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    Forestry Investment

    Hi All, Just received an email from Greenwood Management [a European Forestry Management company, incorporated in Denmark, with European offices in the heart of Porto, Portugal] Returns quoted as follows: Size 1 Hectare Investment €12,250 Mgmt.Fees €2,700 Yr 3 Return (Gross) €850 Yr 6...
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    Pixmania.ie for purchases of the likes of tv's and computer games consoles?

    If your planning to buy before 7th December you can use the following PIXmania VOUCHER CODE: PIXCHRISTMAS7 Value: EUR 7 off EUR 200 Valid until 7th December 2010
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    Re ; Savings Bonds with An Post

    So if I read this correct, An Post Saving Certs/Bonds have a lesser guarantee than a bank deposit should the state default in the future?
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    GBP Cheque to EUR

    Best GBP Rate? Contact a currency broker like www.currency.ie and you'll probably get a far better rate than your local bank.
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    House sold, now need to invest!

    [broken link removed] Deposit Guarantees
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    PRSA versus AVC

    Hi Redzer, So it is possible to make AVC payments to other providers outside of your employers scheme? I thought you could only apply for a PRSA if your employer didn't offer an option. How do you obtain tax relief on your contributions?
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    PRSA versus AVC

    My employer offers an AVC option with contributions managed by KBC, whose perfomance has been very poor. Do I have any other option than KBC for my AVCs or must I accept my employers choice of investment manager?
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    Working from home - tax implications

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    Need to change car - confused about July changes

    1.8D Galaxy (165 Co2) Current Annual Road Tax €530 New Annual Road Tax €430 Current VRT Rate 25% New VRT Rate 24% Price will fall slightly (-€500 approx) 2.0D Galaxy (196 Co2) Current Annual Road Tax €590 New Annual Road Tax €1000 Current VRT Rate 30% New VRT Rate 32% Price will...
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    BCP Double Growth Bond 25

    Considering investing in the BCP Double Growth Bond 25 which closes on Friday. 100% capital guaranteed 3.5 year term Growth capped at 52% (12.7% CAR) based on return of a basket of 24 blue chip equities I suppose a fixed term cash deposit would deliver 15% over 3.5 years. Anybody...
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    Put Options on Irish Equities?

    http://www.tribune.ie/article.tvt?_scope=Tribune/Business/Business%20Week&id=84284&SUBCAT=Tribune/Business Above story refers to "stockbrokers placing put options on behalf of clients as mortgage brokers" I wasn't aware that Irish equities were optionable? Does anybody know where such...
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    Perlico Broadband and laptop offer?

    Laptop offer FYI - Just picked up a Dell Vostro Laptop for €361.29 including delivery through www.dellbestbuys.com
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    2006 AVC contribution to maximise tax benefit

    Another question someone might know the answer to. If your AVC contibution exceeds the annual % allowed, can the unrelieved excess be carried forward for tax relief into future tax years (PAYE individual)? Thanks in advance.
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    2006 AVC contribution to maximise tax benefit

    Cheers for that Clubman. Revenue actually told me today backed dated AVCs were not eligible for PRSI refund - guess you don't work for the Revenue ;)
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    2006 AVC contribution to maximise tax benefit

    Thanks Clubman. Yes, I'm referring to PAYE. Can't find that key post on making a PRSI claim (must be going blind) - Can you post a link to it? Thanks Lz
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    2006 AVC contribution to maximise tax benefit

    Per [broken link removed] from SBP 21/10/07. Those who make lump sum AVC payments before the October 31 tax deadline can get a tax refund against their 2006 income. However, to do this, they would need to get a tax certificate from the pension provider and would have to submit the claim to...
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    Inflatable Spa

    [broken link removed] Now I've seen it all !!
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    Neighbour's cat thinks it lives with me

    I believe vinegar is also a good deterrant - cats can't stand the smell of it, if you don't mind living in a chip shop :)
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    Key Post: Laser Eye Surgery

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    Converting Word Document to PDF

    Wish to convert a Word document to PDF format. Anybody able to assist? Tks.
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