Sentences with phrase «rule of thumb»

As rules of thumb go, it isn't bad.

Generally, a good rule of thumb for older babies and children is to dress in one more layer than what an adult would need for adequate warmth.

The general rule of thumb when dealing with matters related to layering in winter is that the baby should be dressed in one extra layer above what the adults have used.

But do simple rules of thumb such as this, which are particularly alluring to fall back on during political and policy uncertainty, really work?

That is why a good rule of thumb in determining how much term life insurance coverage to get is to multiply your income by ten.

The general rule of thumb with most vehicle insurance companies is that your premiums will be raised approximately 40 % after your first at fault accident.

It's OK to use rules of thumb to estimate how much money you'll need in retirement.

Good rule of thumb here is to use 3 to 5 and try to vary them up each time, to avoid looking like a bot.

A general rule of thumb on feeding a new puppy is that she should have as much as she wants to eat in about 15 minutes time.

There are all sorts of rules of thumb about saving for retirement.

When standing, scan the following check points as a basic rule of thumb for healthy foot and leg neutral.

A good rule of thumb about style is if Pottery Barn likes something, it automatically must be super cool.

Repeat Exposure — There's an old rule of thumb in the marketing world: a consumer must be exposed to a product six to eight times before making a decision to buy.

Two extremely simple rules of thumb apply to discussions of impacts on the entire economy, especially over multiple years or decades.

A common rule of thumb when it comes to dating is that it's OK to be interested in someone who is half your age, plus seven years.

For some rough rules of thumb on what is a fair fee, I will suggest the following.

One of the first rules of thumb as far as dating older women go is this?

A great rule of thumb for professional casual is to use the 50/50 rule.

This, in turn, affects other rules of thumb like savings rate, savings factors, and sustainable withdrawal rates.

The lower that ratio, the better, but general rule of thumb says keep debt to at least 30 % of your total credit limits.

Like I said, all of this is just rule of thumb, so don't bet on any of these numbers being «accurate».

A general rule of thumb suggests that as long as the white blood cell count does not fall below 2,000 the pet will usually survive.

Financial rules of thumb don't always hold true.

An easy rule of thumb for hydration is to take your body weight in pounds and divide by two.

There are a few rules of thumb going around online, but they aren't necessarily applicable today.

In real life: In planning your family budget, this same rule of thumb applies.

A common financial rule of thumb is to set aside enough savings to cover 3 - 6 months of expenses, should one or both of you suddenly find yourselves unemployed.

Here's a quick rule of thumb if you don't feel like reading the below (but I recommend that you do anyway): Feel the fabric.

So rule of thumb is, be open minded and don't expect too much.

There are many rules of thumb when it comes to what you can afford.

A general rule of thumb regarding work experience and length of time in the work world?

So this is a different view on the standard rule of thumb — which was usually 4 % for 30 years of retirement to slightly less these days according to most planners.

Often, they are collections of subjective rules of thumb which require years of investment experience before the techniques can be applied with any degree of confidence.

We explain more about this important rule of thumb in the guide.

This principle has subsequently been found a useful rule of thumb when applied to phenomena in computer science, biology, physics, economics and many other fields.

A generally accepted rule of thumb for retirement planning is that you should have, at minimum, 80 percent of the yearly salary you earned while working.

I'll mention a few recent findings and then note a general rule of thumb from the auditing profession.

Housing plus transportation should be about 40 %, according to your given rule of thumb, and that's where yours are, so I think you're okay.

Plus, it's a great way to get yourself thinking about your own personal rules of thumb for life.

The general old rule of thumb recommends you consume eight glasses of water per day, while some experts recommend even more.

Another popular rule of thumb states that, if the gross income of a property is less than 10 per cent of the purchase value, it may not be a lucrative investment.

Of course, the usual rule of thumb applies.

If you have very high body fat to begin with, the typical rule of thumb on calorie deficits may underestimate the deficit required to lose a pound.

The best rule of thumb at this point is to wait patiently — listen more and talk less.

One page is a good rule of thumb because it's easy for busy employers to scan.

The general rule of thumb among frequent travelers is that it's usually worth paying an annual fee for a card that offers benefits and perks that you're going to use.

One well known rule of thumb is the 4 % rule.