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Berkshire Hathaway as an alternative to an ETF?

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Do I qualify for UK Pension if I have lived for less than 3yrs continuously in the UK?

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PTSB 4 year fixed switcher rate of 3% ?

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Pepper reduces some variable rates

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Who has cases on hold with the Ombudsman?

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So, it looks like tracker holders are getting a cut in September…

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Who gets a vote for the Seanad election

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