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Virgin one account

I have had a "one account" since 1991, it seems good to me but am i doing the right thing. Over the last couple of years i hane been reducing my borrowings at a rate of over £1400 per month.:rotfl:

My worry is am i making the best use of my spare cash??. My mortgage would be paid of in 4 years at this rate

Any advice would be welcome
Just A Grumpy old Jedi

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  • luckyfool
    luckyfool Posts: 1,683 Forumite
    Is there something else you would rather spend your money on?

    Do you have an investment you could funnel your overpayments into instead that would pay you a return equal to your mortgage interest rate net of income tax?
  • janken
    janken Posts: 559 Forumite
    Thanks but i have nothing i want at this time. Can you sugest any savings / investment that would give 6.35% plus i am a 40% tax payer
    Just A Grumpy old Jedi
  • luckyfool
    luckyfool Posts: 1,683 Forumite
    By my calculation you would need an investment paying 10.58% gross.

    I would stick to overpaying your mortgage.
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