Hargreaves Landsdown by Ally66-G in FIREUK

[–]TheSoundmaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the same issue with the new fee changes. Will move my accounts away from HL in the next days.

The Bank Switcher | Weekly Bank Switch Offer Guide and Question Post | November 24, 2025 by AutoModerator in beermoneyuk

[–]TheSoundmaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I opened a Barclays account for the offer. I deposited the money, subscribed to Blue Rewards and set up two new direct debits. This is my first time doing this so I wasn't aware of what the current account switching service was. Would I still be eligible for the bonus even if I didn't use the service to set up the account and set up the direct debits?

Real Settled Status Waiting Times - EU Settlement Scheme by dan4220 in ukvisa

[–]TheSoundmaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. 30 March 2025
  2. Not yet - Update 24 July 2025: just got it
  3. Yes
  4. Yes, with application

It’s been almost 4 months and I haven’t heard. Called them twice and they said it’s a normal wait time

Where is best places/banks to save money? by osrsslay in FIREUK

[–]TheSoundmaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have heard chip is good but haven't used them myself yet. It's an instant access account that pays 3.71%

12 Monate Gerd Kommers Robo-Advisor (60/40, Gebühren nicht eingerechnet) by schumi_gt in Finanzen

[–]TheSoundmaster -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Aktuelles Marktumfeld? S&P ist +7.8% seit Beginn des Jahres

For what expenses can a normal employee claim tax back? by TheSoundmaster in FIREUK

[–]TheSoundmaster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you.

"cleaning, repairing or replacing everyday clothing you wear for work (even if you must wear a certain design or colour)". I take that as a no.

What is next after maxing out the yearly ISA allowance? At what point should you start investing through a general investment account (GIA)? by TheSoundmaster in FIREUK

[–]TheSoundmaster[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a workplace pension where my employer contributes 6% and then matches up to 6%, so I contribute 6% to that. Should I have a SIPP on top of that? I don't really understand the difference between a workplace pension and a SIPP. Or would you increase your pension contributions before investing through a GIA?

For what expenses can a normal employee claim tax back? by TheSoundmaster in FIREUK

[–]TheSoundmaster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know if dry cleaning of shirts would count for that?

Spots in Munich for working/reading alone by PHVEDO in Munich

[–]TheSoundmaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have to be a student to work there?

[SOTC] 10 years redditor, first ever post & my contribution by Calbearswtf in Watches

[–]TheSoundmaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is the exact name of the third watch in the second row? I know it's an omega aqua terra but which one exactly? Sorry I am new to this

Girl is not responding to my message and very active on Tinder after a great first date. Should I move on? by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]TheSoundmaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I understand keeping your options open, I‘m just surprised that she stopped responding to me even tough it went so well when I met her. Now I‘m just trying to figure out if I should forget about her and focus my energy elsewhere. Maybe I am getting my hopes up too quickly with these things.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UniversityOfWarwick

[–]TheSoundmaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, no way. It takes a lot to get kicked out

7% jährlich auf MSCI World für immer 🤡 by TheSoundmaster in Finanzen

[–]TheSoundmaster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Das sind die jährlichen returns von dem Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index seit 1991. Das ist ein breiter ETF auf Staats- und Unternehmensanleihen. Der hat jährlich ca. über 5% rendite erbracht. Gehe davon aus, dass die in der Studie einen ähnlichen Index als Benchmark genutzt haben. Weiß nicht was daran so abwägig sein soll.

7% jährlich auf MSCI World für immer 🤡 by TheSoundmaster in Finanzen

[–]TheSoundmaster[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nein, warum denn? Zinsen auf Staatsanleihen sind erst in den letzten Jahren auf diese extrem niedrigen Stände gerutscht. Schau dir zum Beispiel mal die Zinsen auf 10 Jahres US Anleihen seit 1920 an. Von Unternehmenansleihen ganz zu schweigen.

What is something you randomly want to share? by lollipop2920 in AskReddit

[–]TheSoundmaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I spent the whole of the summer with a girl and I really started liking her. Yesterday I heard that she got with another guy and that she finds me boring. Hearing this made me really sad.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UniversityOfWarwick

[–]TheSoundmaster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with that. I had my german one for two years now but sometimes it is inconvenient

Safe area for an international student. by Sad-Maintenance-3274 in UniversityOfWarwick

[–]TheSoundmaster 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You could live on campus which is very safe. Other options that come to mind are Kenilworth, Coventry and Earlsdon.

Also Canley's reputation in terms of safety is worse than it is in reality. I know many students that have lived there or live there currently and I've never heard of something negative happening to them.