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working hard

having been in the forces for 12 years, ive managed to save £40.000.00.
i'v put £10.000 into a bond for two years as i do not need it.
could you suggest the best idea for the £30.000 to make it work hardest for me, as i do not need this money for the next 10 years
many thanks .. mickyh:)

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  • DragonQ
    DragonQ Posts: 2,198 Forumite
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    Buy a property. ;)
  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 120,751 Forumite
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    could you suggest the best idea for the £30.000 to make it work hardest for me, as i do not need this money for the next 10 years

    About 50,000 things meet that criteria. You are doing to have to narrow it down more.

    things like risk profile, tax position (now and future), accessbility requirements, understanding of investment options etc.
    I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.
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