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Stocks and investments
I love talking stocks and funds and other investments. My first purchase was proctor and gamble when it really sunk back when I was 20 or so. It was a shot in the dark for me as I knew nothing about stocks at the time. I still have it, it has more than doubled and split since I got it.
They say amateurs like myself shouldn't do individual stocks. They suggest mutual funds as individual stocks expose yourself to much more risk. I have made much more than I lost. I suppose people lie about that but I'm being honest.
In one stock I lost one thousand dollars which is everthing I put into it. The frickin company just went into the air.
My mutual funds have also been doing great, the past couple years they have been doing eight to 12 percent except my biotech which at one point was making 60 percent. But you should see it now, frickin thing tanked
Anyway I'm not trying to brag but I'd love ❤️ to stocks with anyone
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Dudes, when I bought that proctor gamble the thought crossed my mind of buying Apple. I think it was when jobs was coming back. Had I picked Apple instead I could probably have hundreds of thousands. Damn u can't think about that
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I've got no idea about that sort of shit, Wolf of Wall Street was good though
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Yeah it was good. That's alright I know a lot of people aren't interested in the market but u leave your money in the bank and u make ..0000000002percent. It's hard to build a nest egg with that. It is fucked up, no one can predict the market and at anytime my cash in the market could take a major hit. If you have so much in the market it keeps you up with worry u have too much in
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I have Aviva and Axa shares which are middle of the road safe shares but the return is alot better than if they were in a bank.
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I have Aviva and Axa shares which are middle of the road safe shares but the return is alot better than if they were in a bank.
Yes master that's what I mean. Not familiar with those companies. I assume they are English. I will look them up. Do they pay a dividend? I have a few that do so every quarter you get a check. It's not a lot, I don't have enough shares but it's nice getting a check four times a year just cause you have the stock.
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Master
I have Aviva and Axa shares which are middle of the road safe shares but the return is alot better than if they were in a bank.
Yes master that's what I mean. Not familiar with those companies. I assume they are English. I will look them up. Do they pay a dividend? I have a few that do so every quarter you get a check. It's not a lot, I don't have enough shares but it's nice getting a check four times a year just cause you have the stock.
No just the stock rises and it stays in there. No dividends.
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Master not asking u what you have in shares but may I inquire about your gain? Just how much was the stock when you bought it versus what is it now. I'll go first. I bought Apple 🍎 at 80 it is around 150 now. Wish I bought more shares but I didn't want to sell anything. Even though I don't have many shares it gives me a bit of a rush. People make a living just moving paper around. It fascinates me.
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Master not asking u what you have in shares but may I inquire about your gain? Just how much was the stock when you bought it versus what is it now. I'll go first. I bought Apple 🍎 at 80 it is around 150 now. Wish I bought more shares but I didn't want to sell anything. Even though I don't have many shares it gives me a bit of a rush. People make a living just moving paper around. It fascinates me.
Mines are pennies moving up like £1.31 moved up to £1.38 in 5 years.
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I got given some shares by the company that I work for, I think they have gave us 3 sets of shares equal to £250
I sols the first lot when I moved into my flat, I got £400 for them, I can't sell the other lot yet, I think we have to hold onto them for 3 years and I get taxed on any that I sell before 5 years
or some shit like that anyways
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I got given some shares by the company that I work for, I think they have gave us 3 sets of shares equal to £250
I sols the first lot when I moved into my flat, I got £400 for them, I can't sell the other lot yet, I think we have to hold onto them for 3 years and I get taxed on any that I sell before 5 years
or some shit like that anyways
Keep them if you observe them you will see they do better than if you had the money in the bank
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Master u have balls. Penny stocks in the us are very risky and often end up in boiler rooms which run the price up with fake reports then in turn sell while everyone is buying and the only who profit are the boiler rooms. I'm not in the penny stocks I like the s and p and Nasdaq but if u know your way around penny stocks good for you. I recently got a call from a boiler room about a particular stock they were pumping and I found a few months later it took a ride up then busted and no longer exists. You are not a dumb guy master I'm sure you know what u are doing
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Master u have balls. Penny stocks in the us are very risky and often end up in boiler rooms which run the price up with fake reports then in turn sell while everyone is buying and the only who profit are the boiler rooms. I'm not in the penny stocks I like the s and p and Nasdaq but if u know your way around penny stocks good for you. I recently got a call from a boiler room about a particular stock they were pumping and I found a few months later it took a ride up then busted and no longer exists. You are not a dumb guy master I'm sure you know what u are doing
These are not penny stocks. They were £1.01 in 2011 and now they are £1.43
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walrus
Master u have balls. Penny stocks in the us are very risky and often end up in boiler rooms which run the price up with fake reports then in turn sell while everyone is buying and the only who profit are the boiler rooms. I'm not in the penny stocks I like the s and p and Nasdaq but if u know your way around penny stocks good for you. I recently got a call from a boiler room about a particular stock they were pumping and I found a few months later it took a ride up then busted and no longer exists. You are not a dumb guy master I'm sure you know what u are doing
These are not penny stocks. They were £1.01 in 2011 and now they are £1.43
Oh sorry forgot the pound thing. I was recently talking to someone who trades penny stocks and I was thinking along those lines thanks for clearing that up
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I think it is an interesting subject too, but don't pay as much attention as I should. I invest in a thing where they take 300 dollars from my bank every month and they invest it for me. I get it all back when I retire. I would like to invest in stocks directly, but I don't know how to do it and ideally I would like there to be another crash first. We are due a big crash and they hint that it is coming but it has been a few years now. I know it's devastating when it happens, but I don't look at it like that. I see it as an opportunity. I was also really high on BitCoin but didn't invest as much as I should have. It's sky high now and being used all over the place.
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Hey buddies. There is a house down the street from me for sale for 89,000 dollars. I looked online and it's estimated value is 180,000. It's almost 100 years old and has 1.6 acres which is significant as it has a flat lit which a lot of people desire. It's only 1,000 square feet which is small for this area. My neighbor just built a 4,000 square foot home which is redicoulous but beautiful. Anyway, I know the house needs a new roof, it has a barn on the property which also needs a roof. At least I figure it does. I've seen the interior online and it has nice hardwood floors but may have plaster walls which no one wants these days. Perhaps they can be sealed and sheet rocked but that is a guess. Thing is it's been on the market for a year. Me and a friend were talking about flipping it but I've never done that before and if it's been on the market for a year there must be a reason why none of the professional flippers are touching it. I fear electrical and plumbing aren't up to code. Any whooo I'm not throwing numbers to impress, if anything it scares me but I always have been interested in flipping as I know people who who have done well doing this. Anyway, what u guys think, would this stuff scare you or might you go for it.
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I know next to nothing and his cousin regarding most real estate and flipping but you're basically at fifty percent to a loss and partner in tow there? Plus guaranteed structural repairs going in and leaky roof mean soggy floors or walls. Huge plus might be the acres if you don't plan on raising barn shit. I see battered barn needing a roof I see potential guest house or such. Maybe some pseudo cabin you can rent out to bearded man-children who cannot change a tire but love cabin life. If you have someone in the construction-contract business get em involved. Or ideally to invest ;D. Flipping seems like the ideal gig but also very hit or miss few guarantees.
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Go for it, if you got the determination and will to do it. Property is a better investment that shares in the long run.
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Walrus may turn it into his own private sexual torture chamber and bring his victims there in shackles, blindfolded, under cover of night.
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Master
Go for it, if you got the determination and will to do it. Property is a better investment that shares in the long run.
Ya master I have buddy who is a licensed plumber and another fiend who is into construction. It's just if u make a mistake and miss something major after you bought it you are screwed. It really would be a nice first home for someone if we could make it nice without sinking more than say 20,000 to 25,000 into but again the fact it's been on the market for a year gives me pause. Flippers usually find those things quickly and I know so little it makes me nervous. I'm making an appointment this week to check it out. Anyone here ever do this flipping shit. I have a minimum amount of profit I would need to make in my mind to make this even worthwhile. @Kirkland Laing you ever get into these types of things, I know you are ZOG so you are naturally good at making money though usually at the expense of others.
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Master
Go for it, if you got the determination and will to do it. Property is a better investment that shares in the long run.
Ya master I have buddy who is a licensed plumber and another fiend who is into construction. It's just if u make a mistake and miss something major after you bought it you are screwed. It really would be a nice first home for someone if we could make it nice without sinking more than say 20,000 to 25,000 into but again the fact it's been on the market for a year gives me pause. Flippers usually find those things quickly and I know so little it makes me nervous. I'm making an appointment this week to check it out. Anyone here ever do this flipping shit. I have a minimum amount of profit I would need to make in my mind to make this even worthwhile. @
Kirkland Laing you ever get into these types of things, I know you are ZOG so you are naturally good at making money though usually at the expense of others.
Surveyors will tell you what needs doing but from what you describe you can not lose. You have to see it as a process of learning and gaining contacts. Do not get emotionally attached to the property and sell it quick on to the next project.
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Speaking about investments, I am thinking about investing in real estate in Barcelona https://tranio.com/spain/analytics/w...ofitable_5335/. They say now is the time to buy property regardless unstable economy situation in Spain and general mess in Europe. I spent 2 years in Spain (2010-2012) and faced huge troubles with finding a flat, so may suppose, there is a high demand still. Thus a buy to let apartment in a city like Barcelona can potentially bring good yields. What do you guys think?
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Speaking about investments, I am thinking about investing in real estate in Barcelona
https://tranio.com/spain/analytics/w...ofitable_5335/. They say now is the time to buy property regardless unstable economy situation in Spain and general mess in Europe. I spent 2 years in Spain (2010-2012) and faced huge troubles with finding a flat, so may suppose, there is a high demand still. Thus a buy to let apartment in a city like Barcelona can potentially bring good yields. What do you guys think?
Interesting. I take it you are in England. Who would tend to your tenants needs? I wouldn't know what to say to that one as I don't know anything about the process of buying in foreign lands but i think it's something you should definitely investigate
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yeah okay well if you want to talk about things Financial? You were lucky today that the FED didn't raise any race but they are chomping at the bit just wait until the next meeting in September or November they're definitely going to raise rates two more times this year. Then you will have no furniture
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Master
Go for it, if you got the determination and will to do it. Property is a better investment that shares in the long run.
Ya master I have buddy who is a licensed plumber and another fiend who is into construction. It's just if u make a mistake and miss something major after you bought it you are screwed. It really would be a nice first home for someone if we could make it nice without sinking more than say 20,000 to 25,000 into but again the fact it's been on the market for a year gives me pause. Flippers usually find those things quickly and I know so little it makes me nervous. I'm making an appointment this week to check it out. Anyone here ever do this flipping shit. I have a minimum amount of profit I would need to make in my mind to make this even worthwhile. @
Kirkland Laing you ever get into these types of things, I know you are ZOG so you are naturally good at making money though usually at the expense of others.
Basically, if you do your homework, think it through and make a pact with your partner/mate that you need to agree on everything and not fall out , you should be fine. The key is if you buy it, get organised, flip it as quick as possible. Time is money. 3 more things spring to mind:
1. As it's been on the market for a year, make sure you knock the price down even further ! You make your profit when you buy not when you sell!
2. It's possible the professional flippers aren't going for it because they want/need a bigger margin than you. Never be afraid to take a profit, even if it's a slightly smaller one.
3. Finish it neutrally but nicely. Don't get emotionally involved, you don't have to live there, so don't overspend on dressing the house!
Good luck, you won't regret it! ;)
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brocktonblockbust
yeah okay well if you want to talk about things Financial? You were lucky today that the FED didn't raise any race but they are chomping at the bit just wait until the next meeting in September or November they're definitely going to raise rates two more times this year. Then you will have no furniture
.25 won't do very much. Put a squeeze on the market for a few days. We are due for a correction anyway
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walrus
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Master
Go for it, if you got the determination and will to do it. Property is a better investment that shares in the long run.
Ya master I have buddy who is a licensed plumber and another fiend who is into construction. It's just if u make a mistake and miss something major after you bought it you are screwed. It really would be a nice first home for someone if we could make it nice without sinking more than say 20,000 to 25,000 into but again the fact it's been on the market for a year gives me pause. Flippers usually find those things quickly and I know so little it makes me nervous. I'm making an appointment this week to check it out. Anyone here ever do this flipping shit. I have a minimum amount of profit I would need to make in my mind to make this even worthwhile. @
Kirkland Laing you ever get into these types of things, I know you are ZOG so you are naturally good at making money though usually at the expense of others.
Basically, if you do your homework, think it through and make a pact with your partner/mate that you need to agree on everything and not fall out , you should be fine. The key is if you buy it, get organised, flip it as quick as possible. Time is money. 3 more things spring to mind:
1. As it's been on the market for a year, make sure you knock the price down even further ! You make your profit when you buy not when you sell!
2. It's possible the professional flippers aren't going for it because they want/need a bigger margin than you. Never be afraid to take a profit, even if it's a slightly smaller one.
3. Finish it neutrally but nicely. Don't get emotionally involved, you don't have to live there, so don't overspend on dressing the house!
Good luck, you won't regret it! ;)
Regarding the place i was talking about I've been checking it out and I think it's
Just too much work needed. I like the idea but that is would be biting off more than I could chew
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Primo Carnera
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walrus
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Master
Go for it, if you got the determination and will to do it. Property is a better investment that shares in the long run.
Ya master I have buddy who is a licensed plumber and another fiend who is into construction. It's just if u make a mistake and miss something major after you bought it you are screwed. It really would be a nice first home for someone if we could make it nice without sinking more than say 20,000 to 25,000 into but again the fact it's been on the market for a year gives me pause. Flippers usually find those things quickly and I know so little it makes me nervous. I'm making an appointment this week to check it out. Anyone here ever do this flipping shit. I have a minimum amount of profit I would need to make in my mind to make this even worthwhile. @
Kirkland Laing you ever get into these types of things, I know you are ZOG so you are naturally good at making money though usually at the expense of others.
Basically, if you do your homework, think it through and make a pact with your partner/mate that you need to agree on everything and not fall out , you should be fine. The key is if you buy it, get organised, flip it as quick as possible. Time is money. 3 more things spring to mind:
1. As it's been on the market for a year, make sure you knock the price down even further ! You make your profit when you buy not when you sell!
2. It's possible the professional flippers aren't going for it because they want/need a bigger margin than you. Never be afraid to take a profit, even if it's a slightly smaller one.
3. Finish it neutrally but nicely. Don't get emotionally involved, you don't have to live there, so don't overspend on dressing the house!
Good luck, you won't regret it! ;)
Regarding the place i was talking about I've been checking it out and I think it's
Just too much work needed. I like the idea but that is would be biting off more than I could chew
Put it down to research and look for something else.
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walrus
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Primo Carnera
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walrus
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Master
Go for it, if you got the determination and will to do it. Property is a better investment that shares in the long run.
Ya master I have buddy who is a licensed plumber and another fiend who is into construction. It's just if u make a mistake and miss something major after you bought it you are screwed. It really would be a nice first home for someone if we could make it nice without sinking more than say 20,000 to 25,000 into but again the fact it's been on the market for a year gives me pause. Flippers usually find those things quickly and I know so little it makes me nervous. I'm making an appointment this week to check it out. Anyone here ever do this flipping shit. I have a minimum amount of profit I would need to make in my mind to make this even worthwhile. @
Kirkland Laing you ever get into these types of things, I know you are ZOG so you are naturally good at making money though usually at the expense of others.
Basically, if you do your homework, think it through and make a pact with your partner/mate that you need to agree on everything and not fall out , you should be fine. The key is if you buy it, get organised, flip it as quick as possible. Time is money. 3 more things spring to mind:
1. As it's been on the market for a year, make sure you knock the price down even further ! You make your profit when you buy not when you sell!
2. It's possible the professional flippers aren't going for it because they want/need a bigger margin than you. Never be afraid to take a profit, even if it's a slightly smaller one.
3. Finish it neutrally but nicely. Don't get emotionally involved, you don't have to live there, so don't overspend on dressing the house!
Good luck, you won't regret it! ;)
Regarding the place i was talking about I've been checking it out and I think it's
Just too much work needed. I like the idea but that is would be biting off more than I could chew
Good that you weren't swayed and you were thinking with a clear. Sometimes things are for a reason.
You never know, the right one could come up. Good luck.👍
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walrus
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Primo Carnera
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walrus
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Master
Go for it, if you got the determination and will to do it. Property is a better investment that shares in the long run.
Ya master I have buddy who is a licensed plumber and another fiend who is into construction. It's just if u make a mistake and miss something major after you bought it you are screwed. It really would be a nice first home for someone if we could make it nice without sinking more than say 20,000 to 25,000 into but again the fact it's been on the market for a year gives me pause. Flippers usually find those things quickly and I know so little it makes me nervous. I'm making an appointment this week to check it out. Anyone here ever do this flipping shit. I have a minimum amount of profit I would need to make in my mind to make this even worthwhile. @
Kirkland Laing you ever get into these types of things, I know you are ZOG so you are naturally good at making money though usually at the expense of others.
Basically, if you do your homework, think it through and make a pact with your partner/mate that you need to agree on everything and not fall out , you should be fine. The key is if you buy it, get organised, flip it as quick as possible. Time is money. 3 more things spring to mind:
1. As it's been on the market for a year, make sure you knock the price down even further ! You make your profit when you buy not when you sell!
2. It's possible the professional flippers aren't going for it because they want/need a bigger margin than you. Never be afraid to take a profit, even if it's a slightly smaller one.
3. Finish it neutrally but nicely. Don't get emotionally involved, you don't have to live there, so don't overspend on dressing the house!
Good luck, you won't regret it! ;)
Regarding the place i was talking about I've been checking it out and I think it's
Just too much work needed. I like the idea but that is would be biting off more than I could chew
Good that you weren't swayed and you were thinking with a clear. Sometimes things are for a reason.
You never know, the right one could come up. Good luck.👍
Thanks. TBH real estate kind of scares me. I like mutual funds and stocks but the way the market is hitting a new high everyday it is making me nervous. I really wish I didn't have to invest and try to grow money but I don't want to end up working until I'm 80
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walrus
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Master
Go for it, if you got the determination and will to do it. Property is a better investment that shares in the long run.
Ya master I have buddy who is a licensed plumber and another fiend who is into construction. It's just if u make a mistake and miss something major after you bought it you are screwed. It really would be a nice first home for someone if we could make it nice without sinking more than say 20,000 to 25,000 into but again the fact it's been on the market for a year gives me pause. Flippers usually find those things quickly and I know so little it makes me nervous. I'm making an appointment this week to check it out. Anyone here ever do this flipping shit. I have a minimum amount of profit I would need to make in my mind to make this even worthwhile. @
Kirkland Laing you ever get into these types of things, I know you are ZOG so you are naturally good at making money though usually at the expense of others.
Basically, if you do your homework, think it through and make a pact with your partner/mate that you need to agree on everything and not fall out , you should be fine. The key is if you buy it, get organised, flip it as quick as possible. Time is money. 3 more things spring to mind:
1. As it's been on the market for a year, make sure you knock the price down even further ! You make your profit when you buy not when you sell!
2. It's possible the professional flippers aren't going for it because they want/need a bigger margin than you. Never be afraid to take a profit, even if it's a slightly smaller one.
3. Finish it neutrally but nicely. Don't get emotionally involved, you don't have to live there, so don't overspend on dressing the house!
Good luck, you won't regret it! ;)
Regarding the place i was talking about I've been checking it out and I think it's
Just too much work needed. I like the idea but that is would be biting off more than I could chew
Good that you weren't swayed and you were thinking with a clear. Sometimes things are for a reason.
You never know, the right one could come up. Good luck.👍
Primo has been watching Homes Under the Hammer. :)
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Let me ask you English guys something. Does every Englishman get a pension when they retire. How is it structured. Does the government handle it or the employer. I'll get a pension from my government job but not many jobs in the us have pensions nowadays. We have employee matched 401k or 403b which are basically mutually funds tied to the market and bonds
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We have a state pension for those that have worked and contributed to the system which is not a lot and should not be depended on to retire with.
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We have a state pension for those that have worked and contributed to the system which is not a lot and should not be depended on to retire with.
Ok so it's probably similar in structure to our SSI. What about companies themselves, do they pay pensions? Do you guys havevinvestment vehicles like our 401k which is based on the stock market and bonds where you put in a percentage and the company matches it. In the us we have those, the contributions are usually pretax but you can't start taking money out until you hit retirement age. I'm just curious how you folks in England might do it
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We have a state pension for those that have worked and contributed to the system which is not a lot and should not be depended on to retire with.
Ok so it's probably similar in structure to our SSI. What about companies themselves, do they pay pensions? Do you guys havevinvestment vehicles like our 401k which is based on the stock market and bonds where you put in a percentage and the company matches it. In the us we have those, the contributions are usually pretax but you can't start taking money out until you hit retirement age. I'm just curious how you folks in England might do it
I think there is a compulsory opt in pension that all employers have to implement and is being phased in hat everyone must have an employers pension. I got mines very late 2012 but had been working since 1995. It is generous with me contributing 7% and employer 12% and if I retire at 66ish (another 20 years) then I would get about £20K per year. It is inflation linked so that £20K would be the same value of it is now then.
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Master
We have a state pension for those that have worked and contributed to the system which is not a lot and should not be depended on to retire with.
Ok so it's probably similar in structure to our SSI. What about companies themselves, do they pay pensions? Do you guys havevinvestment vehicles like our 401k which is based on the stock market and bonds where you put in a percentage and the company matches it. In the us we have those, the contributions are usually pretax but you can't start taking money out until you hit retirement age. I'm just curious how you folks in England might do it
I think there is a compulsory opt in pension that all employers have to implement and is being phased in hat everyone must have an employers pension. I got mines very late 2012 but had been working since 1995. It is generous with me contributing 7% and employer 12% and if I retire at 66ish (another 20 years) then I would get about £20K per year. It is inflation linked so that £20K would be the same value of it is now then.
Yes similar to our set up but some of our investment vehicles go up and down with the market opposed to a regular pension which is guaranteed. That 12 percent match is good. Very good actually. The place I work know I put in 7 and they do like nine or something. A lot of companies here in the us no longer have the traditional pension and do the 401k thing which saves them money. Anyway, finances really are stressful. Money isn't everything but it allows a lot of freedom. Perhaps you guys in England have a better safety net for the retired. It's difficult here and it's very easy to not plan ahead. Then you can develope strategies but life can change those in a blink of an eye. I started working when I was 14 I think I pissed away a lot of money on stupid shit when I was younger
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@Master do you guys have to work 40 quarters meaning basically 10 years full time as a minimum in order to qualify for your pension?
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Master do you guys have to work 40 quarters meaning basically 10 years full time as a minimum in order to qualify for your pension?
To get the full basic State Pension you need a total of 30 qualifying years of National Insurance contributions or credits.
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These days I tend to stick to presenting on macro indexes such as, FTSE100, S&P 500, Gold, Silver, Vix, Crude Oil, Nasdaq 100.
Puts and Call options are interesting for hedging, but don't have experience of them yet
Tend to look at it from purely technical chart point of view to tell me what the market might be up to. No fundamental economic considerations, only price.
Still developments ng my style, but already know myself well enough after many wins and losses to understand risk profile and trading profile.
May dip into cryptocurrency, as even at this stage there are over 1200 to choose from. Looking at top ten as the rest seem like crowdfunding in another form.
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Re: Stocks and investments
Crypto still has a long way to go. Wouldn't be surprised to see Bitcoin go to 100,000 plus several years from now. People want an alternative and if you can get ahead too, it is win win.
