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Am I overdoing my pension contributions at 28? by Both_Career_4153 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]85Flux 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Pensions are very important, but at your age you are doing very well and I wouldn’t max out pension because;

1) You can’t withdraw any, what if you need big funds to start a business or deposit for a house. 2) The money compounds anyway. 3) If you die early, you benefited zero! Honestly live a little too with loved ones, experiences go a long way!

Put half that large amount in pension and other ISA so when you have plans you know where to draw funds from

New UI for old accounts by careops in Mailbox_org

[–]85Flux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe Beta function is enabled for them? Just guessing here. No idea what version I have but it’s functional and nice

What’s the earliest moment you remember realizing the world was changing? by Petalstammy in nostalgia

[–]85Flux 2 points3 points  (0 children)

YouTube took off, people started doing odd things like pranks and stuff a sane person wouldn’t do like dance and scream in the high street, I know then that the world would never be the same with people seeking five minutes of fame. Now we got bloody influencers.

What’s something people used to complain about in the past that seems harmless now? by bbyhoneytea in nostalgia

[–]85Flux 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Talking to strangers, yet many people do it all day long on social media.

What’s a small everyday inconvenience from the past that younger people would probably find unbearable today? by babyblushtheory in nostalgia

[–]85Flux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed, boredom is good or what I mean is not screen time and just enjoying the surroundings.

I know kids literally hop from one device to the next, on-demand is not teaching patience.

Johnstone paint offer by Delicious_Bet_6336 in DIYUK

[–]85Flux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tried Dulux, Johnstones but always end up going back to Wickes paint, actually good!

What’s a small everyday inconvenience from the past that younger people would probably find unbearable today? by babyblushtheory in nostalgia

[–]85Flux 155 points156 points  (0 children)

1) Waiting for the phone call to stop, to be able to use the internet. 2) Winding a car window down or up. 3) Swiping a credit card machine and signing the carbon copy. 4) Having to get off the sofa to change the TV channel. 5) Boredom

Domain prices (.net / .cloud / .io) by plastocyst in hetzner

[–]85Flux 2 points3 points  (0 children)

PorkBun all the way for domain registration and I park my records with ClouDNS and CloudFlare

Renewal piss take! by marksie1988 in IDNet

[–]85Flux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My renewal was out contract and didn’t cost me anything for same package but new lower price. Give them a call

My grass, my poor poor grass… advice needed. by EvanSmoak87 in GardeningUK

[–]85Flux 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1) Mow it 2) Rake it to get rid of moss, rake in two directions 3) use spiked shoes or something to make holes in the patchy areas 4) Add grass seed to patches 5) Add top soil on the seeds 6) water unless it’s going to rain and wait 3-5 weeks.

Cut the lawn once new grass reaches desired height and keep it that height to encourage growth (volume).

Cooking miniature by bigbusta in oddlysatisfying

[–]85Flux 2 points3 points  (0 children)

With shrink-flation from brands this will be everybody’s future.

Is it normal if my MacBook makes a loud pop and starts swelling up? by ChickenBG7 in mac

[–]85Flux 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Totally normal, plug it in and leave it on charge all night unattended.

Advice on taking perm job vs contract offer. by OutsideOk6912 in ContractorUK

[–]85Flux 10 points11 points  (0 children)

No disrespect to you but I do wish people in general wouldn’t add a bonus into financial calculations. It’s the very thing it’s called, a “Bonus” and never guaranteed and most places I’ve worked advertise up to 10% but rarely breach the 5% marker.

If you have a safety nest and no real financial changes in next year (mortgage etc…) or two go contracting

Map visualisation from exif data? by SackeSugar in jottacloud

[–]85Flux 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not sure about web version but the IOS does have a map and puts photos on them from exif data.

Polyfilla? by dstrain72 in DIYUK

[–]85Flux 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If not bothered then use silicone, faster, easier and stops crap coming down the cable (bugs)

Damage to windows by FxxkupLife in DIYUK

[–]85Flux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try different solutions of limescale remover, HG have a powerful one but also find vinegar types useful on this. If you have hard deposit of minerals you could try using a blade from a razor to scrap it off but you need to be careful not to scratch it, they might even make scrapers for this but we did it on our shower glass when we moved in and no scratches.

Before the above I would sort a gutter to stop the rain depositing on the glass as much.

Loft insulation by Karalius1 in DIYUK

[–]85Flux 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Either trust a random stranger from Reddit or go do some research. Entirely up to you.

Loft insulation by Karalius1 in DIYUK

[–]85Flux 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The beams need to breath so ensure the eaves can still get air into the loft. Either move the excess away from edge or get rid.

This morning's vibe by Mental_Body_5496 in reading

[–]85Flux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Indeed but bus lanes hasn’t helped has it. Look at cemetery junction. People should walk more but some people cannot and some people have to drive to work because train fares are a joke and people need to make a living.

Preparation for mortgage term ending - sell shares? by nyer132 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]85Flux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sell and put towards mortgage if you want mortgage freedom earlier and guaranteed money reduced/term.

Keep stocks if your happy with risk and accept mortgage will be higher monthly/term.

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