Thanks for the suggestions. I'm not keen on PBs based on the low interest rates. My in-laws have the full whack invested and rarely see a bean in return! The bonds you mention Forumfan - are these the ones you see advertised in the Building Societies ? Or should I be looking somewhere else ? All suggestions gratefully received :)

Hi - hope this is the best forum to pose this question. I'll be getting a tax free £50k in a couple of months time and a £18k pension. I'm still working at the moment and probably will be for another couple of years so I want to save as much of this money as possible at the best rates. After ISA allowances where else should I ...