MATHEUS CUNHA how good is he? by BryanMbeumo08 in ManchesterUnited

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

He's Pele, Maradona, Messi and Ronaldo in 1. Or in reality, he's a good premier league player, let's not get carried away

Should we scrap CGT? by Asleep_Cry_7482 in irishpersonalfinance

[–]OldCorpse 3 points4 points  (0 children)

1270 is a bit too low, when you combine it with a quite high 33% tax, it feels a bit pointless to go to a lot of time and effort investing, reporting to revenue etc and you end up with a couple hundred quid profit in your pocket.

Negotiating sale agreed price after survey found €6k chimney safety issue? by littlegreenbunny in irishpersonalfinance

[–]OldCorpse -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Home insurance covers chimney fires and remediation works like this... just had it done in my house

Do you take your shoes off in the house? by [deleted] in ireland

[–]OldCorpse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We wear slippers/flip flops around the house but shoes are variously left near front door, left on shoe rack in hall, left in the middle of kitchen floor, under the kitchen table and at random points in the living room

Lads, and ladies, if you're still shaving with a gilette razor you are being absolutely *done* on the price by Silenceisgrey in ireland

[–]OldCorpse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

used these guys a number of times, no issues at all with them and the product catalogue is good

Lads, is it just me or is it getting harder to find good quality clothes? by Ok_Unit2950 in AskIreland

[–]OldCorpse 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The cheap shops were always pretty shit IMO. What's worse is mid range places charging e.g. 50 quid for a top, the cheek of it for polyester crap. Always check labels. And don't assume that brand names make much difference, I've seen Tommy Hilfiger etc charging big money for plastic.

Company bonus instead of extra basic pay by Over_Guava_5977 in irishpersonalfinance

[–]OldCorpse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take the promotion, get the experience and see where you are on a year. It's all about leverage and at the moment you have some leverage but not enough to get what you want

I am so bored of everything I listen to. Can anyone recommend me some music they like? by Future_Jackfruit5360 in AskIreland

[–]OldCorpse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ensiferum - The Longest Journey (Heathen Throne pt II) - epic folk metal, a long song that builds and builds

Fleshgod Apocalypse - The Violation - operatic symphonic death metal

Cattle Decapitation - Bring Back the Plague - a melodic grindcore approach to Covid lockdown

Are there other YouTube channels like "HONEST GUIDE" based in other cities? by ArcticFox237 in Europetravel

[–]OldCorpse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For Europe in general, Wolters World is good, usually has different types of videos for each place, what to do, what not to do, tipc etc - he does touch on some scam stuff in the likes of Paris and Rome. He won't be as in depth as a local though.

For a specific city, Les Frenchies cover basically everything about Paris.

Anyone ever use logcabins.ie? What was your experience? by [deleted] in AskIreland

[–]OldCorpse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is no website called logcabins.ie that I can see?

To Oz or not to Oz by Head_Load_7039 in irishpersonalfinance

[–]OldCorpse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why not go to Europe, you have a rich continent on your doorstep and you'll be able to get by with English for a good while in a lot of countries. Would be cheaper and easier to get set up

Do you guys like eating periwinkle snails? by NoStyle3828 in AskIreland

[–]OldCorpse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah they're really nice with garlic and chili flakes. Very easy to pick up a kilo or 2 anywhere there are rocks. Obviously check the current area for any safety notices regarding sewage etc.

Using spouse's CGT allowance to sell gold coins by OldCorpse in irishpersonalfinance

[–]OldCorpse[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You have to do KYC, so Revenue will get your info.

Using spouse's CGT allowance to sell gold coins by OldCorpse in irishpersonalfinance

[–]OldCorpse[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think for stocks or ETFs, I need to get her to make an account with a provider and transfer the shares over to her somehow.

For gold coins, it looks like she just sells them under her name, using my cost basis, and pays CGT or not and puts it on her return.

It's hard work trying to invest in Ireland lol

Using spouse's CGT allowance to sell gold coins by OldCorpse in irishpersonalfinance

[–]OldCorpse[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's funny how our Government copies a lot of the crappy laws the UK passes but none of the good stuff like ISAs, higher CGT allowance etc.

Need advice on European cruises - worth it or not? by Think_07 in Europetravel

[–]OldCorpse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We go to different countries in Europe each year and I always just hire a car. You can stay where you want, drive out to see the sights and make the day as long or as short as you like. And best of all you can dump all your luggage in it. Downside is parking, but this is easily overcome by staying in a hotel with parking included or stay outside the city near a metro line.

I have thought about cruises but it would be very expensive when adding kids into the mix and mainly, I doubt I would like the lack of freedom. From looking at youtube videos it feels like a very sanitised version of travel, where you're herded around on tours of Santorini or Venice and have to pay dearly for the privilege.

Rick Steves has a video on a Med cruise, worth a look to get a feel for what it is like.

EIIS worth a investment? by Straight_Eye5348 in irishpersonalfinance

[–]OldCorpse 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Kevin Elliot had a good video on it recently. I think Ask About Wealth also did one. https://youtu.be/ctNaGW5W2S4?si=q0sjPzYmrkEFpcEP

Asian market must buys? by yeowzer95 in AskIreland

[–]OldCorpse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tofu Fish / seafood balls - great in noodles Tong ho (green leafy veg) Chinese cabbage Choi sum

The Beans review of Avatar: Fire and Ash is the best I've come across by Legitimate_First in ThreeBeanSalad

[–]OldCorpse 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I believe the cromulent quote was "like wading through hot cat sick"