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    Have you topped up a UK pension to cover gaps?

    I see, and can only go back to 2006?. MrsB had stopped working by then (she married well I say🤣)
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    Have you topped up a UK pension to cover gaps?

    Got letters today..."Thank you for applying to pay voluntary Class 3". Forgot to ask for Class 2 if eligible, but don't think we are anyway as 6 months break in leaving uk employment and commencing au employment. Don't understand the figures, or payment. The 1st letter request £1648 for...
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    Solar Panel, Power & Battery Discussion

    Good question. Looking up my last 3 monthly bills when inverter was working, x 4 = 2324kW. Then x 49c (thought it was 48 but no) = $1138. Clearly I'm often not at home. Plus of course usage... I like free air-conditioning in Brisbane! Much more than I imagined from a small system.
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    Apple Airtags

    ...a louder speaker. At last!
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    Solar Panel, Power & Battery Discussion

    To retain my extravagant FiT I can't increase the inverter size, so <3kw (if I dumped the system and FiT, and replaced with even a 4 x size I still wouldn't be better off). The extravagant FiT (44c qld gov + 4 c distributor) expires in 2½ years. Searching hybrid options they all seem to be too...
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    Have you topped up a UK pension to cover gaps?

    "This change comes into effect on 6 April 2026" We've had the phone call and submitted the form, waiting for a reply as to what years, and class, we can top-up. Probably arrive 7 April.
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    Have you topped up a UK pension to cover gaps?

    I thought that there was a min of 3 years but can't find it now, maybe it's in the application for a pension. Min to be able to top-up I think is >2years, not 3 complete years.
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    Have you topped up a UK pension to cover gaps?

    I gather that you might be able catch-up to have >10 NI years and still not be eligible for a uk pension when reaching 66+ if you don't meet other requirements, like I think there's minimum number of years having resided in uk?
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    Buying Air Canada Aeroplan points

    Nothing for me
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    Solar Panel, Power & Battery Discussion

    Replaced my panels in Brisbane last year, and now looks like my inverter (SMA 2500) has carked it. I'm on the grandfathered 44c fit (until 1/7/28) which is very worthwhile keeping (so can't upsize) as I'm not home there much.
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    Got scammed mycard(citi)

    I feel very sad for you, but I think you did quite well to get back ½. NAB could have been more helpful, but I think some other banks would have offered nothing. I don't understand the original fraud process... I charged >$10k onto my citi/mtcard last week, an over the phone purchase, and...
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    Upper age limits on travel insurance - family member illness/death

    Yes reverse that. I don't dare visit the aff grammar thread anymore.
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    Upper age limits on travel insurance - family member illness/death

    So this coverage doesn't exclude events resulting from "pre-existing" medical conditions? Very limited if so.
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    Solar Panel, Power & Battery Discussion

    When Bowen's proposed "free"(no such thing, it's cost shifting) electricity between 12:00-15:00 comes in, the benefit of panels will only be before 12 and after 3, but same capital cost. Interesting to see if it affects new household solar uptake. Maybe just buy batteries and charge them 12 to 3...
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    Scams like these

    They're after your free glassware credits
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    Athens Airport Arrival Tips

    Also arriving in Greece in May so following (although arriving at Thessaloniki airport). General EES info here https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/before-you-go/basics/visas-and-entry-requirements-europe-and-schengen-area
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    Dan Murphy's and Other Wine Deals

    If you're still to use your cellardoor voucher, be aware Adelaide (where my last order came from) is forecast 45° next week. Delay shipping is an option.
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    Citibank Free For Life Credit Cards and MyCard Terms and Conditions

    Well I've been told nothing so I must be ok, continuing having free for life.
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    50000 Bonus Aeroplan points with new HSBC Star Alliance Card

    Well pick me up off the ground worked through the app, seats selected! And comforting to know that therefore TK is expecting us. Thank you.
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    50000 Bonus Aeroplan points with new HSBC Star Alliance Card

    - I didn't know that history, I only started searching last week - had to call aeroplan (to make the booking) because in the online booking process, after listing names and going to "next" (for seat selection) it would error out. There's still issues between Aeroplan /AC and Turkish . I have...
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