Unfortunately, Birmingham is in such a desperate financial situation as a result of its extreme pound-foolishness to date that it has no money left to be pound-wise or indeed penny-wise. And our coun… (View Post)

In my case it was the death of my wife from cancer when our son was 2 years old, leaving me as a very sad single parent with considerably reduced earning capacity but, thankfully, savings to tide me … (View Post)

The bit in bold doesn't necessarily follow. When I was younger, my wife and I both earned well, with a combined income of over £100k (and that was many years ago). But we continued living as we had a… (View Post)

Oh, I don't know. My income is pretty low, but that's of my own choice, and it's enough for my needs. I get to spend my days doing pretty much what I like, and I'm far happier for it. Life is too pre… (View Post)

It was probably me. I'm forever accidentally hitting the flag button with my thumb when scrolling PB on my phone. Usually I notice and unflag again, but maybe I missed one. Sorry if so! (View Post)