Joined on 05/08/2006
charente maritime
Posts 5,801
Re: The pound is on the brink
JMB, I read somewhere that, in uncertaint times, it's best to change small amounts at any one go and make several withdrawals over time rather than one large one. This spreads the risk and irons out the ups and downs a bit. Makes sense to me.
Luckily for me, I have a Nationwide account so can withdraw small amounts without paying disproportionate charges and it's always more or less spot rates with them.
But, you WILL keep an eye on the thread won't you and give us your views now and again? I feel I need all the advice and help I can get.
BTW, have delayed taking out my private pensions (such as they are) and will only take out the state pension as the markets are in such dire straits.
Haven't you managed to find some MP to pay to have your moat cleaned, Sweet 17? Do try as the British taxpayer will pay for anything, apparently, especially if you can get it blanked out.
Joined on 05/08/2006
charente maritime
Posts 5,801
Re: The pound is on the brink
Bloomin' moat is full of Frogs.......NO, NO, I don't mean the French, don't you put words into my mouth! I mean frogs as in croak, croak.
Talk about blanking out, have you read about me "flipping" a shack for this chateau and claiming it as my "second home"?
Look, if you want that camper van of yours to be counted as your principal home for purposes of TH or TF or indeed for des impôts, just let me know and I'll explain to you precisely how it's done..
It's a matter of saying what's in your own best interest; doesn't need to be credible..........those stupid taxpayers can just carry on supporting our wonderful lifestyles. It's not going to be good for much longer, Wools, so we need to make the most of it, n'est ce pas?
we've dropped off a bit from yesterday, i think those of us who want it higher are talking it up a bit, if someone offered me 1.20 in the next few months i would bite their hand off, there is so much risk that more bad news from the UK will see the pound sailing back again and i'd be kicknig myself for being too greedy!
i need to de some in the next few weeks, my broker is calling me at 1.18, ill be happy if i get that.