Hi May, Lovely to hear from you. Have you thought about maybe buying a place to rent out. The prices must be near the bottom with every chance of making a profit over the medium term. Or maybe a holiday home to enjoy. Just hate the thought of the bankers nearly walking away with it scott free, well almost! In the meantime keep it in small amounts. I've put some in Nationwide,Northern Rock and a holiday home! We are hoping to rent out the holiday home from time to time to cover running costs. Good luck.