It's pretty cold comfort to inherit a lot, as one approaches retirement, rather than to have money when it is of most to you. And, about 50% of people will never inherit anything of significance… (View Post)

Why would one wish to wait thirty years to hit the jackpot when a rich relative dies, rather than earn this money in one's 20's, 30's, and 40's. (View Post)

Because of the rise in inflation, fiscal drag means the government is taking far more income tax than was anticipated in 2021, when the rate freeze was announced. By far the best thing the government… (View Post)

My view is that it's better for people to have money when they start working, rather than having to wait 30 years for their relatives to drop off, before gaining a windfall. I am going to inheri… (View Post)

That's why I'd go for raising tax thresholds. That can be justified as helping the average worker, and can indeed, be defended in juxtaposition to tightening benefits. (View Post)