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    Degiro - ETF's - Can losses from some ETF's be offset against gains in other ETF's for tax purposes?

    I was thinking that. Thanks to Gordon Gekko and jpd for the prompt responses. Much appreciated.
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    Degiro - ETF's - Can losses from some ETF's be offset against gains in other ETF's for tax purposes?

    Hi, Using Degiro in the same year I have exited out of some ETF's this year enjoying some gains on some but suffering losses on others. Overall, the gains are greater than the losses. Can these losses be offset against the gains for tax purposes? e.g profit from 3 ETF's = €5,000 loss from 2...
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    Bord Gas and Airtricity switches

    I have had the same trouble getting a bill off Airtricity as well. Eventually got talking to a rep who agreed to spread the bill I had to pay over a few months. Am definitely going to move from them as soon as I see which company gives the best deal. Aw come on they are not that bad (the...
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    Jobseekers Benefit since Jan '11, Offered 8 weeks work as census enumerator.

    Sorry Xobten but I am not qualified to answer your direct question but was wondering if you got offered a position or were you just placed on a panel. Tks Gel
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    Bank of Ireland wanted €3 to change a €500 note "cash exchange charge".

    ...if they are providing a service why can't they charge for it? Seems this thread is just another bank bashing thread.
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    Gyms in Tallaght?

    Got a brochure through the door the other day on this. [broken link removed] Don't know anything about it though. [broken link removed]
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    Annoying colleagues

    ...the one who will not let you finish a sentence in a meeting. Feels he(she) has always to make an input even when it as nothing to do with them. Once when I asked could I finish the point I was making I got "it doesn't matter anyway!!!" Aaaaaagggggggg!!!!!!!!
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    Stag or Wedding?

    Get your priorities right - the wedding is a more important event.
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    NCT delays

    Booked two ago for Deansgrange and got an appointment for last Tue. There seemd to be some space in Sep as well.
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    Any Ronaldo Jokes

    Q : Why did Cristiano Ronaldo crash his Ferrari ? A : Because he's no good at corners.
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    External Hard Drives

    Both Pixmania.com & Komplett.ie are selling 500 GB drves for €70/73 + €13 postage at the moment. Gel
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    Cost of Brittany Ferries around €1,800 mark gone up a lot?

    Re: Cost of Brittany Ferries. I can't remember the exact details but Mrs Gel did a comparison recently for summer 2008 and Irish Ferries was much cheaper, more sailings and a new(ish) boat. however as tosullivan says the fly drive option is much better or if you don't mind the driving the...
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    External Hard Drives

    Went and got one from Pixmania. Very happy with the product. Only (small) quib was that it took a week & half to arrive. I ordered another product from Komplett on the same night and it arrived within a few days.
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    Replacing a doorbell-big job?

    If all this doesn't work go for a wirefree option - approx €40 from all the aboe shops.
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    Driving from Galway to Castlebar — best route?

    Re: Driving from Galway to Castlebar — best route? I would disagree with Bank Manager. I think that the overall best route is via Tuam and Claremorris. However both will get you there and there isn't much difference between them. You appear to be going to Breaffy House (great spot enjoy it!) so...
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    Closing an AIB account

    This is untrue. If you know that this is the best thing for you then by all means. This appears to be a sensible arguement from the cashier and may be he is just doing his job on behalf of his employers. I am sure he was acting like any other salesman.
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    Closing an AIB account

    It's a lot less trouble to either leave things as they are. Use their internet banking for day-to-day transactions and if you have to call to your "more local" branch. The same service can be provided. Now if you were moving to a completely different bank then that would be a different...
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    Cash and Carry Kitchens

    Got my kitchen elsewhere but was very pleased with fitted wardrobes from C & C. Fitter, recommended by Sandyford store was very good and I think that this is the key in most cases.
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    External Hard Drives

    Offer from Pixmania €99 for 500GB-
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    NTL Digital Phone - Has anybody tried it?

    Hi, NTL Digital Phone have an offer of a line rental of just €4 pm (if you have tv & broadband with them). Compared with other phone companies this looks very attractive. Has anyone had any experience with this phone offer or are signed up to it? I would love to know how you got a long. Tks
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