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Thanks, DL. The nah-nah's certainly outnumber the aye-aye's. With some of the negative opinions though, I do wonder if the users were setting it up correctly. I think that because the 5-star opinions were very positive though there weren't many of those. Don't know if I'll bother but then it wouldn't be costing me anything and the magazine I have chosen le Point is one that I do read from time to time. I reflect that I probably pay more than the subscription for the magazine in the secondhand book shop I use frequently. I await the final opinion of my "nerd" (fond name for the chap who comes and sorts out our computers and TV when need arises) before I commit. Just don't want the hassle if it doesn't work and I have to find the special dump. to get rid of it

Have a look at these reviews. https://fr.trustpilot.com/review/danew.fr

The gift horse is a "mini ordinateur portable DANEW". Apparently, I have been chosen to receive a present of one of these by la Banque Postale (of which I am a client) in exchange for my subscription of a magazine for a minimum of 10 months. I looked up this notebook on Amazon. It is a French product and retails for just under 250€ on the French site. If it works and it's not a Trojan horse, it would be good! BUT is it too good to be true? Has anyone banking with la Banque Postale also been "selected" for this cadeau? Everyone here who has an idea of my technological expertise will appreciate that I am in great need fo your advice/opinion. Thanks.

Yes, Lehaut, I did have a shock seeing the "vast" (ha!ha!) amounts we had inadvertantly accummulated! It's just mostly bank savings accounts that I was afraid to close as we can, of course, no longer open new accounts. I also have a couple of national savings accounts which pay useful amounts but by no means huge amounts! Didn't expect much and only check once a year when filling in the tax return. I don't know whether they are more diligent with us than with the French. I can only say that I have never been "controlled". I do trawl through everything and try not to forget anything but then I am sure I am perfectly capable of making the odd mistake, more through ignorance in the early years, than anything else.

Does anyone remember that video of Ivanka Trump trying to interject at the G20 into a conversation between Theresa May, Christine Lagarde, and Justin Trudeau. Lots of words but saying nothing. For some reason I've been reminded of it recently. Has anyone got a theory as to why we seem to be attracting our own Ivankas ?

I just stumbled upon your post and had to chime in—house renovations can be a wild ride! You've definitely got your work cut out for you, but it sounds like you're ready to roll up your sleeves and dive in. One tip I'd offer is to plan out your budget and timeline like there's no tomorrow. You'll thank yourself later when unexpected hiccups pop up.

I assume this thread relates to interest on UK bank accounts? We don't have any in the UK now, but several years ago we "forgot" to declare £345 interest sitting in a UK account in the name of my wife. She was controlled and had to pay the social charges on it! Always wondered afterwards if they are a diligent with the more affluent members of French society.

Oops, sorry sir, please sir, I was only answerin' betise's question, honest!

In this universe 😉

Is David Lister your REAL name?

If Belves or Corrin were to meet the mod DaveLister, what question would you ask him?

Menthe, I must admit, I was working on our tax form last night and had got to savings, and on checking got quite a surprise how much there was .. not excessive, but after a miserable year before, like you it was a minor shock ...

Yes, DL, of course I meant social charges though I have broadly use "tax" to mean anything we have to pay on the tax returns. OH has a couple of annuities so we were used to paying sc from those but certainly interest from savings wouldn't be enough to count for much.

Interest has certainly become " a problem" in the last couple of years. It's not the tax so much as the social charges.

Concerns taxes and interest from savings and the déclaration for 2023. After years of getting zilch, I have had a bit of a shock on gathering the figures in anticipation of the tax declaration next month, to find strange looking largish sums added to our savings accounts! Amounts for interest.....but don't know if I should be jumping around for joy too soon. What with the state pensions increase and now interest increase, I am wondering about (you guess it!) this year's tax bill! Completely forgotten by now what it felt like when the exchange rate was 1.47 and interest rates on savings were 7 - 10% And now this unexpected good fortune has completely floored me! Has anyone else been surprised, delighted, thrown into confusion....and what other emotion?

Well if it was on the BBC Cossie, Elizabeth my dear…it must be true.

I’m sneezing reading your posts.

Thks Belves…never thought of all that. 😂

Dealt with.

Renewing a 3 year old thread to post a link...

I think it's worth waiting a little bit, maybe 2-3 months, and see how things evolve. Giving it some time might help provide a clearer picture of whether moving is the right choice or if things improve where you are. It's a big decision, especially with kids involved and getting reacquainted with the UK if you decide to move back.

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I got some new allergies myself, and I don't know why. And now in spring I sneeze like every 5 min.

With technology these days, it makes sense to have a more automated system for checking insurance.

No, just wondering what your motives are in joining the forum. ( that goes for you too Belves )