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  • RenovationMan
    RenovationMan Posts: 4,227 Forumite
    What on earth does prepared to adapt mean?

    It comes as no surprise that you, of all people, have no idea how to prepare your finances for challenging or difficult times. However, I'm not about to spend the next 2 years training you. I suggest you start with these books and go on from there:

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  • Graham_Devon
    Graham_Devon Posts: 58,560 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Should I take it you can't answer?
  • RenovationMan
    RenovationMan Posts: 4,227 Forumite
    Should I take it you can't answer?

    Just did. Perhaps you just didn't understand your own question?

    While we all wait for you to unmuddle yourself, here is a nice tune for all the guitar players out there:

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  • ILW
    ILW Posts: 18,333 Forumite
    We all seem to be in accord that low rates are a good thing for those of us prepared to adapt. Natural selection I guess.

    I would suggest more a matter of lucky timing rather than any great skill.
  • Graham_Devon
    Graham_Devon Posts: 58,560 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Just did. Perhaps you just didn't understand your own question?

    While we all wait for you to unmuddle yourself, here is a nice tune for all the guitar players out there:

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    Righty-o.

    Could have just said "no, I can't answer".
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  • RenovationMan
    RenovationMan Posts: 4,227 Forumite
    Righty-o.

    Could have just said "no, I can't answer".

    What was the question?
  • Graham_Devon
    Graham_Devon Posts: 58,560 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    edited 7 July 2012 at 7:30AM
    What was the question?

    Ahh, pretending now that you have forgotten the question?

    That's very clever on a platform such as this. You could have just answered, but no, you have to do a dance and make a scene..... you used to be a decent poster. Now no better than those making up 5 names a day. Bizzarely, that person seems to be the only one who hasn't given up on you. Must share a determination no one else could be bothered with.
  • joe_blotts
    joe_blotts Posts: 151 Forumite
    edited 7 July 2012 at 7:55AM
    What on earth does prepared to adapt mean?

    It means when someone is prepared/pre-disposed to make changes to their lifestyle, ways of thinking, investment strategie, spending habits, priorities etc etc in order to prosper when things change in their personal circumstances or changes occur in the wider economy that affect their life.

    I'm just wondering how many of the bulls will cope when IRs go back up and things get difficult. Adapting is easy when things are going your way. That may not last however.
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