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Re: The "half your age" rule
I suggest you dont rely on any general rule such as half your age, 60/40 equity bond split, and 4% (or 3%) safe withdrawal rate. Make your own decision based on your own circumstances. If you cant, e…1 -
Re: Money Moral Dilemma: I don't plan to marry, so is it okay not to give gifts when I go to weddings?
What sad thinking! The joy of a wedding is enhanced by freely giving a genuine gift, surely?!1 -
Re: minimum workplace pension contributions
I think you've posted this on the wrong thread - but since you ask, I'm happy to reiterate the point I made: HMRC places limits on tax-relievable pension contributions. Please have a look a…2 -
Re: Money Moral Dilemma: I don't plan to marry, so is it okay not to give gifts when I go to weddings?
If you're seeing it as so transactional, what about the money they're spending on your meal and the venue?1 -
Re: Money Moral Dilemma: I don't plan to marry, so is it okay not to give gifts when I go to weddings?
Have you ever received a gift and felt dismayed? You need to examine your life choices. Honestly I'm surprised you have any friends with such a !!!!!! attitude.1 -
Re: Sell RLSTMMF to buy CUKX on ii
Since you mentioned risk, are you aware of the differences? You're moving from a money market fund that is considered cash-like to an index tracking ETF, in this case FTSE100. As CUKX has over £…1 -
Re: Money Moral Dilemma: I don't plan to marry, so is it okay not to give gifts when I go to weddings?
Yes of course you should buy a wedding gift. As for you not getting married that is your choice and has nothing to do with what other people do. If the issue is because you can't afford it then …1 -
Re: Money Moral Dilemma: I don't plan to marry, so is it okay not to give gifts when I go to weddings?
Your attitude will pass over to your child and they will think it's normal not to give GIFTS!! Do you expect to get gifts from relatives for your birthday, your child's birthday? A gift is …2 -
Re: Money Moral Dilemma: I don't plan to marry, so is it okay not to give gifts when I go to weddings?
You don't have to spend your money in any way other than how you feel comfortable, but it seems like there must some sort of resentment here if you're constantly going to weddings (this isn…2 -
Re: Money Moral Dilemma: I don't plan to marry, so is it okay not to give gifts when I go to weddings?
Well I've never given a gift and then "kept score". To be invited to a wedding, to attend and not give a gift is just plain rude. If this is how people think no wonder we're in fr…2
