kev2006n:Phew .... that has been a Saga. Pleased you got there in the end. Hope they gave you a fair amount. Where to save next. My view don't bother spend it! Depends how much you have. It might be the time to buy a second property and sit on it for a while. Don't forget we all nearly lost it, so maybe do something different than give back to another banker is a better idea. The holiday of a lifetime ..... the sports car you've always wanted ...... refurbish the house ...... treat the kids ...... it has to be better than lining another bankers pocket! So May any secret thoughts? Good luck Kevin

Thanks so much Kevin for your sympathies and suggestions. Sorry I've not responded earlier, but I've been away enjoying myself!

I get the point about spending the money, which we will do, but it's where to keep it until it's spent that now presents a problem. Not that there's all that much money we're talking about here, as the Icesave savings were part of my regular savings towards retirement. I was fortunate in not having to worry about life-savings going down the drain/geyser, but every penny has been carefully managed with a view to maximising my small pot.

Great to see Jacqui back, but sorry I can't help on this. Good luck anyway.