Comments by johnrich37

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4 years 15 weeks
York
22/04/2012 - 11:50

If every pensioner wrote or emailed their MP and complained about the recent proposed changes to State Old Age Pensions, then perhaps some semblence of democracy would return.
It is easy to find their email address by contacting their local office or on line.You can also subscribe to...

28/03/2012 - 18:48

I did both, saved regularly since my early 20's , contributed to a personal pension, AVC's and Company Share Savescheme. When made redundant at 60  I still had shares , some savings plus a slightly reduced pension.At 65 received the OA pension and now at 74 I own my own place and subject to...

14/05/2011 - 10:34

Are you limited to a maximum single bond £1500 or can you purchase multiples?

11/12/2010 - 16:29

How will the taxman keep an eye on small tradesmen if we are forced to give cash payments for services rendered? Surely cheques perform a valuable service in keeping a record of expenditure as opposed to "cash in hand".

Getting rid of cheques may make some transactions easier,...

For the love of freebies
23/10/2010 - 12:32

Its not only Freebies; beware too of some Competition Sites that once they have your name and address you are flooded with unwanted emails! One of these has a so called un-subscribe link that doesnt function so it's impossible to stop them.

09/06/2010 - 10:28

Older Not Wiser!

I am on a Scottish Power Social Tariff based on age not disability, which is supposed to be the "cheapest"available off-line. Unfortunately the rates change almost monthly,and the account/bill is almost impossible to understand.This makes any...

29/05/2010 - 11:56


Why  I still visit my Bank!

For one thing using the cash machine in the Bank premises is safer and less likely to be scammed. I can always check my balance on the in-house computer and see if my pension payments are in.There may be a new bond...

23/04/2010 - 22:23

Older Not Wiser!

Although I have little patience with bad service , I also make sure that good service is praised.

14/04/2010 - 18:53

Older Not Wiser!

If all those who listened to, and agree with Nick Clegg today voted LibDem we might even have a LlbDem Government.We just cannot afford to have Gordon back, and despite what they say the Tories just do not convince me.

At  aged 72 I have heard many "...

14/04/2010 - 18:51

Older Not Wiser!

If all those who listened to, and agree with Nick Clegg today voted LibDem we might even have a LlbDem Government.We just cannot afford to have Gordon back, and despite what they say the Tories just do not convince me.

At  aged 72 I have heard many "...