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Don't know what to do with money

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  • FATBALLZ
    FATBALLZ Posts: 5,146 Forumite
    £3000 is very little. Unless you have a guaranteed income (pension, or benefits), you should have at least double this amount in savings in case of job loss/unexpected repairs. Especially if you expect to run 2 cars! I would put it in an ISA and then look at adding to it.
  • harrys_nan
    harrys_nan Posts: 1,777 Forumite
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    Def go and see your family, I would do that in a heartbeat, I only live 200 miles away from my family and thats too far.
    Enjoy your visit and as the money is " extra" just enjoy it, its not a fortune and sometimes you just have to stop being sensible,
    Good luck on what ever you decide.
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