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    40K in cash but where to invest?

    The 40K I have is for investing. Maybe I shouldn't have said it was my life savings. I have funds as has been mentioned above besides that. I have no debts or mortgage and have a steady income sub 50 K PA (only). I just have this sum that I want to work for me over the next 15 -20 years and...
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    40K in cash but where to invest?

    Well i would have thought anyone would realise that having money on deposit is negative growth to a degree. Do I have to tell you that? And no i'm not a King or have a ransom. I'm a modest worker who has a little saved and just wanted some guidance as to where to make the best of. I also have...
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    40K in cash but where to invest?

    Hi, I have about 40K (life savings) in cash and I haven't much experience in investing in funds or stocks - some but noting I'd be confident about. I've increased my AVCs to max. What would peoples advice to me as I really don't want to leave the cash on deposit for obvious reasons. What...
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    General query re AVC

    Hi all, excuse the ignorance but I just wanted to bounce off a few that know more than I do. Would now be a decent time to increase my AVCs i.e. to my limit. I'm 53 and know that I'm a little away from retirement and because of our pensions are hitting a black spot which may take a while to...
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    Time to buy in

    It looks like, I've been told, that we're heading into a recession. The markers for this have been hit. I'm fairly green about all this but wanted to guage what people think here. I was very inclined to liquify my pension and come into the market again when theres an upturn using...
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    Car rental for American resident Irish citizen: CDW issues

    Hi all, Longtime no here but anyway. My sister is resident in the US but travels here frequently and has come across issues with her credit card and cover for renting a car. Upshot is that she has to pay big time for CDW. Is there anyway out of paying this. Seems American CCs dont have...
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    Etoro: Thoughts

    Hi all, I've opened an account with Etoro but I'm just wondering what others think the advantages are over using a standard trading brokerage. I do understand that I'm not actually trading "stock" so to speak but what are the advantages and disadvantages of using this platform. I know tat the...
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    Cryptocurrency buying online Which company.

    Hi, A, thinking of dabbling in Ethereum for a modest stake (i'm prepared to lose it) but just want to know where to open an account to trade in these. A few have been mentioned to me like Coinbase, Plus 500 and Etoro. But which ones are the best value and easiest to use. Thanks
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    Recommendation for Gravel Driveway

    Thanks all. I do like the coloured/reddish gravel. The garden which is about 120 sq yards is like a jungle at the moment so I have been quoted by two; 4K and 5K. The latter from a Cement Roadstone contractor. I'm going to have a chat with a couple of more. I really hadnt expected it to be...
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    Recommendation for Gravel Driveway

    Thanks for that info Sue. Am trawling through the threads now. ;-)
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    Recommendation for Gravel Driveway

    Hi all, I'm going to rip out my garden and driveway and put in a gravel driveway. I'm just looking for a recommendation and someone who can add a little bit extra in design maybe. Also can anyone tell me what cost, ballpark, I'll be looking at. The garden is about 80 sq metres Thanks...
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    Single Traveller looking for Diving Holiday

    Hi, Thanks all for your replies. Think I may give Sharm el Sheikh a miss with the IS trouble not far on the peninsula. I was hoping to either meet up with a group or travel with one with the main object to learn but be with a group for socialising. I may look at Thailand. Thanks again.
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    Single Traveller looking for Diving Holiday

    Hi all, I'm lookng for advice on a beginners diving holiday for a single person. Ideally I would like to be in a group of like minded people with emphasis on socialising as well as diving and exploring. I was looking at areas in Sharm el Sheikh and in particular Dahab if I can't find a group...
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    Cheapest stockbroker to manage share acc

    Thanks for that, Does that represent good value in comparison to other brokers though? 80 euros a year always seems a bit exessive especially when I'm babysitting among others BOI shares.
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    Cheapest stockbroker to manage share acc

    Hi all, as title suggests, I have to switch my share account with Danske by next week and was just wondering which would be the cheapest stockbroker to manage the few stocks I own (their annual and monthly charges and the cost of dealing in shares) - all the stocks are Irish. Thanks in...
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    Which Credit Card?

    Hi, Can any one suggest the best credit card company to move to to avail of the best transfer/no interest on new purchases, from my MBNA CC. I see that Tesco has a poor record in this regard from previous threads here and the sticky here is quite out of date! Any help appreciated!
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    What area to book hotel in Istanbul!

    Hi all, Am heading over in Sept for 5 days with a friend and will be doing all the touristy sights during teh day but would will be socialising probably everynight. Just wanted to know would it be better to get a hotel in Beyoglu area or to base ourselves in Sultanahmet where a lot of the...
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    Energy Grant! Have I missed the boat!

    Well our heating system collapsed before Christmas - was oil - so decided to go gas this time. Our whole system had to be replaced including piping. Anyway got a contracter in to do the work and had asked them about the grant scheme but they more or less said I had to get it done myself. They...
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    Boler - Ideal 24 HE ICOS

    Hi, Does anyone know anything about this boiler. Is it a reliable and an efficient boiler. Thanks.
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    DeWAR, Building Company - Has anybody dealt with this company

    Am thinking of having my whole heating system re-installed and got a reasonable quote from this company. Can anybody recommend them. Thanks.
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