how many of you lot were old enough to be earning a wage in the last recession?
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Gold or the poor man's gold, silver.Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostIf you are correct, would you recommend Gold or BTL as an investment in these dire circumstances?
Later on guns, bullets, food etc.Comment
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I was a student so errrm NoOriginally posted by DS23 View Posthow many of you lot were old enough to be earning a wage in the last recession?Si posse, recte, si non, quocumque modo remComment
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I suddenly feel very oldOriginally posted by DiscoStu View PostI was 12.
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I'd just graduated, had no mortgage and was working on a big never ending IT defence contract so it sort of passed me by. The thing I do remember is loads of clothes shops going bust in and around Oxford St and stocking up on 'trendy' gear for peanuts. I've still got some of it to this day just incase I ever lose about 3 stone and can get into it again.Comment
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