derestricted Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 Is there a safe alternative to NS&I premium bonds? Can't say I was overly disappointed as I got around 1.2% last year, but with rate drops over time, it's as good as useless. Not really looking for anything risky at this stage, as I'm looking to buy a house etc, so this is just money for safe keeping that's currently doing very little. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mkil Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 As good as useless? Have you seen the safe returns elsewhere? lol. Premium bonds still offer the best safe return if you've got several thousand or more in there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
derestricted Posted February 23 Author Report Share Posted February 23 House it is then. I suppose it was above inflation, but it's still a pretty depressing return. And I suppose everything's safe until it's not. If the whole world come crashes down and I'm paid via a guarantee after a tonne of money is printed, it's not worth anything at all really is it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mkil Posted Thursday at 08:47 AM Report Share Posted Thursday at 08:47 AM If things get that bad then a house isn't going to protect your money either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
derestricted Posted Thursday at 10:22 AM Author Report Share Posted Thursday at 10:22 AM Well if they start taking property off people forcefully, then I guess not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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