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    What network does Lycamobile use?

    Any thoughts on Lyca? Avoid?
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    Is my redundancy calculation correct?

    10 years at company (therefore standard exemption is 17810) 80k gross redundancy 80k-15k Statutory = 65k 65K-17810 standard exemption = 47190 is the taxable part of my redundancy? Then as long as I make the AVC before I my last day of work, I can contribute 25% ( as a 45 Year old) of 47190 as...
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    Redundancy paid in whole or with tax applied?

    Does redundancy get paid in whole and you have to apply to Revenue or does it come to you with taxes applied already? Thanks
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    Jobseeker's Benefit and going abroad

    How about if you go on holiday? If you go for 4 weeks, does this mean you lose 2 weeks when you are back with 2 weeks allowed?
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    redundancy payments and AVC contributions

    Seeing as redundancy can be taxable, does that amount increase the income used to calculate the age related tax benefit? 25k salary, 20k redundancy, does this mean at age 40 I can contribute 25% of 45k before I leave work?
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    What is a good u-value for replacing attic velux?

    Trying to choose between a safety standard, standard plus and extra low energy replacement velux for a south facing roof. Obviously price goes higher from standard up and wanted to see if anyone thought the extra monies was worth it or is it small difference. Thanks
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    Avant overpayment policy

    Does anyone know how the payments can be made? Is it a bank transfer?
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    How much are the monthly outgoings for a family?

    2 adults and 2 kids who eat like adults in South Dublin : 4k a month total outgoings Approx. Split: 900 Mortgage and utilities 800 Food 800 Childcare 800 Travel 700 Annual Expenses and Discretionary (Health/motor/home insurance, transport, eating out, Xmas, kids activities, etc.)
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    Some individuals may receive a tax free lump sum on departure from employment of up to €200,000 and their pension tax free lump sum

    Read this in a blog today, what situations allow an individual to collect both?
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    Tax relief on AVCs

    Age-related tax relief is on gross income or just income through the pay? Previously with Irish Life, I would check my previous year's Revenue statement and take 25% the gross pay ( USC pay on P21) as my max for tax relief. I would just make up the small difference between what was taken...
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    Joint Current Account/ Joint mortgage

    This is exactly our issue, we have individual accounts with N26 but wasn't sure if we had to have a joint account with fees when it would be just to pay the mortgage. Thanks
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    Joint Current Account/ Joint mortgage

    Do you have to have a joint CA to pay a joint mortgage? Can you pay from just one of the borrowers accounts? Any negatives if possible?
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    EU plug in wall lights - can you use in Ireland?

    Can you use EU plug in lights safely in ireland? Does one replace the plug? Use an adaptor? other suggestions? What if the light is not plug in and installed by electrician? Does it need to be UK or are they universal? confusing as finding sites with .IE but seem to be Euro plugs.....
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    Appropriate deposit for building works

    We are looking to book with a builder for a 32k job on the house in September. They are looking for 5k deposit, is this fine?
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    best way to track Airport (T2) issues?

    What is the best way to see if there are issues at Terminal 2? Want to make sure we don't miss our flights....
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    Avant Mortgage - new mortgage time line experience?

    Finally received Avant funds today. Started process with broker mid Jan, lot of documentation but happy to have 1.95% for 7 years and the 1500 cash back! Only took 6 months!
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    What happens if executors die before you?

    What happens if the executors named in a will die before you or are unable to fulfill their duties?
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    Is it a good strategy to access your pension at 50 and clear your mortgage?

    This is my plan. I have fixed my mortgage at a low rate until I am 50 and at that point accessing one of my old DC plan lump sums should pay off the mortgage. But I will make sure to keep some cash flexible in case the market is at a low at that point. I would then just keep paying the...
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    Parental Leave query

    This is more along what I was planning to do, but was worried because it wouldn't be a care emergency. My kids are growing up so fast, just want to see them a bit more before they don't want to be seen with me and to make time for them to spend time with their grandparents that live in another...
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    Pension investment strategy based on age

    how long did it take in the 1970s to get back to even? basically if you had some cash set aside and/or still working and didn't panic and sell, how long did you have to wait to get out of the hole?
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