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Comment on My Investments Update – October 2026 by Gold Rate UAE

Gold Rate UAE — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:44:44 +0000

Thanks for another thorough update, Nick. It is good to see the income portfolio ticking along even in a wobblier month. I tend to balance my own equities with a small slice of hard assets, which has helped smooth the ride this year. Hope October treats you better.

Comment on Here’s Why I Changed My Mind About EDF Energy’s ‘Sunday Saver’ Challenge by Nick

Nick — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:49:12 +0000

In reply to Harry. Thanks, Harry. That sounds great. I am now on the EDF FreePhase tariff, so different offers apply. I was just given seven hours of free electricity overnight so I used that to fully charge my home battery.

Comment on Here’s Why I Changed My Mind About EDF Energy’s ‘Sunday Saver’ Challenge by Harry

Harry — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000

Now exploiting the new Sat/Sun scheme and have already earned 16hrs which I can spread over the month at times of my choosing. I have selected 3hr slots as that is sufficient for my PHEV.

Comment on Here’s Why I Changed My Mind About EDF Energy’s ‘Sunday Saver’ Challenge by Harry

Harry — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:38:20 +0000

It looks as if the comparison sites don’t agree with each other! I’ve been happy with EDF so I’ll be sticking with them for the time being on the SVT tariff. At least I know my smart meter works OK with them and if I choose to change later, there is no exit fee.

Comment on Here’s Why I Changed My Mind About EDF Energy’s ‘Sunday Saver’ Challenge by Nick

Nick — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:02:14 +0000

In reply to Harry.

Hi Harry. Yes, I love North Wales and go there several times a year. This time I stayed in Criccieth, famous for its castle. Lovely, peaceful place.

Having looked into this a bit more, I am now planning to switch to EDF’s FreePhase tariff. This is a time-of-use tariff that allows you to benefit from low-cost off-peak electricity, with the advantage that unlike many such tariffs you don’t need to have an EV. So during the winter months I will set my battery to charge overnight during the cheapest ‘phase’ and hopefully run the house from the battery the rest of the time. As a matter of interest I did take a look at GoCompare and the EDF fixed tariffs on offer currently don’t look that competitive. I assume if you don’t choose a new tariff you will go onto their standard variable tariff (SVT).

Comment on Here’s Why I Changed My Mind About EDF Energy’s ‘Sunday Saver’ Challenge by Harry

Harry — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:05:13 +0000

In reply to Nick. Ah! North Wales. Happy memories cycling there on Sundays from Liverpool when in my teens. I've been offered several tariff options from EDF to renew, but they don't explain what happens if I don't choose one. Enjoy your holiday Nick.

Comment on Here’s Why I Changed My Mind About EDF Energy’s ‘Sunday Saver’ Challenge by Nick

Nick — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:01:05 +0000

In reply to Harry. Hi Harry. Still here, although actually on holiday in North Wales at the moment. My EDF tariff ends at the end of October so I will be looking into this as well. I am thinking of switching to a time-of-use tariff to make the most of having a home battery. I'll investigate properly when I get back from my holiday. Obviously, if any other readers would like to comment about this, that would be much appreciated.

Comment on Here’s Why I Changed My Mind About EDF Energy’s ‘Sunday Saver’ Challenge by Harry

Harry — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:23:13 +0000

Hope you are still around Nick to reply. I’ve just registered for the new Sat/Sun Saver but my Tariff is due to expire on 30th Sept. I thought I would get quotes from Confused. com and they are undercutting EDF by a considerable margin. How is this possible whilst still keeping EDF as my supplier?

Comment on Here’s Why I Changed My Mind About EDF Energy’s ‘Sunday Saver’ Challenge by Nick

Nick — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:08:16 +0000

In reply to KenM. Thanks, Ken. Yes, while I find AI useful in many ways, it has effectively ended my freelance writing and editing career. I had a good run but it's time for me to move on now. Thanks again for the good wishes. All the very best to you for the future as well.

Comment on Here’s Why I Changed My Mind About EDF Energy’s ‘Sunday Saver’ Challenge by KenM

KenM — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:36:06 +0000

In reply to Nick.

It comes to us all Nick 🙂 I turn 70 next January and am now reigning in most of my online activity in the face of the ‘people pleaser’ AI construct onslaught.

Anyway all the best for the future, it’s been fun. Take care.

Kind Regards
Ken