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Advice plz ... pensioner
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StillHere80
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Hello I'm new here and a bit dumb when it comes to finance. I'm a very fit and healthy 80 year old single male with an annual pension of £10,500 I put £20,000 into an ISO last year and will do the same this year. I now have another £20,000 to invest. At this moment I'm not looking for extra monthly income.
All replies gratefully received.
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All replies gratefully received.
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Ok, so what do actually want to happen to the money you invest?
Do you just want it to grow in case you need it at a later date?
Whats your position regarding house and possible future care needs?
Whats your position regarding inheritance requirements etc?0 -
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There are a broad range of savings accounts and savings institutions. You should have a look at the best rates here: Best savings accounts: 5.03% easy access or 4.8% fixed rates
Have a think about whther you need instant access to the money, or can you draw out from one of your ISAs if you need it.
Also have a think about whether you want online access to the account, so you can make withdrawals instantly, or whether you want to have to go to a branch of a Buidling Society to make a withdrawal.
The comments I post are my personal opinion. While I try to check everything is correct before posting, I can and do make mistakes, so always try to check official information sources before relying on my posts.0 -
Without more details ( such as answers to the questions in the previous post) nobody can give you a sensible answer.
Here are two more questions;
What sort of ISA did you add £20K to ( a cash one or a stocks and shares one?
Is the £10,500 the state pension or additional to the state pension?0
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