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Reduce hours... how much or not at all?

fringe9434 · 2026-02-27 10:08:14

Hi folks, So here's my current situation: 31 years old living in Edinburgh (single), income of £38000 (full time associate scientist), I have a £240000 okay-ish flat owned outright (Edinburgh), £141000 in my shares ISA, £133000 in a high interest online saver ) and contribute 16% of my salary to my pension. I have no debts…

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GunJack Posts: 11,962 Forumite

2 March at 11:45AM

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81902372#Comment_81902372

However "family wealth" can't necessarily be relied on...yes the OP is in an enviable position at the moment, I'd be looking to consolidate and then build on that for myself to ensure independence should anything go wrong with the family....I appreciate that's my take and others will see it differently.

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