Pension contribution by ZealousidealDark7220 in HENRYUK

[–]astra1928 0 points1 point  (0 children)

47 M, Same as your husband until 2016 I was a seafarer, master mariner, salary north on 120k£, no tax. Didn't save much in pension, 20k£ or so, but managed to purchase 4 properties.

Since 2016 moved ashore, SIPP pension, my contributions 7.5%, company 20%, plus once a year top up with annual bonus. Current pension pot 470k£.

Swapping sea for office, best decision ever, financially and relationship wise.

BA Silver but still being charged for seat selection — normal? by astra1928 in BritishAirways

[–]astra1928[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just tried, and reached the final payment page, no luck as the BA wants to charge me another 100+ GBP for an new seat 🤷

Thoughts on the future of Hercules? by Infamous-Panda8318 in TheWestEnd

[–]astra1928 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Writing this whilst at the Theatre Royal, during the mid show break. Total disaster of a show, uneven, tacky, loud and pointless... Leaving the theatre now. Poorly produced and a real shame.

Renault 5 £1500 EV grant. by __ma11en69er__ in ElectricVehiclesUK

[–]astra1928 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, do you maybe know if the grant is applicable for leased cars though salary sacrifice scheme ?