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Forum: Canada
Apr 19th 2016, 1:28 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 4,125
Posted By Dozzpot

Re: QROPS or not?

This provided more useful info regarding the tax situation when it comes to drawing pensions from the UK (not for a few years yet though...).
The only other concern is what the impact of the...
Forum: Canada
Apr 13th 2016, 1:18 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 4,125
Posted By Dozzpot

Re: QROPS or not?

I finally found an advisor that has told me I am better off leaving my defined benefit / final salary schemes well alone and putting them in a QROPS would not be the best thing to do if pension...
Forum: Canada
Apr 10th 2016, 11:26 am
Replies: 35
Views: 4,125
Posted By Dozzpot

Re: QROPS or not?

Thanks all for the replies.
Otto - this has not cost me anything so far and the steep fees that I mention are how the percentage works out on the value of my pot.
I will draw a line under it all...
Forum: Canada
Apr 9th 2016, 11:34 am
Replies: 35
Views: 4,125
Posted By Dozzpot

QROPS or not?

I have seen a few threads about this by searching but not really found the answers I am looking for so...:

I have been speaking to a couple of companies about consolidating my UK ex-company...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 6th 2014, 6:39 am
Replies: 49
Views: 8,117
Posted By Dozzpot

Re: Google Chromecast

Yes, they do a US compatible model on Amazon - actually slightly cheaper than the Ca one.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 6th 2014, 6:01 am
Replies: 49
Views: 8,117
Posted By Dozzpot

Re: Google Chromecast

Any idea what the outcome would be if I bought a Chromecast in the UK and tried to use that here...?
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 3rd 2014, 10:28 am
Replies: 49
Views: 8,117
Posted By Dozzpot

Re: Google Chromecast

Just jumping in here with a question if I may? I thought the Chromecast just transmits whatever's on your pc or tablet and in that respect it doesn't seem to do anything more than just connect into...
Forum: Canada
Jan 19th 2013, 11:27 am
Replies: 58
Views: 5,647
Posted By Dozzpot

Re: HELP!! Vancouver Island

Your kid's performance in school will be determined (in order) by:
Their attitude
Their ability
Your attitude
The school
If I were you I'd bite their arm off at the shoulder for a job paying...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Dec 3rd 2012, 1:03 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 6,428
Posted By Dozzpot

Re: Cheapish, used, small, 4x4 recommendations?

Yes, very good. "Cheapish" was they key word there. It seems all cars (at least from dealers) bottom out at around $10k here whereas in the UK you can still go much lower than that for something half...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Dec 3rd 2012, 12:37 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 6,428
Posted By Dozzpot

Re: Cheapish, used, small, 4x4 recommendations?

Thanks all for the input. I am not sure about a Jeep (unless it was a WWII Willy's...) and the used CRV looks quite expensive but maybe it just holds value better as (if their bikes are anything to...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Dec 2nd 2012, 8:47 am
Replies: 59
Views: 6,428
Posted By Dozzpot

Cheapish, used, small, 4x4 recommendations?

I quite like the idea of a 2-3 year old Ford Escape but anyone got any recommendations? Maybe Hyundai / Kia / Subaru...?
My first thought was the Ford as they should be cheaper to service and repair...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 20th 2012, 11:26 am
Replies: 33
Views: 4,154
Posted By Dozzpot

Re: Crossing into US Niagara

Meh...be fine.
It is a heavy metal concert so we probably wouldn't attract much attention as if dressed for the opera but anyway, I think I will probably drive over closer to the venue as that...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 14th 2012, 1:30 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 4,154
Posted By Dozzpot

Re: Crossing into US Niagara

Swell. Sounds like I'd rather risk it (with my passport down my pants) than leave my car parked in the area though. Especially with all the news reports on how much they welcome Ca plated vehicles.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 14th 2012, 10:47 am
Replies: 33
Views: 4,154
Posted By Dozzpot

Crossing into US Niagara

I have booked tickets to a concert at the Rapids Theatre on the US side of Niagara Falls. Is there anything fancy to think about other than carrying passports to cross over? Are we supposed to get...
Forum: Canada
Sep 2nd 2012, 2:49 am
Replies: 53
Views: 5,901
Posted By Dozzpot

Re: Waitressing and tips and tax

Good point. You are more likely to say, "Right, what's your best price on these shoes? Look - there's a mark there, how about $10 off...?". I know someone who does this all the time. He's Canadian.
Forum: Canada
Sep 1st 2012, 8:47 am
Replies: 53
Views: 5,901
Posted By Dozzpot

Re: Waitressing and tips and tax

What's the going rate for leaving tips - 10%? 15%? I assume the same for the pizza delivery guy etc too?
Forum: Canada
Sep 1st 2012, 1:54 am
Replies: 20
Views: 7,930
Posted By Dozzpot

Re: Prefix number for cheap phone calls to UK?

Yes, I have two as well but unfortunately should have set them up the other way around with the virtual UK no.
Forum: Canada
Sep 1st 2012, 12:33 am
Replies: 20
Views: 7,930
Posted By Dozzpot

Re: Prefix number for cheap phone calls to UK?

Thanks. If I have the PC-free phone connected can I use the same Skype ID to make a video call on the laptop?
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 31st 2012, 11:04 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,316
Posted By Dozzpot

W@nkers?

I am watching Sun News and the tagline along the "closed captioning" is Winners and W@nkers...
What on earth does w@nkers mean here...?!

I am already disturbed enough by a nation that says bangs...
Forum: Canada
Aug 31st 2012, 9:53 am
Replies: 20
Views: 7,930
Posted By Dozzpot

Re: Prefix number for cheap phone calls to UK?

I have thrown a bit more money at Skype and gone for their Unlimited World subscription, which cost around £30 for the next 3 months and includes unlimited calls to landlines and mobiles in Canada...
Forum: Canada
Aug 31st 2012, 2:10 am
Replies: 20
Views: 7,930
Posted By Dozzpot

Re: Prefix number for cheap phone calls to UK?

I am just looking at Premium vs Subscriptions for the best way to do this. Their site didn't seem to be giving the correct options but that was because I didn't have the right language/location...
Forum: Canada
Aug 30th 2012, 1:32 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 7,930
Posted By Dozzpot

Re: Prefix number for cheap phone calls to UK?

Funny you should say that as I have just been sussing it out. I have created an online UK number, which (if I have understood it correctly) people in the UK can dial at local rate and the call is...
Forum: Canada
Aug 30th 2012, 2:39 am
Replies: 20
Views: 7,930
Posted By Dozzpot

Prefix number for cheap phone calls to UK?

When in the UK and calling Canada, we used a prefix number from Planet-numbers or Telediscount to call Canada for a penny or two a minute. Do such things exist for calling the other way around i.e....
Forum: Canada
Aug 22nd 2012, 3:28 am
Replies: 85
Views: 10,952
Posted By Dozzpot

Re: Good Points, Bad Points

In ON, after originally considering Vancouver... Depends where you are in any place; just happened to have ended up in a nice bit of ON as far as those things are concerned (where there is less, not...
Forum: Canada
Aug 22nd 2012, 1:24 am
Replies: 85
Views: 10,952
Posted By Dozzpot

Re: Good Points, Bad Points

Depends where you are. Sounds like most who have replied are doing nice bits of Canada - the sort of scenic Canada you normally think of. I have been here a couple of months on the edge of Toronto...
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