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    Chill out break for 2 adults in October in Europe

    Dubrovnik, Zadar, Venice, Verona, Lisbon, Kaashi or Barcelona would be my preference.
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    Teacher's pension and changing jobs

    Is he leaving his teaching position Cassette or taking a career break? If he can at all take a career break to see how his new position unfolds, that would be wonderful. Far away hills are not always greener! I am going back to teaching after leaving for a number of years to pursue a different...
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    Pay off Mortgage

    Have approx €55k left on a tracker mortgage. 0.65% rate. Could pay it off but earning slightly more in savings.
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    Oxidised Headlights ~ any solution?

    Sister has big problems with this with her Micra. Interested in replys.
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    Best way to get from gatwick to slough

    Heathrow is beside Slough - have you flights already booked to Gatwick? If going into Gatwick, Download the Citymapper app. Put in starting point and final destination. It will give you all the options for your journey, Time they will take, cost involved etc. Gives options with trains, buses...
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    Prize Bonds are looking attractive alternatives to deposits

    I know! I had approx 75k worth and only brought up to the just under 100k Last January but really would expect a higher return. Must just be very unlucky as I can't figure anything else amiss - have bonds, are registered etc. Here's hoping I'll have a big win soon :)
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    Prize Bonds are looking attractive alternatives to deposits

    Have just short of €100k in prize kids and in the past 12 months i have won a grand total of €50 and that was back in December 2017. So nothing at all in 2018. I think it's time I ,poked for a better rthan turn on my money :mad:
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    Tax on Prize Bonds

    I have prize bonds In joint name with my children for years. When I die, are the prize bonds considered inheritance if they are already in their joint names? Thank you.
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    Niagra falls

    September is a lovely month to visit Chicago. Spring or Autumn. One of my favourite cities. Enjoy
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    Savings/investments for childrens future

    What kind of timelines are we looking at for the above trust? My children are older - 14 and 12. Will be ok for University fees etc but would like them to have access when they are 23 - so 9/10 years. Their current savings are with EBS and UB and state savings. Thank you.
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    What if a relative I live with leaves me their home after death?

    Another thing to consider - what if your relation needs full time care in the future? You are working full time so may not be able to provide. If he/she ends up in a nursing home under the fair deal scheme - a percentage of the value of the house may need to be taken after her death to pay for...
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    mortgage lump sum payment

    Is your ex not still joint owner of the property if she is in the mortgage?
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    Multi city flights

    Cheapest Boston-Dublin (one way) flight I can get in August is €468 -655. That's with Skyscanner. It's actually working out cheaper to buy a return flight! Crazy.
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    Holiday money travelling to Toronto

    Revolut is wonðful for travelling. I use it all the time and have MasterCard as a back up in case Revolut card stolen. I do take some cash too.
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    Prize Bonds are looking attractive alternatives to deposits

    Well done to you - haven't heard of anyone winning €500 before. It's usually €50 on here and the odd €100. Maybe I won't give up hope yet :) enjoy your winnings.
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    Prize Bonds are looking attractive alternatives to deposits

    Was the €500 a single won or 10 x €50. Well done - I have twice what you have for the past 5 years and haven't even won €300. Nothing at all this year!
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    Wife overspending on grocery shopping

    Does your wife work outside the home - in Other words, does she have an income? ? Have you children and if so how old? Is your marriage generwlly a happy one. Perhaps if your wife is not earning, she may be using the extra money to puts aside for a time she should need her own money for...
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    Remove name from joint mortgage and retain tracker

    If the op and ex were married, and living In The house, my understanding is that there is no stamp duty involved.
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    Middled Aged Internet Dating

    I have heard a lot of positive things about 'Elite singles' but have no personal experience.
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    Baby after settling family separation

    The money you pay is for your son. Not for 'Her' The judges role in the settlement is to make provision for your son. The fact that your ex has a new partner and may or may not pregnant is irrelenent. The fact is that you are the father of this boy and you must provide for him accordingly...
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