Reply to: I may never work again

[greenlake]

MF looks like you are in luck!

Millionaire aristocrat, 72, on the hunt for a young wife and

Even with a dress on, I don't think MF meets the requirements to be a young wife....

His eyebrow-raising list of requirements for the perfect 'breeder' stipulated that she should be no taller than 5ft6ins, aged between 30 and 40, possess a gun licence and be 'castle trained'.

[vetran]

MF looks like you are in luck!

Millionaire aristocrat, 72, on the hunt for a young wife and

Millionaire aristocrat, 72, seeking a young wife and ‘breeder’ is STILL single a year after launching his search (and is now promising free rein over his credit card to sweeten the deal)
Sir Benjamin Slade is a descendant of King Charles II and is worth millions
The multi-millionaire baronet lives at the 13th-century Maunsel House
Aristocrat is also the owner of Woodlands Castle in Somerset
He has expressed his desire to find a wife and someone who will give him an heir
Caused outrage when he reeled off a list of requirements for his 'breeder' in 2017

[DimPrawn]

Hmm. There's actual houses underpinning this. You might be right, and my investment choices have had mixed outcomes. Concept seems sound though. They do have a guaranteed rebuy property but the return is lower at 5.5%. Happy so far, will no doubt come whinging when I lose all my money.

Sounds like a timeshare, you can't lose...

[greenlake]

Got over a years warchest in the company account, rent from three houses and ten years worth of expenditure cover in the bank, which takes me up to early retirement where I have a decent pot.

Fook I cant even be bothered to get out of bed to go and get a contract.

[mudskipper]

Finding a greater fool? Sounds like cryptotulips...

Hmm. There's actual houses underpinning this. You might be right, and my investment choices have had mixed outcomes. Concept seems sound though. They do have a guaranteed rebuy property but the return is lower at 5.5%. Happy so far, will no doubt come whinging when I lose all my money.

[AtW]

https://app.uown.co/properties

9% return on Stanmore Street (guaranteed(?) for 2 years)

Downsides - you have to sell your shares and find someone to buy them to get your original investment back. For average investor, no tax. For contractor who takes dividends, your prevailing tax rate.

I've stuck a non-trivial but modest amount in. So far, living up to promise.

Finding a greater fool? Sounds like cryptotulips...

[mudskipper]

https://app.uown.co/properties

9% return on Stanmore Street (guaranteed(?) for 2 years)

Downsides - you have to sell your shares and find someone to buy them to get your original investment back. For average investor, no tax. For contractor who takes dividends, your prevailing tax rate.

I've stuck a non-trivial but modest amount in. So far, living up to promise.

[vetran]

That was me stealing his test network (although technically we referred to it as "borrowing") but I'm glad to see the Russians have a different interpretation of the facts...

They borrowed the Crimea!

[AtW]

Zopa is ass in Russian

Just saying ...

[mudskipper]

We need a NorthHants catchup. Use your leisure time to sort it out.

[ChimpMaster]

Married with 2 kids. My outgoings are around 3-3.5k per month. But then again Zopa pays me 1500 per month and rent is around 1800, if it wasn't for tax and the school fees I'd be laughing.

Sounds good. Balance is important in life.

But Zopa could go Wonga so be careful.

My outgoings are more than yours and we still have to prepare for increasing costs as the kids get older. So retiring on £x amount might seem reasonable now but I wouldn't want to struggle when the kids are older and going through Uni etc.

And don't talk to me about tax

[Mordac]

Stealing test networks isn't work...

That was me stealing his test network (although technically we referred to it as "borrowing") but I'm glad to see the Russians have a different interpretation of the facts...

[Mordac]

a mod that doesn't know their alphabet - why am I not surprised

He still needs help to wipe his elbow...

[fullyautomatix]

Nurse!!! He has forgotten his meds again!

[MarillionFan]

Clearly you're not married and don't have any kids, which is why you can survive on the rent from 3 houses and why 10 years' worth of expenses is probably something like £500/month for you.

Anyway, as for doing something: play Fortnite. It'll suck up the hours from your remaining days like you never would have thought.

Married with 2 kids. My outgoings are around 3-3.5k per month. But then again Zopa pays me 1500 per month and rent is around 1800, if it wasn't for tax and the school fees I'd be laughing.