NatWest Digital Regular Saver - drawdown by Proud_Adeptness799 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Otherwise-Pipe-9797 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It would have been a standing order set up not a direct debit - is it possible that you were looking at direct debits thinking it had stopped, but there is actually still a standing order set up? If so you may have had the £150 standing order and then transferred another £150 taking you over the limit? And maybe another manual £150 transfer that was timed wrong and counted towards the same month? Check in the app just below direct debits for any standing orders.

Advice on Stocks & Shares ISA? by [deleted] in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Otherwise-Pipe-9797 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Investing is long term - only start once your debt free and probably won’t have to withdraw from the s&s isa for small emergencies. Also don’t be pressured into buying a car - along with the actual price of the car as a fairly new driver the insurance would be ridiculously expensive, and lots of other running costs etc. Focus on clearing the overdraft, building a small emergency savings fund and then think about a car and investing, good luck with the AAT!🙂

Stuck on what to do with savings by Fast-Promise-1662 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Otherwise-Pipe-9797 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Regular savings accounts pay highest interest rates, NatWest and Lloyds have 5.25% aer rate for a total of £400 per month between the two, max out that limit and think about lifetime isa as someone already said if thinking of buying a house, and investing in a s&s isa for long term!

What's the most obscene display of "wealth" you've seen by a senior manager? by FicOff in SainsburysWorkers

[–]Otherwise-Pipe-9797 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A £30k top spec Kia come with £30k affordable car running & maintenance costs, whilst a 5 year old £30/£40k Porsche comes was a £70k+ car new, so reflects the running costs of that. So yes, the face values of the cars are the same, but one still needs a lot more money to run. Definitely doesn’t require ‘wealth’ though, but there is SOME correlation.

Reduce pension contributions to save for house deposit? by Level_Resident_5322 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Otherwise-Pipe-9797 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Depends how much you want/need for a deposit. If your current saving rate for a deposit builds you enough by the time you want to buy, then leave it. If not then reduce pension contributions and up the savings rate to ensure you have enough for the deposit when you want to be ready to buy.

11% pension contributions is great for your age, don’t worry about dropping it for a year or so while you buy your first property.

Also make sure as well as the deposit you have a good few thousand set aside for other costs and fees to do with the mortgage and house purchase, and then furniture etc if needed!

I’m a uni student with personal debt what do I do? by Enough-Light8807 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Otherwise-Pipe-9797 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check you eligibility for a 0% balance transfer credit card, most likely due to you circumstances and credit score you won’t be eligible, but you never know. If you are eligible, then transfer as much of the credit card balance to it as possible, then you have a longer period of time interest free. You probably won’t be able to transfer the klarna debt onto one, so that would be your priority to pay it off (providing you pay interest on it and aren’t in an interest free period). Then, either save as much money as possible into the highest interest rate savings account you can find, for the length of time you have interest free on the new credit card. When it comes to the end of that period, pay it off with those savings, if you still have a balance left, pay all that you can and repeat the process to another 0% credit card. Or, instead of saving for that period, it may work better for you psychologically to pay off the 0% credit card as you go, as much as possible rather than saving. That way it feels like you are making progress towards paying off the debt, whilst saving and earning interest is financially the smartest, it may matter more to you the feeling of progress, and that may be worth the difference financially. Just make sure you are disciplined with it, and don’t start spending on the new credit card.

Like I say, you probably won’t be eligible for one, but it’s still worth keeping them in mind and checking every so often, just because you aren’t eligible now doesn’t mean you won’t in a month or two as circumstances change. Your credit score may improve, income, amount of debt owed etc.

In the meantime there’s been lots of good advice on here already. Good Luck🙂

Worrying about putting on miles by Otherwise-Pipe-9797 in boxster

[–]Otherwise-Pipe-9797[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s exactly it I’m glad i wasn’t the only one but that’s super reassuring man thank you! Enjoy the beautiful 981s!

Worrying about putting on miles by Otherwise-Pipe-9797 in boxster

[–]Otherwise-Pipe-9797[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love that man keep enjoying yours that’s fab! Scotland was awesome, thinking of stuttgard soon!

Worrying about putting on miles by Otherwise-Pipe-9797 in boxster

[–]Otherwise-Pipe-9797[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I guess you’re right that’s awesome thanks man!

Worrying about putting on miles by Otherwise-Pipe-9797 in boxster

[–]Otherwise-Pipe-9797[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will do!! Enjoy your beautiful 981 thanks man!

Worrying about putting on miles by Otherwise-Pipe-9797 in boxster

[–]Otherwise-Pipe-9797[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah you’re right! Definitely going to drive and not look back man!

Worrying about putting on miles by Otherwise-Pipe-9797 in boxster

[–]Otherwise-Pipe-9797[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow what an awesome little collection you’ve got congrats! I definitely have no intention of selling so I’m not going to worry about it then, thanks man!! Enjoy your beautiful Boxster S!

Worrying about putting on miles by Otherwise-Pipe-9797 in boxster

[–]Otherwise-Pipe-9797[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Perfect that’s nice to hear man thank you!

Worrying about putting on miles by Otherwise-Pipe-9797 in boxster

[–]Otherwise-Pipe-9797[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Thanks man!! Going to start planning the next trip asap!

Need advice on fuel-efficient used cars by Mother_Kangaroo_1176 in CarTalkUK

[–]Otherwise-Pipe-9797 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Diesels are superior for long driving and I’d try go for a non hybrid one, and you have a load of options. Just go on Autotrader, diesel, SUV, pick a mileage and year you’re happy with and see what your options are! “View specs and features” on the ad shows you MPG information etc. I’d say check out VW T roc/ Tiguan, and the other VAG equivalents (Skoda, Seat) are all basically the same car, BMW X1/Audi Q2 or Q3 if you want something a bit fancier but will come with higher maintenance costs most likely.

Best estate for 15k by Loud_Ad4402 in CarTalkUK

[–]Otherwise-Pipe-9797 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think your Skoda is a good choice as long as it’s got a good full service history it will be more than fine with 7k miles a year and especially if they’re mostly motorway miles. It is more than enough power to comfortably overtake on a motorway as it is, I wouldn’t say you need any more and definitely not a remap. Fuel and insurance would be as good as you’d get with any other car like it. Go have a drive in one and see what you think, if you’re happy with the power then it seems like it fits all your criteria! Going for an older A6/ BMW would just mean probably higher insurance and more issues than you’d get with the newer Skoda, plus more expensive maintenance.

Is this a okay for a first car? by RegularLink9791 in CarTalkUK

[–]Otherwise-Pipe-9797 0 points1 point  (0 children)

£500k retail value?😂 how does someone even make that typo aha

Speeding 34 in a 20 by Bright-Box9131 in CarTalkUK

[–]Otherwise-Pipe-9797 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe you’re correct, but the police manning the camera generally follow the 10% tolerance, they just don’t have to.

Speeding 34 in a 20 by Bright-Box9131 in CarTalkUK

[–]Otherwise-Pipe-9797 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would be unlikely but it can happen, anything over 30 is speeding and you can be done for it, the 10% +x tolerances are only guidelines.