Moving through the world in a state of confusion. Believer in free speech. Rights come with responsibilities. Treat others how you want to be treated.
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We're told that schools need to get 14-15 year-olds ready to vote at 16. Has the government thought through the problem of teachers who are political activists canvassing pupils for votes? And what about the obvious contradiction in expecting pupils to independently research who to vote for and the government's social media bans for teens? At the end, I responded to the minister telling me not to worry as 16 year olds will be allowed to get info from TRUSTED sources. Trusted by who? If this is a big expansion of democracy, why is there no impact assessment or proper engagement with criticism?
I'd like the thank The USA for delaying my retirement for another 6 months at least with the shit show that the global markets have been since the Iran "thing" started and especially with the mid terms impact. Luckily I had moved some of my pension into cash/bonds based on watching some of the excellent personal finance channels on Youtube and the advice of a PFA.
Let this be a warning younglings. If you're not in a final salary pension, keep a close eye on the world situation, especially as you get closer to the actual date of retirement.
A lot of people close to retirement or having just done so will be looking at their SIPPs and pensions today thinking "where the fuck did all the money go"
The answer is "into the pockets of the people who never seem to need to worry about how they can afford to retire".