how much money

[Terpe]

Saving do something.. They are a safety net in a country where cash is king.
Remember... No NHS here!
If you have a pension that covers all expenses its still very nice to have 20/30 grand stashed IMO.

As I said, no offence to anyone just expressing my personal opinion.
Of course savings can increase or decrease anywhere.
Exchange rates, inflation may or may not play a role.
I didn't say anything about not having savings.
I expressed a personal opinion
So we agree

[fred]

As I said, no offence to anyone just expressing my personal opinion.
Of course savings can increase or decrease anywhere.
Exchange rates, inflation may or may not play a role.
I didn't say anything about not having savings.
I expressed a personal opinion
So we agree

A friend of mine has used much of his savings building two, 2 bedroom houses either side of the house they live in.. He did it so that when he kicks the bucket and his pension is gone his wife can continue to live there and collect rent for a rather nice income..
This method produces inflation proof cash and is a good future investment too!!
Im hearing from more and more expats living here is that their biggest worry is how their partners will survive here after they die..
No offence taken for goodness sake!!..
All we can do is share our opinions honestly.

[imagine]

A friend of mine has used much of his savings building two, 2 bedroom houses either side of the house they live in.. He did it so that when he kicks the bucket and his pension is gone his wife can continue to live there and collect rent for a rather nice income..
This method produces inflation proof cash and is a good future investment too!!
Im hearing from more and more expats living here is that their biggest worry is how their partners will survive here after they die..
No offence taken for goodness sake!!..
All we can do is share our opinions honestly.

i dont think it realy matters if your in uk or anywhere else, its normal to want your wife to manage ok after your death,its kind of built in instinct, as its usualy the man that pops off first, what do you think?