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    Career change advice

    Hi, I am just looking for advice about my quest for the ideal career change. I have recently got married and considering starting a family in a years time. I would love to be able to work part time or reduce my working hours so I can maximize and enjoy raising my kids, unfortunately this not an...
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    Will our house insurance cover us?

    The house was a direct labour self build, we didnt cutback on costs by getting the cheapest builders and materials as we got alot of the work done by people who were recommended to us.
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    Will our house insurance cover us?

    Hi, we have just discovered in our newly built home that the lower part of one of the inner walls in the downstairs hallway is damp. The paint work is damp and the skirting has risen out from the wall. Upon further investigation we noticed that this dampness has also contintued into one of the...
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    Problem with earwigs in house that's 1 year old

    Hi, This summer we seem to be having a problem with finding a number earwigs in the house on a daily bases. Does anyone know why we are having such a problem or how do we get rid of such insects from inside the house? These insects make my skin crawl so any help is greatly appreciated.
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    Best / safest method of currency while traveling abroad

    Hi, I am an inexperienced traveler and I am looking for advice as to the best and safest method / form of currency when traveling abroad to a number of countries, which have different currencies. We will be traveling to Fiji, New Zealand, Australia and Thailand (in this order) for a month. I...
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    Investment advice on large lump sum

    Not fully aware of all charges but Im sure there are loads of charges at a % of the amount being invested! Think I'l just stick to what I know, pay off what I can of the mortgage and save! Just worried that this is a mistake and I'l lose out on this opportunity due to me being over cautious.
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    Investment advice on large lump sum

    Im honing in on this product based on the following information that was provided to me: 100% Capital Guarantee over 6 years - essentially means your capital is protected from market falls if you hold your policy for 6 years. 100% investment of your money Offers unlimited growth potential...
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    Investment advice on large lump sum

    Can anyone please advise / give their opnion on Canada Life Active Guaranteed fund? Thanks
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    best method for handling money while travelling?

    Re: best method for handling money while traveling? I have been advised not to go the preloaded CC method as the amount preloaded on the CC is not protected / insured? Is this correct information?
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    best method for handling money while travelling?

    Hi, We are currently planning to go away for a month with a week in four different countries (Fiji, New Zealand, Australia and Thailand). As we are not frequent travelers my question is what the best and safest way for us have our money? Taking into account bank charges etc. (Travelers cheques...
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    Investment advice on large lump sum

    Hi, I am looking for investment advice on a lump sum of money in which we have come into of €150000. We are a young couple (no family yet!) with a regular combined income of approx €65000. We have a mortgage of €200000 and no other loans. We are very capable of meeting our monthly mortgage...
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    Looking for supplier of material for bridesmaids dress

    Thanks a million, that would be a great help
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    Looking for supplier of material for bridesmaids dress

    Hi, Can anyone help me find material for bridesmaid dresses. I have been in Hickeys of Galway and I didn’t find what I was looking for. Is there any other shop in the galway region that supplies such material? I am willing to travel if not!I’m now online and finding it very difficult to find...
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    Water seaeing through stone work!

    Hi I was wondering if anyone was able to help me. We have finally finished our new build (direct labour) and were enjoying settling into our new home. However with the bad weather over the weekend we have discovered a leak on the roof of our bay window and found the side walls of the bay to be...
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    Volkswagen Passat Sign

    Thanks for that direction. Does the model and year of the car matter when purchasing a badge?
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    Volkswagen Passat Sign

    Hi, The VW sign on the boot of my passat was removed by vandals over the weekend. Can anyone tell me as to where I can purchase another one in order to repair my car? Has this ever happened to anyone else?
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    Cast Iron Spindles for staircase

    Hi, Can you please help me in my quest in finding cast iron spindles for my staircase? Tks.
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    Sale of Site, Do I need to pay CGT?

    Hi, I wish to sell a site which was gifted to me by my parents. The site is valued at €200,000. With this money I wish to pay off part of my mortgage of a house which I am currently living in. Do I need to pay CGT on this? If so, is it 20% of the full amount or is there an exception level?
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