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    Deceased wife's pension fund

    Hi, My wife passed away 18 months ago. She had a pension fund (defined contribution) built up from a previous employer. She changed employers subsequently, but left that pension in the original employer plan. I have not yet taken action to get that pension sum, for various reasons. The pension...
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    Nordic walking poles

    www.tradeinn.com have good prices on Black Diamond distance z poles. The handle is not cork, but a nice feel that is not as hard as cork or plastic.
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    Nordic walking poles

    Look for Z poles. Most of the manufacturers have these models (Leki, Black Diamond, Komperdell). These types fold quite small and can go via carry on luggage.
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    Benefits payable from pension on death after leaving service

    Thank you. Yes they have a will, leaving all to the Spouse. Can the value of the pot be converted into a future monthly payment for the Spouse (as a monthly income) or does the pension value (500,000) get converted to lump sum cash ?
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    Benefits payable from pension on death after leaving service

    A person leaves the service of an employer and has a pension pot accumulated (example 500,000 euro). If they subsequently die before any pension benefits are paid, what happens to the pension ? They have a Spouse, no children. Thank you
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    Panda "we will clean your bins" phone scam?

    Yes I got that call also. As it happened, I refused, but didn't consider that it might be a scam. The guy on the other end of the phone was not Irish. Good catch, you might be right on this.
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    Detox retreat/boot camp/yoga/relaxation

    Cloona in Westport. I haven't been there myself but hear that its great.
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    Vodafone / Verizon Sale

    Is it too late to choose capital or income ? I want to choose the non-default option but fear I am too late. I requested a new pack from Computershare today, it probably won't arrive in time to fill out the online voting forms (deadline is the 26th). My question is, if I miss that deadline, are...
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    1A in her 70's (with MCard): Plan B VHI HealthPlus Access. outside Dublin.

    SnowyB - I switched my MIL to this plan for 2014. The price difference between both plans was €800 ! So a big saving. Thank you !
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    Capital gains liability buying new PPR, then selling old.

    Hi, My Father has lived in his home for 50 years which is mortgage free. He wants to move and has identified a new home which he wants to buy for cash. If this works out, he will then own a new PPR and will proceed to put his old PPR on the market. He owns no other properties. My question...
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    Husband's cappuccino habit costing €40/month, thinking of buying a cappuccino machine

    I have a Phillips Senseo which is excellent. Kind of a poor mans Nespresso as it costs way less, both the coffee make itself and the coffee pads. You purchase coffee pads that look like tea bags. About 2.80 for pack of 24 in Tesco. I just microwave some milk in a cup and then put it under the...
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    New Lenovo computer

    Are you sure you have MS office purchased / installed on the new PC ? This is different from the Operating System (OS).
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    Sourcing Saab 9-5 Parts ??

    You could try Summerhill Spares in Coolock for a second hand part. I got some Saab 93 parts from them a few years back. [broken link removed]
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    Computer Fraud? Receiving Phone Calls

    It's a scam - well documented previously [broken link removed]
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    Wooden Slats for Bed

    Ikea
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    geneva

    If you like the outdoors you could do a bit of hill walking there. Zermatt is absolutely beautiful village high in the Alps, easy to get there via train.
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    Hotel in Washington D.C.

    Dubpont Circle and area's around Union Station (where the Pheoix Park is) - are very quiet at night. Why don't you take a look at hotels in the Adam's Morgan or Georgetown area.
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    Can anyone Recommend a good builder in Kildare area?

    John Ward Consturction, in Blessington. He did our house last year, a pretty substantial renovation. Very professional, easy to work with / discuss problems and options, and no messing with prices. 01-4582339
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    Broadband download speed

    We got sold to VF also. Broadband speed has decreased dramatically in the evening time. Any ideas why that might be ?
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