if possible?
Forces help to buy help
Hi, wasn't sure if there's already a guide on this avaliable. Currently I am looking to apply for the forces help to buy sceme via JPA but don't understand the process surrounding it. I.E. Do I need to have a bid on a house accepted then apply or? I have asked the writes on base but they were of little help. Could someone…
Estates: Inheritance Tax exemptions
References: http://s198596577.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!/pensions/inheritance.html Above from MoD site, live link does not display,enter Website home.co.uk instead of !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/news/article-1614095/Military-families-know-little-of-tax-loophole.html I only heard about this today from…
Pre march out of Married quarters
My daughter has someone coming round next week to inspect the quarters. What exactly happens & what do they expect? She is getting worried/confused about what she has been told by various people, mostly friends. I will be present, but would like any info about this before they turn up. Who is responsible for any cost's ie…
Nursing in the Forces.
Any Forces Nurses/Medics out there? My 17 year old daughter wants to be a nurse so we've been looking at courses and Universities. Last night, however her older sister suggested becoming a QA! After a couple of hours of lively debate and googling, youngest asked if I'd take her to the Careers information office to find out…
Military days out with the kids
Do you have any suggestions on military themed days out with the kids this summer? Would be great to get the kids involved in some military history and wondering if you guys have any suggestions and recommendations on the best places out there?
Medical discharge V PAP10
Hi My husband has been in the Army for over 19 years. He is suffering with severe Depression just now not sure what the medical term the Army have put it down as. The thing is the Doctor and CPN have mentioned possible medical discharge and someone else said it might go to a PAP10 discharge. My husband is in no state just…
Spouse Pension?
I joined up in 1978 at 16 in boy's service and left in April 1989 aged 27 with exactly 9 years service, I was enrolled in AFPS75. I've had a recent (ish) pension statement from AFPS but it doesn't mention if there is any spouse payment payable on my death, before or after I start drawing the pension at 60, in 7 years time.…
Moving back to the UK - what have we missed?
So thanks to "her maj" we have spent the past 3 yrs overseas Moving back in 4 weeks (packers have been and our stuff is already en route!) So what have we missed ? Obviously we've kept up with the news but we've only been back as a family once in the 3 years and a couple of times for meetings etc on my own Have…
Latest NFF e-update
Follow the link to read the latest update from the NFF team: http://nff.org.uk/pdfdocs/june_july_2015_eupdate_live.pdf Highlights in this edition include: - A Word from our New Director - Calling Notice: Families Days - e-update Update - New Homeport: OUT NOW! - School Funding from the MOD: To Help Your Service Child -…
Forces Help to Buy timespan for approval
Hi, Can anyone tell me how long the time scale from application to approval is for this scheme? How long did they take to reply? Thanks in advance :o
Naval Families Federation e-update: May/June 2015
Click here to read the latest update from the NFF team. Highlights in this edition include: * Welcome to our New Director! On 22 June we welcome our new Director; Anna Wright. * Calling Notice: Families Days * Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey 2015: Results * Defence Gateway: Improving access to information and JPA *…
Old Style Army Uniform, Owner Died without Relatives
I apologise if this post is not in the right place. We've taken over a boat that was in a bad way after being abandoned for five years. It was abandoned because the gentleman who owned it died. He had no relatives and was well known amongst the other boat club people (its quite a dilapidated boat club, don't think of…
Royal Navy Pension
Good morning all, looking for some help on behalf of my Dad. He joined the Navy Apr 1967 at the tender age of 15 and was medically discharged (crushed discs) Jan 1976. I think he's in receipt of what they call a war pension but he would like to know if he is entitled to the preserved naval pension??? He's aware that the…
FTRS Pension
Hi I wonder if anyone can help me I served in the RAF full time reserve service from 06-01-99 to 15-04-01 and was in the AFPS I am 60 now and was wondering if I am entitled to any sort of pension. Thanks in advance.
NFF e-update: April/May 2015
Click here to read the the latest update from the NFF team. Highlights in this edition include: * Welcome to the Newest NFF Team Member! * Best Kept Secrets: Breaks for Service Families * Armed Forces Pension Scheme 2015 (AFPS 15): Launched! * New Employment Model (NEM): Update * Mileage Allowance Relief * Children’s Art…
royal navy pension ??
hi my husband has asked me to ask anyone with information if he may be entitled to a royal navy pension he served from may 1972 until july 1976[able seamen] he is extremely disabled [amputee also 2 new hips operation all went wrong but that's another story ] he is 58 [59 july] any help would be appreciated many thanks
New Pension Scheme
Hi My other half is in the RAF and he and him sq has been given some details of the new pension scheme in relation to AVC's, the information given is a little vague on how munch the min and max contributions are and what the actual benefits are, when they were using the pension caculator what was include in the info it was…
Serving member facing an IVA
Hi there I'm a serving member of the Forces and after surrendering my property leaving me with a massive shortfall I'm facing either a DMP or an IVA. Will this have any affect on my career and do I have to declare this? Many thanks.
Army pension
I wonder If anyone could help me I served in the army from 1973 to 1976 i am now 60,am i entitled to claim any pension? Thanks in advance.

★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

MSE News

Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payments this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.
Which NatWest and RBS branches are closing from 2025? Here's the full list – and banking alternatives
NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), which are both part of the NatWest Group, will shut at least 108 of their bank branches in 2025 and beyond, after the Group announced a further 52 NatWest closures.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
Winter Fuel Payments will be reinstated to all pensioners in England and Wales this winter – but will be clawed back automatically from those earning over £35,000 a year, the Government has confirmed. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis.
Car finance mis-selling update: regulator prepares for compensation scheme – and warns against using claims firms
Payouts for mis-sold car finance could be another step closer as the financial regulator has set out the factors it will consider if it were to introduce an industry-wide redress scheme – though we won't know more about how this will work until after a key Supreme Court decision expected in July. In the meantime, the regulator has warned that you DON'T need to sign up with a claims firm to be included.
Winter Fuel Payments to be extended to pensioners earning £35,000 or less – here's what we know so far
Winter Fuel Payments will be extended to all pensioners with incomes of £35,000 or less this winter, the Government has confirmed. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up.
Winter Fuel Payments extension confirmed for this winter – watch Martin Lewis' instant response and his message to the Chancellor
Winter Fuel Payments will be extended to more pensioners this winter – though not to everyone – the Chancellor has today confirmed. However, exact details of who will now qualify still remain scant. Watch MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis give his instant response, as well as his key message for Rachel Reeves.
Nationwide Fairer Share: Free £100 bonus confirmed for 2025 – here's who will get it
If you bank with Nationwide, you could get a free £100 paid into your account in June or July as part of the building society's 'Fairer Share' scheme. The bonus will be paid to millions of its current account customers who also have savings or a mortgage with it.
Forced onto a prepay energy meter? You may be due money back as 10,000s to be compensated
If you had an energy prepayment meter forcibly installed or your smart meter was remotely switched to prepay mode without your permission, you could be entitled to compensation of up to £1,000 and may even be eligible to have your energy debts written off.

View All

UK armed forces MoneySaving

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

🚀 Getting Started

Categories

Is this how you want to be seen?

Get our FREE Weekly email full of deals & guides - and it’s spam-free

UK armed forces MoneySaving

Discussion List

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

🚀 Getting Started

Categories

Is this how you want to be seen?

Get our FREE Weekly email full of deals & guides - and it’s spam-free