How much to live on

Smudgeismydog

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I’m so very sorry, give yourself some time to grieve

helensbiggestfan

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I am so sorry to hear this. Sending you my deepest condolences and a big hug. 💕.

Organgrinder

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Sorry to hear of your loss.

Humboldt

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@cbsexec My deepest condolences to you and your family

Clowance

cbsexec, sorry to hear your news and I hope you have the support you need. x

sheilavw

cbexec so sorry for your loss x

MarzipanCrumble

@cbexec Yes, sympathise. Everything changes and suddenly you are the only one making decisions.

Don't be afraid to reach out on the various Boards on this forum. There are some really helpful and knowledgeable people on here who are willing to analyse the problem and give their help/suggestions. Some have professionaL knowledge, but always be aware this is a forum on the internet.

I have been helped numerous times, sometimers specifically, sometimes just by reading posts.

Reach out if you need questions answered.

Nebulous2

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I'm sorry to hear this cbsexec.

It is easy to get caught up in money, money, money - that is after all what this forum is for.

Then sometimes, like now, we get a reminder that there are more important things in life….

C_J

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I am so sorry to hear this. Try and be kind to yourself, don’t be too proud to ask for help or accept it if people offer because learning to navigate your new identity is hard.

Organgrinder

Well it's been an interesting week looking at solar and batteries.

Our roof faces South. Great. But it's not a straightforward shape.

Then apart from the EV our electric energy consumption is fairly low. We'd probably only need a 5kw/h battery and approx 3.6kw of panels which would cover all our needs apart from the EV. Seeing as this costs less than £10/month to charge and I get £5 back I'm not bothered.

The question then becomes one of finance. At about £7k I end up losing £300 a year interest. But then I hear that these days it puts money on the value of the house.

Decisions decisions!