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where to invest large amount
andswife
Posts: 4 Newbie
We have a substantial amount from the sale of a prorperty
have money in santander and dont want to put all eggs in one basket, have premium bonds , isa and where to put this for 2 years, there is so much confusion any help appreciated?
have money in santander and dont want to put all eggs in one basket, have premium bonds , isa and where to put this for 2 years, there is so much confusion any help appreciated?
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Hi and welcome to MSE there will be others along soon . expect questions like age .tax status ,marriage other money ,income ,how much ,plans for ?? length of time etc Look into best type of suitable ISA for you and OH etc in the meantime ..:cool: hard as nails on the internet . wimp in the real world :cool:0
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all depends on how much risk you want to take0
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First read this http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/savings/safe-savings
If you must have the money in two years time, then realistically you are confined to deposit accounts of one kind or another.
http://www.money.co.uk/savings-accounts.htm0 -
Enjoy it, live life, spend some of it on something that you have always promised yourselves.0
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Some people reckon that premium bonds are a fair bet for a short period of time - instant access - oversall yoyu are as likely to make as much as many savings accounts (though not as much as the highest) + the chance of a big win!
I used the type of high interest account that allows only limited withdrawals on the occasion that I had a large amount for a limited time (but it was less than 2 years)0 -
2 years is really two short of time to use investments. You should stick to savings accounts.
What made you choose the dire Premium Bonds?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.0 -
well, there are plenty of savings accounts that are worse than premium bonds, but you can easily find accounts that are much better.
the prizes are the equivalent of 1.5% interest. since some of that goes on a few big prizes which you probably won't win, the typical return is a little less than 1.5% (tax free).0 -
I didn't - I have heard some people say they are a good idea for the reasons above.
The average person gets about 1.5% equivalent in wins.
Think of it another way. If you put money in a building society, would you draw the interest off each month and spend the whole lot on scratch cards? That is what you are doing with Premium bonds.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.0 -
Might be worth talking to a reputable financial advisor
Also protect yourself (relatives) from inheritance tax0
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