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Advice pls. We have inherited a remarkable amount of money and would to put it into a risk free savings account. We need not need access to the money. Advice on interest accounts and tax implications would be very much welcomed. Thank you.

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  • FSFR wrote: »
    Advice pls. We have inherited a remarkable amount of money and would to put it into a risk free savings account. We need not need access to the money. Advice on interest accounts and tax implications would be very much welcomed. Thank you.

    What research and your own thinking have you used so far?

    Doesn't seem to be enough information for people to make suggestions. That's probably going to be the reply from the more knowledgeable forum members.
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  • xylophone
    xylophone Posts: 45,769 Forumite
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    We have inherited a remarkable amount of money and would to put it into a risk free savings account.

    NS&I Income Bonds - 1% paid monthly but remember inflation.

    The interest paying current account roundabout - between two of you, six BOS Vantage, four Tesco, three Nationwide Flexdirect, three Lloyds Club. three TSB Plus, three Santander....

    https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-savings-allowance-factsheet/personal-savings-allowance
  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 120,323 Forumite
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    would to put it into a risk free savings account.

    What risks are you referring to when you say risk free?
    inflation risk?
    shortfall risk?
    provider risk?
    investment risk?

    Are you looking for immediate access as you plan to spend it all shortly or do you have medium term or long term plans for it?
    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.
  • JohnRo
    JohnRo Posts: 2,887 Forumite
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    With inflation expected to rise significantly next year and possibly for an extended period I'd be giving some serious consideration to a balanced global multi asset portfolio.

    Risk free is a fiction in terms of wealth preservation.
    'We don't need to be smarter than the rest; we need to be more disciplined than the rest.' - WB
  • Pincher
    Pincher Posts: 6,552 Forumite
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    Gold

    I only wish I bought some BEFORE the Brexit vote.
  • Thanks. In terms of risk, investment risk.
    In terms of research - simply exploring the range of interest rates and their caveats
  • badger09
    badger09 Posts: 11,703 Forumite
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    FSFR wrote: »
    Thanks. In terms of risk, investment risk.
    In terms of research - simply exploring the range of interest rates and their caveats

    If you're looking only at savings accounts, you will maximise your interest by using multiple current accounts and regular savers.

    Have a read of the 1st two quick links at the top of the page to articles on the main site 'Top savings accounts' and 'How to start saving'.

    Simplest solution, but less lucrative is NS&I Income Bonds - see post 3
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