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Thanks very much for that. I was thinking to move the money over into another NS&I account as I'd started saving about a year ago and won nothing and last month was when I reached full holding (for October) so I thought I'd see if I got anything on my first draw. Pretty lucky, hope it lasts!1
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I hope it lasts for you too, and me and others.Corduroy pillows are making headlines! Back home in London now after 27years wait! Duvet know it's Christmas, not original, it's a cover.1
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Got the 'you've just won' email yesterday (3rd):
1 x £100 for October on £11k holding (Did have £40K but took out £29K to put into NS&I growth bond last month)
Never let the perfume of the premium overpower the odour of the risk0 -
1 x £50 on £400 holding 1
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I keep forgetting to post each month; so a recap of this year's wins on maximum holdings:
Jan £ 0
Feb £125
Mar £ 25
Apr £ 75
May £150
Jun £ 25
Jul £ 0
Aug £ 75
Sep £575
Oct £350
It's been decent overall.FDF savings target = £20k by 31 December 2027 ... 105 weeks to go!
October 2025 = £8217.86 November 2025 = £9463.40 December 2025 = £9766.54
January 2026 budget =£400.00 and 34 days remaining0 -
Nothing for the third month in a row (first time that has happened since Full Holding).2
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Poxy £25 and a poxy 1% yield.
Premium bond Returns Invested Total prize Yield Tax Year £50,000.00 £500 1% 23-24 £50,000.00 £650 1.3% 22-23 £50,000.00 £425 0.85% 21-22 £50,000.00 £775 1.55% 20-21 £50,000.00 £725 1.45% 19-20 £50,000.00 £950 1.9% 18-19
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Glad I'm not the only one with bad luck
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£175 on full holding0
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£150 on full holding
Past wins
February £150March £300
April £250
May £125
June £225
July £50
August £225
September £375
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