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Being nosey... How many Regular Saver accounts do you have?
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Yes, 82 will take some beating!Bobblehat said:I guess a lot of members will have realised we have a new leader at 82 RS's
Excel1966 still holds the record (of those submitting figures) for a solo holding of 76 RS's. I wonder if there are still some shy high-roller Forumites out there that, for whatever reason, are keeping their figures close to their chest
I'll save the next published update until shortly after the 3rd Nov, as I expect a small flurry of updates between now and then.
I'll give you a proper update in the next few days, once a couple of Principality maturities are finalised, but it'll definitely be an increase on my total of accounts. Same monthly pay-in though.1 -
I'll do an update at the weekend. Looks like even though a couple have dropped off, I've made net gains, but there's no danger of me catching up to our new pack leader
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Just for information, I now have two!clairec666 said:
Nah, it means we're going to hook you in and make you open moreelsien said:I have one. Guess that means I’m about to be drummed out of MSE. 🤣
All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.
Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.3 -
My figures will be changing quite a lot over the next couple of days as I have 12 maturities + new openings today and tomorrow.Bobblehat said:I guess a lot of members will have realised we have a new leader at 82 RS's
Excel1966 still holds the record (of those submitting figures) for a solo holding of 76 RS's. I wonder if there are still some shy high-roller Forumites out there that, for whatever reason, are keeping their figures close to their chest
I'll save the next published update until shortly after the 3rd Nov, as I expect a small flurry of updates between now and then.
I could include my OH which will put the number way beyond triple figures, but I'm not going to as I think you're comparing chalk n cheese with the same table for sole or duo accounts. Think it should come down to registered MSE users with accounts in their own name.6 -
There is only one of me (at least there was last time I looked) so no OH to consider.My situation since my last posting is as follows. Now up from 21 to 23 accounts. My Christmas 25 Principality has now matured to be replaced by my 3rd 6 month issue 4. I have also started funding the Christmas 26 Principality (taking my accounts there to 5) as well as the Hanley Economic.
Halifax, Zopa and Market Harborough mature in November, and as things stand Zopa is probably the only one I will refresh.
November funding to be £5800 with the total balance on the 1st of the month being approx. £45,800
Minimum rate needed for any new account is 6% although I have 4 at 5.5% with only the RBS currently being funded until it reaches £5,000. @Bobblehat feel free to choose which of these percentages you think is more appropriate in your table.
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Beyond triple figures!exel1966 said:
My figures will be changing quite a lot over the next couple of days as I have 12 maturities + new openings today and tomorrow.Bobblehat said:I guess a lot of members will have realised we have a new leader at 82 RS's
Excel1966 still holds the record (of those submitting figures) for a solo holding of 76 RS's. I wonder if there are still some shy high-roller Forumites out there that, for whatever reason, are keeping their figures close to their chest
I'll save the next published update until shortly after the 3rd Nov, as I expect a small flurry of updates between now and then.
I could include my OH which will put the number way beyond triple figures, but I'm not going to as I think you're comparing chalk n cheese with the same table for sole or duo accounts. Think it should come down to registered MSE users with accounts in their own name.
... I nearly spat my coffee out when I read this 
I'm hoping you mean into triple figures. i.e. 100 to 999
..... otherwise there will be some cardiac arrests!
There has been quite a bit of discussion about the lumping of other half's RS holdings in with their own RS holdings in this thread. I'm detecting a rough 50:50 split on opinion for and against. I personally think, like a few others have mentioned, that as long as the forum member is administrating all the RS's they are declaring and make it clear that the figure is for 2 people then it's OK for the purpose of this table. If opinion swings against this in the future, I'll alter the table. If I remember correctly, the OP has indicated that they are happy with the table as it is.
I've shaded the cells in the table that contain "aggregated Forumites" as a means of drawing attention to those RS figures that are being administered for two people instead of one. They will be visible in the next update.
I'm hoping this small change will help to preserve the fun element to the table
Compiler of the RS League Table.
Being nosey... How many Regular Saver accounts do you have? — MoneySavingExpert Forum6 -
I have just closed one and opened one. Another due to mature next week, but as I have been refused another Principality 4 , I am undecided where to go next. It may not even be another RS, dare I say.
Just me, btw.1 -
For my tuppence worth I also take the view that only those held by the individual should be included so couples shouldn't be included, or at least if they are be included in a separate list (sorry Mrs Bobblehat), otherwise it gives an unfair advantage to couples as they have the ability to double up on accounts between them.Bobblehat said:
Beyond triple figures!exel1966 said:
My figures will be changing quite a lot over the next couple of days as I have 12 maturities + new openings today and tomorrow.Bobblehat said:I guess a lot of members will have realised we have a new leader at 82 RS's
Excel1966 still holds the record (of those submitting figures) for a solo holding of 76 RS's. I wonder if there are still some shy high-roller Forumites out there that, for whatever reason, are keeping their figures close to their chest
I'll save the next published update until shortly after the 3rd Nov, as I expect a small flurry of updates between now and then.
I could include my OH which will put the number way beyond triple figures, but I'm not going to as I think you're comparing chalk n cheese with the same table for sole or duo accounts. Think it should come down to registered MSE users with accounts in their own name.
... I nearly spat my coffee out when I read this 
I'm hoping you mean into triple figures. i.e. 100 to 999
..... otherwise there will be some cardiac arrests!
There has been quite a bit of discussion about the lumping of other half's RS holdings in with their own RS holdings in this thread. I'm detecting a rough 50:50 split on opinion for and against. I personally think, like a few others have mentioned, that as long as the forum member is administrating all the RS's they are declaring and make it clear that the figure is for 2 people then it's OK for the purpose of this table. If opinion swings against this in the future, I'll alter the table. If I remember correctly, the OP has indicated that they are happy with the table as it is.
I've shaded the cells in the table that contain "aggregated Forumites" as a means of drawing attention to those RS figures that are being administered for two people instead of one. They will be visible in the next update.
I'm hoping this small change will help to preserve the fun element to the table
Another point for consideration is that not all updates are that recent, e.g. I've only given a couple of updates and since then I've had some accounts closed, some more opened, so my total is out of date, as I can imagine are many people's totals.
One danger that arises therefore is that if you maintain the table for a while, some may not update their figures for a long time and remain on the leadership board at an artificially high or low level indefinitely. E.g. I can imagine many totals may drop if Principality BS ever decide to do a crackdown on duplicate accounts but people don't update their totals following it for whatever reason then their totals are left artificially high. It may therefore be an idea to possibly add a last updated column (either hidden or visible) and remove people if they don't do an update for however long. This might also ensure the list remains a more manageable size.
As ever you're under no obligation to do any of the above but it's just some ideas for consideration.5 -
A separate individual and couples table is certainly an idea should the file size be too big.
I plan to update mine once a month and will add my entry for the value column once the bulk of November's payments have gone in (otherwise it would be quickly out of date.) I did a spreadsheet yesterday.2 -
Perhaps amend the spreadsheet.to something like......Bobblehat said:
Beyond triple figures!exel1966 said:
My figures will be changing quite a lot over the next couple of days as I have 12 maturities + new openings today and tomorrow.Bobblehat said:I guess a lot of members will have realised we have a new leader at 82 RS's
Excel1966 still holds the record (of those submitting figures) for a solo holding of 76 RS's. I wonder if there are still some shy high-roller Forumites out there that, for whatever reason, are keeping their figures close to their chest
I'll save the next published update until shortly after the 3rd Nov, as I expect a small flurry of updates between now and then.
I could include my OH which will put the number way beyond triple figures, but I'm not going to as I think you're comparing chalk n cheese with the same table for sole or duo accounts. Think it should come down to registered MSE users with accounts in their own name.
... I nearly spat my coffee out when I read this 
I'm hoping you mean into triple figures. i.e. 100 to 999
..... otherwise there will be some cardiac arrests!
There has been quite a bit of discussion about the lumping of other half's RS holdings in with their own RS holdings in this thread. I'm detecting a rough 50:50 split on opinion for and against. I personally think, like a few others have mentioned, that as long as the forum member is administrating all the RS's they are declaring and make it clear that the figure is for 2 people then it's OK for the purpose of this table. If opinion swings against this in the future, I'll alter the table. If I remember correctly, the OP has indicated that they are happy with the table as it is.
I've shaded the cells in the table that contain "aggregated Forumites" as a means of drawing attention to those RS figures that are being administered for two people instead of one. They will be visible in the next update.
I'm hoping this small change will help to preserve the fun element to the table

That's assuming everyone is a Fireman of course ;-)
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