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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
I have them and get about £50 a year out of them.
Paul Lewis, the MoneyBox man, says that the changes will mean it's not really worth getting them now unless you can put in a lot or just want your money to sit there safely and not do anything.
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"I have them and get about £50 a year out of them.
Paul Lewis, the MoneyBox man, says that the changes will mean it's not really worth getting them now unless you can put in a lot or just want your money to sit there safely and not do anything.
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Jeez. Thanks.
What constitutes a lot? |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"I have them and get about £50 a year out of them.
Paul Lewis, the MoneyBox man, says that the changes will mean it's not really worth getting them now unless you can put in a lot or just want your money to sit there safely and not do anything.
Jeez. Thanks.
What constitutes a lot? "
Over £10k.
Have a look at what Paul Lewis and Martin Lewis say on their sites.
I only have a couple of thousand but have been lucky and usually get two £25 cheques a year.
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"I have them and get about £50 a year out of them.
Paul Lewis, the MoneyBox man, says that the changes will mean it's not really worth getting them now unless you can put in a lot or just want your money to sit there safely and not do anything.
Jeez. Thanks.
What constitutes a lot?
Over £10k.
Have a look at what Paul Lewis and Martin Lewis say on their sites.
I only have a couple of thousand but have been lucky and usually get two £25 cheques a year.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Tend to buy shares in the indistry that I work in.
Couple of tips - Wandisco in sheffield - Cloud Solution Developer
Nio - chinese “Telsa Killer”
Id rather be in control of my own decision and money than in another person. |
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"Tend to buy shares in the indistry that I work in.
Couple of tips - Wandisco in sheffield - Cloud Solution Developer
Nio - chinese “Telsa Killer”
Id rather be in control of my own decision and money than in another person. "
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By *ingAlMan
over a year ago
hereford |
I've had £28000 worth for 12 years, get about £25 a month on average, apart a £500 win, not sure how that would compare with an ISA or something, always a chance of a big win though, unlike an ISA |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Depends how much you’re looking to invest. Believe there was a recent study that said you need £32k to pretty much get a monthly return. That said, if you look at the monthly winners of big prizes you do see the occasional ones holding under £1k
Good thing about pb is that you don’t lose your original investment and you can access the cash in 2/3 days
If you do invest good luck with the monthly draws |
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By *ara JTV/TS
over a year ago
Bristol East |
"I had some bought as christening gift when i was a baby and never had a penny from them...but then it is only £11 worth of bonds "
Lol I have three £1 coupons I inherited from my dad lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I have them and get about £50 a year out of them.
Paul Lewis, the MoneyBox man, says that the changes will mean it's not really worth getting them now unless you can put in a lot or just want your money to sit there safely and not do anything.
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I've hear that for years. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Not worth the return on investment. You're better off having private investments with low risk shares/funds that pay dividends.
Most of my investments automatically top themselves up instead of paying me a divident but i've had £80 returned this year in dividends from only around £2,000 in shares.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Not worth the return on investment. You're better off having private investments with low risk shares/funds that pay dividends.
Most of my investments automatically top themselves up instead of paying me a divident but i've had £80 returned this year in dividends from only around £2,000 in shares.
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^ This financial year, not just in the last 3 months  |
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By *litterbabeWoman
over a year ago
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I have some, and I don't win very much, but I have not got enough to win regularly. I so would love their agents to come knocking on the door to announce the million pound win at the beginning of the month though.
I reckon my winnings are average less than 1% per year. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have done really well with the few that I have. Every year for the last 8 years Ive got way way more than I would have with a bank or building society,and there’s no risk of losing my money, and winnings are tax free
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Tend to buy shares in the indistry that I work in.
Couple of tips - Wandisco in sheffield - Cloud Solution Developer
Nio - chinese “Telsa Killer”
Id rather be in control of my own decision and money than in another person. "
Any more tips greatly appreciated! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've got the maximum £50,000. The money is secure and can be accessed immediately if needed. Averages about £500-£1000 winnings per year. It adds a bit of fun to savings compared to the -1% interest on offer at banks. It also helps if you're lucky. |
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By *hav02Man
over a year ago
Glasgow/London |
I've got about £5000 invested since my days in uni.. Have only ever received a couple of £25 cheques. It's rubbish  I invest my money elsewhere and get a better return by controlling myself. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I receive small cheques virtually every month and its tax free. Better rate of return than banks, the cash is safe and theres a chance of winning big lumps of cash. |
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By *ndy58Man
over a year ago
Birmingham |
"I've got 30k in bonds and I get between 11 and 15% return. "
Bullshit. The current prize rate is 1.4%, the only way you could get anywhere near double figures is if you have been winning higher value prizes (£5K or more) on a regular basis, which is extremely unlikely. If you want us to believe you then post details of the wins you've had in the last couple of years. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I have them and get about £50 a year out of them.
Paul Lewis, the MoneyBox man, says that the changes will mean it's not really worth getting them now unless you can put in a lot or just want your money to sit there safely and not do anything.
Jeez. Thanks.
What constitutes a lot? "
the max is 100k per person, in my opinion, they arent worth it unless you can put in the max, my parents , retired, both have the max amount, and it pays more than thier pensions, but after downsizing they had the cash, for a safe investment you cant do better, you can make more with other investments, but you also risk loosing money, with premium bonds your money is always there if you need it, certainly better than a savings account |
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By *litterbabeWoman
over a year ago
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I think it's hard to know where to invest, a family member is taking tentative steps into investment and has put £100 in bitcoin and £100 in Tesla, and it is bringing in on paper results. At the moment it is very short-term and volatile but certainly interesting. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Yeah I had some after I sold my house bought £50,000 with and won about £750 in a year not a bad return and you can win big"
Not a bad return ? 1.5% a year. I understand it’s a safe bet for people who are risk averse, but still that’s a very very low return for such a large sum of money. Would it not be better in bricks and mortar, earning 8 or 9% a year plus the value of the investment rising at same time. I understand perhaps why people invest £100 or so as it’s the lure of maybe winning like the lottery. But I can’t fathom people investing 10s of thousands into them as an investment vehicle. |
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"Thinking of sticking a cheeky windfall on some Bonds.
Does anybody have them/rate them? "
they are not bad if you have a lot to put down and are prepared to wait. If you have a good decent amount to put down then the wins here and there over the year will amount to more than interest to be fair. Lot easier to claim back out of bonds to should you need the money. That’s my opinion on them but I am talking 20K +. Not sure what the maximum is any more think it was raised but I have some in my name and and couple of family members who I trust |
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"Yeah I had some after I sold my house bought £50,000 with and won about £750 in a year not a bad return and you can win big
Not a bad return ? 1.5% a year. I understand it’s a safe bet for people who are risk averse, but still that’s a very very low return for such a large sum of money. Would it not be better in bricks and mortar, earning 8 or 9% a year plus the value of the investment rising at same time. I understand perhaps why people invest £100 or so as it’s the lure of maybe winning like the lottery. But I can’t fathom people investing 10s of thousands into them as an investment vehicle. "
bricks and mortar by far is best investment but again depends on where you can buy and how much you have. To see a decent return any time soon you would need at least 300K. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Yeah I had some after I sold my house bought £50,000 with and won about £750 in a year not a bad return and you can win big
Not a bad return ? 1.5% a year. I understand it’s a safe bet for people who are risk averse, but still that’s a very very low return for such a large sum of money. Would it not be better in bricks and mortar, earning 8 or 9% a year plus the value of the investment rising at same time. I understand perhaps why people invest £100 or so as it’s the lure of maybe winning like the lottery. But I can’t fathom people investing 10s of thousands into them as an investment vehicle. bricks and mortar by far is best investment but again depends on where you can buy and how much you have. To see a decent return any time soon you would need at least 300K. "
You can buy a relatively modern apartment near us for £60k and it would return £6k a year in rent. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Yeah I had some after I sold my house bought £50,000 with and won about £750 in a year not a bad return and you can win big
Not a bad return ? 1.5% a year. I understand it’s a safe bet for people who are risk averse, but still that’s a very very low return for such a large sum of money. Would it not be better in bricks and mortar, earning 8 or 9% a year plus the value of the investment rising at same time. I understand perhaps why people invest £100 or so as it’s the lure of maybe winning like the lottery. But I can’t fathom people investing 10s of thousands into them as an investment vehicle. bricks and mortar by far is best investment but again depends on where you can buy and how much you have. To see a decent return any time soon you would need at least 300K.
You can buy a relatively modern apartment near us for £60k and it would return £6k a year in rent."
I rent properties and have Premium Bonds. Being a landlord isn't all that. That £6,000 in rent isn't pure profit. You will usually pay an estate management company 10-12%, most areas require you to purchase a landlord licence for the property, there's annual checks that need to be carried out plus you need to factor in repair bills. Don't forget that you need landlord building and content insurance especially if you leave in a washer or a fridge etc. The tax man also wants his cut and there's the panic of the property possibly being vacant between tenants or troublesome tenants that don't pay. Don't believe the hype. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I own rental properties myself also and have for nearly 20 years. Yes there’s others factors but as an investment vehicle there’s no comparison with premium bonds for return. Even factoring in costs. Plus you also have capital appreciation. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"I thought the max you could have was 50k ???
It is
thought it was 100k per person,
well thats what my parents have each, might be wrong tho"
You can check NSI site, it's 50k per person |
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