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    Health Insurance Renewal with orthopaedic cover

    Again Snowyb, many thanks. I will check these out. regards Riya99
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    Health Insurance Renewal with orthopaedic cover

    Last year I took your welcome advice Snowyb and opted for GloHealth Kickoff Plus. Unavailable this year and so would again appreciate your advice. Wife and self. Each 64. Good health. Many years PHI. Private cover in Cork (Bons and / or Mater private) required. Good Orthopedic and Cardiac cover...
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    Health Insurance Renewal with orthopaedic cover

    Many thanks Snowyb, I will have a thorough look at these. Regards riya99
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    Health Insurance Renewal with orthopaedic cover

    Could I pose a related query please. Renewal for wife and self. Both aged 63 with many years of PHI.And in good health. Looking to renew. Currently have Glohealth NetMore100 plan. Would like to continue to provide for good Orthopaedic (and Cardiac) cover. Not pushed about day-to-day benefits...
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    Wintering in Spain - Cadiz ?

    Beautiful city and region with great beaches. Can be WINDY. Some coastal areas over-developed. Tourism is predominantly Spanish, mainly from Seville area.
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    Health Insurance "Should you declare as a private patient in a public hospital?"

    But, if you don't declare your private insurance, can you subsequently recoup the €75 per night charge from your health insurer?
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    CD Storage

    Look again at IKEA bookcases and get some additional (glass) shelves (from IKEA). Makes good use of space. Worked for me.
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    Expensive 1850, 1890, 0818 numbers and the EU Consumer Rights Directive

    Forbidden When I try today to access the 'Say No to 1890' site today I can't get in to site - it tells me FORBIDDEN - You don't have permission to access.................on this server. Is there an issue or what's the problem? I frequently rely on this site - it's excellent.
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    Safe registration for a public services card.

    When confirming receipt of card, or activating it, you are asked to phone (yet another!) 1890 number. The number for those who wish to phone a landline is 071 9672692.
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    Motor Car renewal up €180??Why?

    Rsa Has anyone had recent bad experience with RSA? Used to be a reputable company. My son had a recent claim - was hit into by a RSA-insured driver who admitted responsibility. Have been ages sorting out very minor claim. And none too cooperative! Am considering moving from them myself.
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    Has anyone approached Certus (BOSI) about a write down for giving up their tracker?

    Thank you Cremeegg - money is on deposit but the figures make it look worthwhile. I shall give it some more thought.
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    Has anyone approached Certus (BOSI) about a write down for giving up their tracker?

    I would also be interested in how to calculate an offer. I have an interest only loan of €100k on tracker rate 1.75% due for repayment in 3.5 years and would repay earlier if the figure was right.
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    Cost neutral early retirement questions?

    It may take some time as they are usually busy, but contact Dept. and ask them to calculate your potential pension. Prior to choosing this same option I did so on a couple of occasions. They were accurate and helpful. Good luck!
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    Vodaphone in Spain

    Buy a stick modem there but ensure you are not tied into a contract. I have found better value and coverage from Movistar (Telefonica) but there are a variety of companies operating.
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    Spanish house prices could fall by up to 75%

    Whilst the overall situation is bleak in Spain and many areas are acarred by half-built skeletons, the old 'location, location, location' adage still holds. Some areas will have dropped more than others and there is a variety of buyer markets - some traditional and some newer e.g. Russia, China...
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    Pharmacy prices Shop Around!

    Is there any obligation on pharmacies to display a price-list - of products or services incl. dispensing charges?
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    Withdrawing Money Abroad

    When outside the EU I found that putting my Visa card in credit before leaving, to the estimated amount of cash I thought I might need, and withdrawing in ATMs was cost effective.
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    Public Sector Pension Superannuation and A rated prsi

    Try phoning Citizens Advice - I have found them really helpful on related matters.
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