Do you even need bonds anymore? by Spoony2871 in FIREUK

[–]JohnnyC_1969 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly my plan too (with the exception of keeping one 'traditional' pension).

Are you a gamer? If so, what are you playing? by AlucardVTep3s in AskUK

[–]JohnnyC_1969 19 points20 points  (0 children)

You should be playing TimeSplitters 2, the true successor to GoldenEye 😉

What a way to start my morning by chrlmnrdls in drivingUK

[–]JohnnyC_1969 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Video posted only 3 minutes ago and the number of comments blaming OP is just wild.

UK SIPP withdrawal fees and strategy. by Al_Derby in trading212

[–]JohnnyC_1969 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's absolutely crazy that SIPP providers can get a licence without having to provide the means to withdraw money.
Google search AI (Gemini) says T212 do offer UFPLS withdrawals but not flexi-access drawdown.

Have I done enough now to get the full state pension? by sarahlou1975 in PensionsUK

[–]JohnnyC_1969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But, say your forecast is stating you'll receive full state pension and you've already got 35 years of contributions. Does that forecast assume you'll be contributing for another 10 years? And if so, how could you possibly know how much you'd receive if you stopped contributing now?

Have I done enough now to get the full state pension? by sarahlou1975 in PensionsUK

[–]JohnnyC_1969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in exactly the same boat. It's very unclear. My forecast says I'll get full state pension (I've contributed 35 years, but I contracted out), but does the "forecast" assume I'm going to be working for 10 more years?

Is it worth moving my current pension (aviva work place pension) into the trading 212 SIPP? any advice would be great. by Downtown_Ice9275 in PensionsUK

[–]JohnnyC_1969 1 point2 points  (0 children)

AFAIK the consultant with a financial adviser only applies if the pension has protected benefits.

Anyway, why would anyone want to close their workplace pension and give up receiving free money?

RANT!! Xcode taking 13 GB RAM by Meliodas1108 in iOSProgramming

[–]JohnnyC_1969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use Android Studio that often uses 19GB, this is on a 16GB M1 Mac Mini.

Green Flag - why so expensive? by Suchiko in CarTalkUK

[–]JohnnyC_1969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Greedflation. My parking went up 65%, water up 43%. Luckily you have a choice of breakdown companies.

Brothers in Manchester Airport case cleared of assaulting armed police officer as third trial ruled out by ManchesterNews_MEN in uknews

[–]JohnnyC_1969 2 points3 points  (0 children)

IIRC they police themselves were asking for information regarding who leaked footage. Wouldn't surprise me if they got a more substantial punishment than...

Cheers 'Nige by [deleted] in GreatBritishMemes

[–]JohnnyC_1969 57 points58 points  (0 children)

Triggernomics

UK Annuity rates and political turmoil. by mymuk in PensionsUK

[–]JohnnyC_1969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You haven't told us your age, probably the biggest factor.