I'm planning to live until i'm 128 and a half years old.
I'm 55 at the moment so i'm still on track.
I'll keep you all informed.
I'm 55 at the moment so i'm still on track.
I'll keep you all informed.
thats some work you put in there Flash most done yourself or mostly tradesmen ?
@FocuS
hey @Rat, the render and roof trades men did I just supplied all materials, the inside mostly me and my brother in law and a friend oh and the wife and her sister, but its been a long slog but i can see the end now the electrics were all done by a friend too so keeps the cost down tremendously, I ain't got tons of money so its not easy but its coming on now
@Spectre you can now have bt infinity :Cheers:Nice, what's the broadband like? .
My advice to anyone, especially the younger ones is, buy property if you possibly can, overpay the mortgage as much as possible, invest in more property if at all possible to build a buy-to-let portfolio, this will be your pension, don't bother with private pension plans, the returns are hideous. Brand new cars are a no-no, depreciation is massive.
This model enabled me to retire at 45 to Spain with no financial worries. Not saying that I haven't had a slice of luck on the way but hard work and calculated risk-taking can achieve your dreams, always have realistic and achievable aspirations. Set yourself a realistic target and a timescale to achieve it, once you achieve it, set a new target etc. Repeat as necessary.
Obviously ill health will scupper these plans and nothing is more important than your own well-being.
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To all those with health problems I wish you all the best for the future.
Get a lot of money and retire early^^
I feel lucky. My health is fine, I have three great children and three great grandchildren. All are fit and well.
My mother needs some support, having gone through chemotherapy recently and about to start radiotherapy.
To all those with health issues, I wish you well. All those looking to the future, go for it and good luck.
I never actually had a plan, still don't, it all worked out okay though
all the best to your mum , watched my own mum go through this sadly she passed away in january , i hope your mum has a full recovery
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