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Mixed message!?

Ok, so they told me that I should save for my retirement. Then they tell me I should be spending to save the economy. What actually are they on about?

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  • Guy_Montag
    Guy_Montag Posts: 2,291 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Pobby wrote: »
    Ok, so they told me that I should save for my retirement. Then they tell me I should be spending to save the economy. What actually are they on about?
    "They" don't consider anything more than 5 years away:
    "Mrs. Pench, you've won the car contest, would you like a triumph spitfire or 3000 in cash?" He smiled.
    Mrs. Pench took the money. "What will you do with it all? Not that it's any of my business," he giggled.
    "I think I'll become an alcoholic," said Betty.
  • Pobby
    Pobby Posts: 5,438 Forumite
    On the news it was said that Alister was going to do something to reward savers in the next budget. Like to know what!
  • Cannon_Fodder
    Cannon_Fodder Posts: 3,980 Forumite
    Guy_Montag wrote: »
    "They" don't consider anything more than 5 years away:


    I think you'll find this year's message has only got to last until the next election...
  • Old_Slaphead
    Old_Slaphead Posts: 2,749 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Pobby wrote: »
    On the news it was said that Alister was going to do something to reward savers in the next budget. Like to know what!

    Probably sending us a Get Well Soon card
  • Guy_Montag
    Guy_Montag Posts: 2,291 Forumite
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    Give us tax relief on our savings interest, by which time the BoE rate will be 0.01.

    That's the point where I lose my sense of humour & buy a hunting rifle*

    *That's a joke btw; I just want to make that very clear now.
    "Mrs. Pench, you've won the car contest, would you like a triumph spitfire or 3000 in cash?" He smiled.
    Mrs. Pench took the money. "What will you do with it all? Not that it's any of my business," he giggled.
    "I think I'll become an alcoholic," said Betty.
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