3 years ago I sold my property to buy a new build flat. When this was being built, my son owned up at being in large debt and as my DIL was terminally ill with cancer and I didn't want her to be upset with bailiffs knocking on the door, so I helped them out with £20,000. I had to cancel going forward with the newbuild and decided in my 60s to rent instead and help family out as needed.
After I separated from my ex, i began working in a hospital part time as an administrator which paid my rent without touching my equity in the bank. I loved the job and department. Then the hospital put in a new computer system which I and many others could not get to grips with. We also had pressure put on us by managers as targets were not being met due to no fault of our own. When my younger jobshare colleague handed her notice in after working there 20 years, I too felt strongly enough to leave too.
I had planned to retire at 70 so rather than fritter all my money away i put £75 000 away in a limited edition 7 year Bond with good interest paid yearly, which would mature when I retired. It still has 4 years to run and i can't touch it. The rest of my savings is just £25 000 and I only have the state pension to live on. My rent is £750 a month of which I paid 6 months in advance in September. I won't have enough to bridge the four years renting. Does anyone know if a Bond like this could make exceptions in extenuating circumstances, because if it did I would try and buy a smaller property in a cheaper area rather than renting again..
Good Morning Friday 25th April 2024
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