A quick Google shows that there’s no real evidence of involvement. It seems like Epstein might’ve been trying to arrange for her to be present at a dinner with Gates, like as in him wanting Gates to get her there? Uncertain. I wasn’t particularly rigorous though. I’m not claiming to have strong context.
A safe withdrawal rate on funds invested is usually 3-4%, not 6%.
Not that $300k isn’t more than sufficient for a high quality lifestyle. Your point is more than valid.
A lot of these calculations solve this by using a lower expected growth rate, to offset the expected inflation. It lets you have the more simple conversations in today’s currency values, which are easier to reason about.
That’s not the case in this particular example, and you’ve correctly identified a deficiency. I raise the point for the benefit of any curious readers who look into other conversations on the topic.
Trump probably just wants their advice for how to sell it to Christians.
I’m not sure the community has much value for me personally, but I don’t think the expectation should be that pro-Linux arguments in a community called “Linux sucks” must be tolerated.