@christopherhope@positive4uk What would it cost the govt to keep it going taking a financial interest in the business compared to the cost in welfare benefits and damage to our economy - nobody in parliament has a business mind so the question never gets thought through
@mikecosgrove@mongrelcelt I can see some logic to it but it comes with huge caveats and individuals would need to be subject to regular reviews making them aware that the mortgage needs to be paid down if there is a pension pot to draw on in later life
@MerrynSW I think she is innocent - they had a high net income, she delegated household finances to him - he was a liar and would’ve lied to her - he has made a fool of her and cost her the opportunities of a top politician in her later years - she wouldn’t have risked that for a motorhome
@moving_charlie If house sales have slowed down but flat sales increased in numbers because of renters reform with landlords selling up - that MAY explain the collapse in prices
@PaulSchleifer It is indeed good news for the treasury - we are hopefully reaching a point where the retirement age is higher than average life expectancy - staff having to take time off attend funerals of colleagues will become an issue going forward
@muffledvoice100@financefraz Retirement Living Standards produced by the Pensions UK suggested a couple needed £60.9k AFTER tax assuming no mortgage or kids to support - I think your figs are a bit on the high side but not that far adrift
@financefraz Retirement Living Standards produced by the Pensions UK a single person to live comfortably needs £43.9k and a couple £60.6k AFTER tax assuming no mortgage or rent and no kids to support