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Anybody got any experience of them, we've got some money in the bank loosing value by the day, not being a natural gambler I don't want to invest in an Andalusian Guinea Pig farm or Bernard Mathews Turkeys, premium bonds seem like a good idea :idea:, Aye or No?
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:roll: And I thought it was about agents or glue..
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Putting some of it into bank shares may be an idea. They might be inclined to treat you a bit better.
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scotty wrote:Anybody got any experience of them, we've got some money in the bank loosing value by the day, not being a natural gambler I don't want to invest in an Andalusian Guinea Pig farm or Bernard Mathews Turkeys, premium bonds seem like a good idea :idea:, Aye or No?
If you don't need instant access to your money you might want to think about putting it into something with a guaranteed return. Most banks and building societies do fixed rate bonds, anything from 3 months up to a few years.

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My mother had the full whack of PB's and EVERY month for the 4 years she had them she won no less than £150 per month - that's (and forgive me as I only do Maths in the morning) £1800 per year. Most Bank/building soc bonds are about 5% gross which equates to about £1500 a year.

Most financial advisors say if you have the wherewithal buy £30000 of Premium Bonds. But that's a lot of money. Sons Numbers One and Two have had a £100's worth each for 4 years. SN1 has won diddly squat and SN2 has won two lots of £50. Gaz has got £5's worth...he's never gonna be able to keep me in the manner I am totally unaccustomed to :lol:
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Oi! Since when did HL become a financial forum? :eek:

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Derail in 3...2...1...

...I've got your premium Bond right here...

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