This, in turn, affects other
rules of thumb like savings rate, savings factors, and sustainable withdrawal rates.
This is important as
the rules of thumb like «save 10 %» are based on having enough of a balance to get something close to equity - like returns on your savings.
There are old - school
rules of thumb like having your bond exposure equal your age.
While one can utilize various recommended asset balances from a brokerage like 50/40/10 (stocks, bonds, cash) or rely on
rules of thumb like «subtract your age from 100 to ascertain a percent of assets that should be in stocks,» investment allocation should be a more introspective undertaking.
A rule of thumb I like to follow is if I open the diaper bag, I should be able to reach in and grab what I need within a few seconds.
A rule of thumb I like to use, to quote Micheal Pollan, you should not eat any food that has a commercial!
c A
rule of thumb like 70 % to 80 % of pre-retirement income is okay for setting a savings target when retirement is many years away.
However, relying on
a rule of thumb like this is a bad idea, as everyone's individual circumstances and living expenses are different, and an imprecise calculation can easily mean leaving your family underinsured, or have you overpaying for coverage you don't really need for years.
There are other ways to estimate this, but this is a good
rule of thumb I like to use.
It follows
the rule of thumb like any letter where you can choose the details you want to write in the letter.
Not exact matches
Price Rationale The
rule of thumb for chains
like this one, assuming the inventory is reasonably up - to - date and salable, is 25 % to 50 %
of sales, plus the dollar value
of the inventory.
Use this
rule of thumb when it comes to selecting a stock photo: If it looks
like it could be in a school textbook, don't use it.
A good
rule of thumb is to treat everyone at a potential new employer
like the CEO — you never know who you're talking to!
As a
rule of thumb, your happiness will adjust back to anything that is stable and certain
like your income, the size
of your house, or the quality
of your TV.
In the future, we might need a Musk's law
of manufacturing
like we used Moore's law as a
thumb rule for chips.
I
like to use 12 years old as a
rule of thumb.
Like Uncle Sam, bankers and investors are generally skeptical about
rules of thumb.
Price Rationale: In industries
like this one, in which nonprofits and mom - and - pops compete with national chains, there's only one
rule of thumb: buy a business that has already proved its ability to earn money.
Graham had earnings multiple
rules of thumb, Buffett has his
rules of thumb, and I think they might be helpful in ensuring that you don't overpay for what looks
like a great business.
Been hard to wrap my head around if / how much I should spend but would
like a
rule of thumb for spending on hobbies.
The situation is worsened because traditional retirement
rules -
of -
thumb like the «4 %
rule» are about as reliable as «red sky at night».
If you use a
rule of thumb,
like 43 percent DTI or 30 percent
of income, ditch the conventional wisdom and base it on your take - home pay.
But what if I told you that you might actually need LESS than you think — and even less than the conventional
rules of thumb (
like the classic 4 Percent
Rule) might tell you?
Like the data and analysis — BUT - the «
rule of thumb» you quoted relating age and equity percentage in your portfolio?
But anyways, a general
rule of thumb for distinguishing fiction from non-fiction: if a story contains supernatural elements
like magic, miracles and monsters, it is fiction.
The
rule of thumb is this: If you can't go dressed
like «that» to work, you probably can't wear «that» to church either.
A good
rule of thumb is to choose one green vegetable, and you can make your second one more starchy if you
like.
→ Grocery Store Tip: A general
rule of thumb for peeling gourds
like pumpkins is to add about a pound to the size that you actually need.
We'll discuss this more later on, but I
like to follow this general
rule of thumb:
As a
rule of thumb, plant breeders in both public research institutes and private companies use genetic engineering only in the following situations: 1) the gene
of interest is not found within the crop gene pool, 2) if found in the gene pool, transfer will be difficult due to incompatibility and other breeding problems or 3) the transfer
of the gene will take a long time as in the case
of perennial crops
like coconut.
As a
rule of thumb, what your dough looks
like before it goes into the oven is usually an indicator
of what it will look
like after it's baked.
A good
rule of thumb for me to distinguish the two is if the mommyjacker sounds
like someone plugging their upcoming album release.
Always serving something the child recognises and
likes along with anything new, never force the child but rather encourage, and make the food look nice are good
rules of thumb.
The
rule of thumb is to take a capsule
of fenugreek several times a day, increasing until your urine and sweat begin to smell
like maple syrup.
A good
rule of thumb is to provide foods
like healthy snack bars a few hours after one meal ends, or about one to two hours before the next meal.
The
rule of thumb is if they
like it, make more
of it than you normally would.
So before we all stampede straight off to talking about specific tools
like usual, let's think instead for a minute about some basic guidelines —
rules of thumb which can apply equally whether we're working on behalf
of a candidate or a cause, and that'll stay relevant as technology evolves.
Co-author James Makinson said: «Understanding how small - brained animals
like bees find efficient
rules -
of -
thumb to accomplish complex and flexible behaviours has great potential to inform the development
of artificial intelligence and advanced robots.
A
rule of thumb: Don't trust that your pup is active unless you or a dog walker is there to confirm it, or you have a canine fitness tracker
like Tagg or Whistle.
The
rule of thumb in my office is that medicine is always the last resort,
like surgery.
A good
rule of thumb when shopping for healthy foods: have a plan, make a list before, do some research about what you
like to eat.
My
rule of thumb: combine a generous portion
of veggies with lean protein (chicken, turkey, fish, beans), a whole grain (quinoa or brown rice), or a pulse (
like black beans or chickpeas), and a good - for - you fat (such as olive oil, avocado, or nuts).
Here are a few
rules of thumb that I
like to go by:
As a
rule of thumb, all animal byproducts,
like milk, cream, yogurt and eggs, should be sourced from a quality farm with humane farming practices.
««My
rule of thumb when it comes to products - particularly ones that are going to stay on your skin,
like foundation - is that they should be so effective, they act
like a treatment for your skin»»
To keep it from looking hodgepodge or
like you dressed in the dark, here are three
rules of thumb to make this outfit cohesive, but super fun:
It comes in a variety
of styles,
like this ear jacket mash - up from Delfina Delettrez, but the general
rule of thumb is that it wraps behind the ear.
To keep it from looking hodgepodge or
like you dressed in the dark, here are three
rules of thumb to make this outfit cohesive, but super fun: # 1 Stick with one common color # 2 Utilize one bold, graphic element -LSB-...]
A great
rule of thumb in matching prints is to use
like sizes.
One
rule of thumb for selecting staples is to get them with some kind
of interesting detail,
like lace or a bow.