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What have you personally learned from the current crisis?

And will you be doing anything differently in future? (either in lifestyle or financial planning).
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  • I've learned a guarantee from another country is worth diddly. I won't risk another passport scheme.

    I used to think savings in banks were the safe option :rolleyes:
    Saving a house deposit. Member no.7 100% of target :D

    He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog.
    You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.
  • Stoozing in the current climate can be very dangerous. I only have £1400 of stoozed money in KE which isn't due until next October, however I can imagine some people have been caught out by not being able to access their stoozed cash, resulting in hefty interest!

    If I continue to stooze, I may try and find a safer place for my savings.
  • I have learned that there is no such thing as a safe bank unless the goverment are behind it (icelandic banks not included). I have also learned that it does not matter what web site you frequent there are always going to be trolls.

    gary
  • Jim_B_3
    Jim_B_3 Posts: 404 Forumite
    If you cause an enormous problem and then fix it very loudly, people will vote for you even though you caused it in the first place.
  • Tom_Jones
    Tom_Jones Posts: 1,562 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    To keep a load of cash from now on, I'll never trust a bank with a large deposit again.
  • Wear brown trousers. :rolleyes:
  • freddysmith
    freddysmith Posts: 2,002 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    To enjoy my money before I loose it.......
  • mr_fishbulb
    mr_fishbulb Posts: 5,224 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    That people do not accept responsibility for their own choices and want a scapegoat when things go wrong.
  • Jim_B wrote: »
    If you cause an enormous problem and then fix it very loudly, people will vote for you even though you caused it in the first place.

    If/when I get my house deposit back, I won't be letting it change my vote. My memory is longer than that
    Saving a house deposit. Member no.7 100% of target :D

    He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog.
    You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.
  • amistupid
    amistupid Posts: 55,997 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic I've been Money Tipped!
    When the head of a bank tells you it's a safe and thriving concern move your money immediately!
    In memory of Chris Hyde #867
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