Charity

Leslie Fuhrmann considers the case for giving

I live fairly simply, within my income. This creates a problem, as my bank balance consequently tends to grow.  My family are self sufficient and will benefit from my estate in due course. My capital reserves in ISAs and other investments are adequate. They are equal to about six months of my normal annual expenditure, which seems to be adequate to cover likely needs. I have no need, or interest, in any investment to make more money. Relevantly, a staff member of Which magazine tells me that lots of other people are in the same position; though, of course, we all know that there are too many others less happily placed.

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