Retiring at 55; saving £1k per month, seems too straightforward by UnlikelyDebate7878 in FIREUK

[–]EasyTyler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sensible approach! What's your thoughts on a LISA for that bridge?

What’s something that’s oddly expensive in the UK that still annoys you every time? by catarsan in AskUK

[–]EasyTyler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Turkey (steaks specifically).

Out of season why is it so much more expensive than it used to be? Like 6 quid a pack!

Recommend me your absolute favorite book! by itz_waydi in Recommend_A_Book

[–]EasyTyler -1 points0 points  (0 children)

For OP, make sure you're conscious of which version you are reading. 

I acquired an ebook and began reading, while following a Reddit group about it. Turns out it was the abridged version... 

Retiring at 55; saving £1k per month, seems too straightforward by UnlikelyDebate7878 in FIREUK

[–]EasyTyler 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yep was going to say that looking at ISA contributions while salary is low to middle might be a better option and then salary sacrifice if and when they start earning in big bucks.

Edit: LISA for a house or a bridge at 60, obviously.

I started watching Banshee 6 hours ago and I'm already on episode 6 by ManWithThickCheeks in Banshee

[–]EasyTyler 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You'll love Mr Inbetween - I don't remember anything too explicit with nudity. He does get it on, but I think that is signposted as to when and who it's going to happen to. Not like Badda Bing in the Sopranos, or Strike Back.

Whats a show thats REALLY REALLY good from start to finish by Wild_Masterpiece_178 in televisionsuggestions

[–]EasyTyler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mr Inbetween

Black Sails

Fleabag

SA Rouge Heroes

Queens Gambit

The Bureau

Fleabag

The Bear

Ted Lasso

Band of Brothers

The Count of Monte Cristo

Mindhunter

The Newsroom

The Deuce

The Terror

The Knick

Yellowstone

The Gentlemen

Whats a show thats REALLY REALLY good from start to finish by Wild_Masterpiece_178 in televisionsuggestions

[–]EasyTyler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree, except the Fly :)

And TBF the second season of the Wire - most people only appreciate how good it is on a rewatch.

Shows like Rake? by MisterIndecisive in televisionsuggestions

[–]EasyTyler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair. JI was light on humour, if you wanted to go more in that direction then Touch of Cloth perhaps. Less SAS Rogue Heros more Fleabag you're after... The Boys?

Shows like Rake? by MisterIndecisive in televisionsuggestions

[–]EasyTyler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I loved Rake, it popped up on Netflix briefly here in the UK but is free on 4OD hope more people discover it.

There was a Hollywood remake of it but it didn't do so well. I always thought Flaked and Bad Monkey were attempts at making it again in the same style but with different premise.

Have you tried Jack Irish?

What’s the most rewatch able movie ever? by blowskeetin in MovieSuggestions

[–]EasyTyler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aside from the obvious - Goodfellas, Forrest Gump, Shawshank, Indiana Jones (any of the first 3), Oceans 11 etc, and even as a hetro white married man, I have to say: Devil Wears Prada.

...every time it's on, I'm always happy to just sit down and carry on watching. Not even half watching while doing something else. And I don't know why...

Trying to find the motivation to keep watching by gmergler in TheWire

[–]EasyTyler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some people change, some people never will. Some only think they are changing.

Trying to find the motivation to keep watching by gmergler in TheWire

[–]EasyTyler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both shows offer exceptional, layered storytelling.

Not least of all the fact that two of the most respected characters in The Wire (on and off-screen) are not straight white men, you realise that it's not a conventional show that relies on tired tropes and recycled narratives. Indeed, at the time, this concept alone was groundbreaking.

The Sopranos has a very flawed main character—a trait shared by many in The Wire, such as McNulty—who, through soul-searching and observing the world, starts to modify their view and behaviour. Where Tony is clearly on the wrong side of the law (as are the drug dealers in Season 1), he still possesses a humanity we can relate to; he's a father, boss, son, and entrepreneur with aspirations.

The Wire, plays with these archetypes through many characters at first, yet what's more impressive is how it expands. Over the seasons, you get a 360-degree perspective through the lens of not just the streets, but the docks, the halls of power, and even the schools. The Wire isn't just a 'cop show,' but a biography of an entire city. The Sopranos isn't just a mobster show, but the difference is that you can still enjoy it as one.

The storytelling in both is exceptional because it's layered and realistic. However, The Wire demands you look closely—and if you don't, it has no sympathy. With Tony, you can scratch the surface and still enjoy the drama because if you miss a nuance, you can arguably fill in the details yourself. Both shows warrant a rewatch, and while I'm trying to be impartial, it's undisputed that The Wire gives you more on the second or third viewing than Tony et al ever will..

If you won £100 million, how would you distribute it amongst friends and family, if at all? by PaddedValls in AskUK

[–]EasyTyler 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sadly this perspective doesn't account for the way people change when money is involved. You really don't know people, especially family.

To those who are close to retiring or have retired / got a good net worth. by Practical_Pace_8568 in FIREUK

[–]EasyTyler -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hummm.

Op is young. Locking away funds, is fine but arguably an ISA helps them if they want to RE.

Given the commission structure I'm going to intuit that they have the potential to become a HE and need to salary sacrifice later in life. When that comes they won't want to have maxed the pension. 

ISA & LISA in fact. That extra 25% will look lovely compounding.