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My refund will be a tidy $11,085.
Nowt to buy. Maybe a new small stereo system.
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I am rather financially illiterate so when it comes to knowing what to do for retirement money I am at a loss.
I have a question.
Is it...
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As it was “Withdraw Cash Day”
With so many businesses trying to stop the use of cash we who want cash to remain as king must do all we c...
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My wife received a letter about a week ago from Royal Bank of Scotland saying they have some funds over and would like to offer her a reb...
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I’ve had 2 bank accounts with two different banks, for over 50 years. Within the last 24 hours, BOTH have charged me £3 for basic (what I...
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My refund will be a tidy $11,085.
Nowt to buy. Maybe a new small stereo system.
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There’s been a lot of talk about this on social media - where you can legally withhold the payment of taxes if you believe the govt is co...
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Just got notification of my £350 winter fuel payment.
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Continuing the discussion from Octopus Energy UK - Notification of Price Increase 2023 - Energy Bill Support Scheme Ends:
Octopus have i...
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Notification from the bank:
We’re writing to let you know that the interest rates charged on your HSBC Credit Card(s) will be increasin...
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My gas supply is supplied by British Gas. Earlier in the month they contacted me to inform me that they are migrating to a new system but...
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My wife received a letter about a week ago from Royal Bank of Scotland saying they have some funds over and would like to offer her a reb...
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It was 40 years ago today when the world’s greatest Treasurer announced the floating of the Australian Dollar.
Prior to 19...
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In my mind, these loan sharks are despicable. Preying on the vulnerable with excessive fees.
Car breaks down. A $1500 loan over 6 months...
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Saw this title on Reddit and realized I don’t know the answer. I haven’t looked at the comments, so I still don’t know. The question ma...
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I am rather financially illiterate so when it comes to knowing what to do for retirement money I am at a loss.
I have a question.
Is it...
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![Bretrick](https://forum.over50schat.com/user_avatar/forum.over50schat.com/Bretrick/120/106273_2.png)
As it was “Withdraw Cash Day”
With so many businesses trying to stop the use of cash we who want cash to remain as king must do all we c...
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Receiving a tidy sum of $9704 in about 10 days time.
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Bosses at Britain’s biggest companies saw their pay rise by almost 16% on average last year as most workers’ wages were squeezed by risin...
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In a huge fall, 23andMe, a DNA testing business, went from a valuation of $6 billion to almost nothing in 3 years.
According to the CEO,...
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I’ve had 2 bank accounts with two different banks, for over 50 years. Within the last 24 hours, BOTH have charged me £3 for basic (what I...
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The latest inflation figures show inflation is still slowing in Australia but at 4.3% pa it is still way above the Reserve Bank target o...
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ANZ shares took a hit because earnings missed analyst estimates.
The bank still made $7.4 billion profit.
Looks to me like the sharehol...
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Are you raking it in selling clothes online? Is letting out your spare room proving a nice little earner? People who make money from onl...
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I just received my British Gas warning that, from April Fool’s Day (The fool is the voter) my Annual Gas Charge will go up, from £904.99 ...
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I received my notification today for this year’s Winter Fuel payment.
I have received £300 which includes extra money from the Governm...
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The pound has fallen to its lowest level against the US dollar since decimalisation in 1971. That came after UK Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng...
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Continuing the discussion from Stop Cashless Britain petition:
Always know when a GE is coming up.
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Following on from @Morticia’s post about how Bezos and Musk are obscenely rich and set to become trillionaires - how much is too much? At...
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Petition started yesterday evening and already up to nearly 50,000 signatures.
I would hate a cashless society. This morning I had my f...
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Which method of payment do you prefer? I am finding I am using my debit card more now instead of cash…what about you?
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Everyone has different priorities for their money. Some spend large amounts on dining out or the theater or sports or travel. Others sp...
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We received our 2021 Winter Fuel notification this morning…winter is on it’s way!
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Via Email:
Your fixed tariff is coming to an end on 28th February 2023. While it’s still a little way off, we thought you’d like to kno...
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Hi
Good News?
Perhaps not, too easy to be nicked
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A state-backed digital pound is likely to be launched later this decade, according to the Treasury and the Bank of England. Both institut...
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So, I’m in the financial services sector. The professional association that I belong to put out an advert for assessors. I took a fat c...
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The government has confirmed a one-year suspension of the ‘triple lock’ for annual state pension increases. The ‘triple lock’ is a formul...
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What is a ‘warm bank’? I hear you ask Well its basically as follows
Public spaces such as community centres, churches, art galleries and...
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I’m doing quite well on these. Just received 3 X £25 cheques . I have 15 grand’s worth so I might well invest in quite a few more.
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The amount of Winter Fuel Payment has changed for this year.
For the winter of 2011/2012 the Winter Fuel Payment is between £100 and £30...
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Are they a good investment?
We have some dated back to when they were first introduced and I’m sure they have become stuck in the works ...
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Hi all… I hope you are all well
In 2020 we are moving fast towards a cashless society!
Join the push back to keep your cash
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If you have a smart meter this might save you money.
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We received our Notification of this year’s Winter Fuel Allowance this morning… no change. It will be paid into the bank within the next...
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I am bringing in just over £2000 take home from a work pension and a part time job and my bills come to £815 at present.
I am 54 and wor...
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I introduced myself yesterday as a newbie and expressed an interest in frugal living - by necessity and choice. Somebody greeted me and s...
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I realise that this is a difficult question because each persons financial circumstances are different.
I have property, shares etc and ...
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There may not be too many people on the forum who this concerns as I realise many of you are much older, but you may be aware that people...
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Has anyone had their Fuel allowance yet , or has it been stopped ?
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hi everyone
just thought id share with you that id recently looked at taking out one of these plans.i asked someone one to search a lot ...
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Why your online payments could be blocked if you don’t use a mobile phone
Banks may soon require you to use your mobile phone to vali...
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Anyone here got savings and if so, have you found any good strategies for maximising the interest from it?
i.e. Savings Accounts or inve...
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I am so excited.
Just got a letter from he Pensions people saying my increase in April will be a whole 77p.
Wow. Bet you’re all e...
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