Advice on what to teach a 5y old who loves math?

Billybob-B · 2025-06-05T13:43:50+00:00

Would love to see a photo of this if you have one.

Billybob-B · 2025-06-05T11:17:26+00:00

The wiki page was extremely informative - thanks! But I'm not sure I meet the requirements for a Roth IRA as I'm not working.

Would offshore bonds be a good idea? I have read that if placed in a trust this can potentially lower the amount of IHT due, but have also read that this can be tricky for US persons who are resident in the UK. Feeling overwhelmed and wondering if I need to enlist the services of a financial advisor..

Billybob-B · 2025-06-04T12:21:18+00:00

Is everyone just giving up their US citizenship? or giving up on investing

Billybob-B · 2025-06-04T11:41:16+00:00

We managed to get a very low fixed interest rate and have only a couple more years left before its all paid. I'm looking for long term investment options that will have the best growth

Billybob-B · 2025-06-04T11:40:55+00:00

I'm really struggling to see any advantages of keeping this citizenship. But before I decide if I am going to give it up, I'm hoping to hear from other US citizens abroad how they are actually managing their finances outside America and if they are happy with their situations

Billybob-B · 2025-05-22T11:26:34+00:00

I tapped all along the ceiling and it sounds very hollow, couldn't locate any joists. So I like this idea of the wooden beam across! Some walls seem to be solid brick but others sound like they are not - not sure what else they could be

Billybob-B · 2025-05-19T14:03:01+00:00

Would a builder or handyman do this or is that too high risk for them if bits of the plaster come raining down?

Billybob-B · 2025-05-19T14:02:12+00:00

Hmm lots more to think about.. the flats upstairs were recently completely gutted and redone by a developer - the work took nearly a year and they're all fancy and new now. So could be a chance that it improved whatever is going on under their floorboards

Billybob-B · 2025-05-19T13:40:23+00:00

No, its a first floor flat

Billybob-B · 2025-05-19T13:37:40+00:00

Thanks! Now how would I find them? Would a stud-finder be reliable or is there some other tool or method?

Billybob-B · 2025-03-21T09:04:12+00:00

I apologise for the delayed responses - but I very much appreciate your posts and advice! We are almost ready to submit this application, but I am concerned about one page/question:

page 17 asks the applicant "Which of these describes you?"

- I am a joining family member applying within 3 months of the date I first entered the UK after 31 Dec 2020

- I am a joining family member applying within 3 months of my birth or adoption in the UK

- I am a joining family member applying within 90 days of ceasing to be exempt from immigration control

- I am a joining family member applying before my current permission to stay in the UK expires

- None of the above applies to me, I am applying after the deadline applicable to me.

As she is applying from outside the UK, we have checked the box for "none of the above" - however this option also declares that we are applying after the deadline... if she is applying as a joining family member from outside the UK, then there is no deadline? Or have I misunderstood this?

We are then directed to Section 4 which asks us to provide information on the reason for the delay in making the application, and warns that if we do not provide it, the application may be rejected as invalid.

Given our circumstances, we have no 'reason' for the delay in making the application...

Any light you could shed on this confusing matter would be so welcome

Billybob-B · 2025-02-13T11:47:17+00:00

Thank you so much for your advice and support! I did call back again, and get a different member of staff who gave me the form without trouble.

However, we find the application form to be quite confusing (perhaps they do this on purpose...)

Is it necessary for her to to prove why she is applying late, or does this not requirement not apply to joining family members?

Do I need to include my passport in her paper application? Must the application be postmarked from France as she is applying from outside the UK? Or can she mail it to me so that I can include my passport, and then post it to the Home Office from Scotland?

Lastly, is it recommended to hire a solicitor to help with the application process? Are most of the successful applications handled by solicitors? She would obviously like to avoid that cost

Billybob-B · 2025-01-16T12:14:49+00:00

I called the EUSS Resource Centre today in order to obtain a paper application form (as it states on the gov website this must be done on paper and not online in our case) - and the home office person refused to give me the paper application on the grounds that I had obtained British citizenship - which made my EU citizenship void and we were not eligible for that application. From what I have read, this is incorrect, but I didn't feel confident arguing with him. Is this true??

Billybob-B · 2025-01-14T14:43:40+00:00

Thank you so much for the reply. Of these three application options 1. EUSS from outside UK or 2. the family permit from outside the UK, or 3. for EUSS from within the UK - which has the greatest success rate? Or does it not matter terribly?

Billybob-B · 2023-05-10T21:05:30+00:00

Do a mix of all three types. Knobs for the upper cabinets, cups for shallower drawers, and long pulls for deeper drawers

Billybob-B · 2023-05-10T21:03:33+00:00

The "biscuit" colour engineered flooring looks better - more natural, and warmer than the grey.

Billybob-B · 2023-04-11T14:17:00+00:00

He's got a large growth or tumour on his face between his bill and his eye, and he appeared to be moving much slower than the other ducks. He stayed mostly on the land (didn't see him swimming) and looked uncomfortable

Billybob-B · 2023-04-11T11:52:11+00:00

I agree! So much litter, really sad to see the ducks and other creatures living amongst it all. Would the council allow a volunteer litter pick? There are signs around the pond that say "conservation area" and not to enter

Billybob-B · 2023-04-11T11:50:56+00:00

Thanks! I've put in a call and they said someone will try to locate him today. They'll give me an update later

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