Being thrifty

[Ruach]

I doubt this really has a place here, not really medical, although it certainly helps me feel a bit better, but just want to tell someone!

40 years ago today, I started a life insurance with an attached savings plan, only a modest amount, £5 a month, and then government tax relief, which meant I only paid £4.25, the tax relief went on for 30 years, then I had to pay the full £5 a month. The total paid is £2,130.00. Even when things were at their tightest it got paid. Some times savings are the first thing to go,, sometimes no choice, but it always got paid, and the payout today is £9730.00.

Later that same year my new wife and I took out a joint one of the same plan, this time for £10 a month. This matures in September this year........Nice bit of security as you get older, for not too much of a struggle to pay.

Oh, and on contribution based support group so no backlash in the form of reduced benefits..

[sassy59]

That’s great Ruach and nice to have. Well done xxxx

[Ruach in reply to sassy59]

Thank you Sassy59 XXX

[Hidden]

Very nice.

[Caspiana]

Bravo!! 👏👏👏 A nice experience , I am so glad you shared. xx 🍀

[stamford1234]

Well done, I can see how satisfying that is for you. A bit of good news for a change. Please report back with how you spend it

[Shirleyj]

Lovely little nest egg x

[Hacienda]

Well Done , You Deserve it after all those payments. have a Great Time xxxx

[peege]

Bravo, that's brilliant. Well done you.

A few years ago I found my children's post office savings books. Only about £50 each but when I handed them over they were worth £600 each.

[Ruach]

Yippee! Just found something to spend at least some of the money on................

About an hour ago, our grandson Bertie gained a baby brother, Edward......Mum and baby doing well............