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What would you do with 2k?

32 replies

Drebsm · 25/12/2025 21:51

A gift. Not sure what to do for the best. Any ideas v v appreciated!

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greenwithglee · 26/12/2025 07:52

Id put it in the bank until something came along that I really wanted

Brendathebear · 26/12/2025 07:47

I am a saver, a handbag etc would hold no interest to me. So i would add it to my savings pot and watch it grow so i could spend it at a later day on something I really need/want.

Boring I know but i hate tatt and love financial security.

Thechaseison71 · 26/12/2025 06:34

Business class flight to Thailand

Bjorkdidit · 26/12/2025 06:30

I never understand threads like this.

Is it random musings about how to spend the money.

Or is the situation real and the OP is asking MN to tell her how to use the money but has failed to include any vital information needed to know what is a good use of the money?

Eg it would be utterly stupid to spend it on a handbag or holiday if you're in debt and have no savings. But if you're mortgage free with plenty of savings then you could 'buy yourself something nice' but surely you'd just save the money until you've thought of something? It's not like it expires.

Catladywithoutacat · 26/12/2025 01:48

2k really isn’t a lot to be asking what to do with it. Easily spent on a holiday/designer bag or shoes.

BuntyBeaufort · 26/12/2025 00:01

Pay most of my tax bill.
Not exactly joyous, but a weight off my mind.

ChristmasHug · 25/12/2025 23:30

Is the expectation that you'll spend it and tell the giver what you bought? There's nothing I'd spend 2k on if I was allowed to use it as 'ordinary' income so living expenses/debt/savings.

If I had to spend it probably a long weekend in London with dh going to plenty of shows.

DrCoconut · 25/12/2025 23:23

Pay off my credit card and get some decorating done.

MeouwKing · 25/12/2025 23:07

Put it on an 'orse

Rocknrollstar · 25/12/2025 22:50

A holiday for me on my own or two or three spa breaks on my own.

Lallybroch · 25/12/2025 22:45

I would love a holiday but realistically I need new joists, floorboards and floor covering for my dining room (old house), so that is what it would probably spent on 😏

MrsSkylerWhite · 25/12/2025 22:43

Give it to our adult kids.

MrWimbleofWombleville · 25/12/2025 22:43

I’d buy a couple of Maine Coon kittens. I always rescue my pets but if someone were to gift me a grand or two I’d feel very tempted as I’m totally in love with the breed.

Overthebow · 25/12/2025 22:43

I’d spend half and save half, unless I had any debt or no savings in which case save it all/pay off debts.

beadystar · 25/12/2025 22:42

Depends on what you have/need! My priority for next year is a car, so towards that. Otherwise a holiday.

blankcanvas3 · 25/12/2025 22:42

A lovely bag I think

TheMotherSide · 25/12/2025 22:41

What a wonderful gift.
I'd either save it and put it toward a bathroom renovation (not done for over 40 years in this house according to neighbours who knew previous owners), or spend it on visiting my family overseas (this summer, it'll be 5 years since I last went back).

Thedownwardspiralpath · 25/12/2025 22:40

I need new carpets or really need some dental work and can’t get an NHS dentist. Bit boring 😁

CakeIsNotAvailable · 25/12/2025 22:38

I'd be boring and invest most of it - I'd stick it in my S&S ISA! Might keep a couple of hundred quid out for a little treat.

Toddlerteaplease · 25/12/2025 22:35

My garden needs sorting or I’d get jobs done on the house.

WhoGonnaCheckMeBoo · 25/12/2025 22:34

pay for food and rent tbh but that just reflects my shitty situation…DD home from uni but have no money until next year to top up the food 🤦🏻‍♀️

NeverDropYourMooncup · 25/12/2025 22:30

CarefullyCuratedFurniture · 25/12/2025 22:25

DD - "a deposit on living somewhere else"....DH has just offered it to her. WW3 is breaking out.

DH - 3D printer, he can't think of anything else.

Me - nice bag, nice shoes.

😆

That was a good response from her, very quick.

I take it her father doesn't share her sense of humour?

berlinbaby2025 · 25/12/2025 22:27

A few days in New York.

CarefullyCuratedFurniture · 25/12/2025 22:25

DD - "a deposit on living somewhere else"....DH has just offered it to her. WW3 is breaking out.

DH - 3D printer, he can't think of anything else.

Me - nice bag, nice shoes.

winterbluess · 25/12/2025 22:21

Yeah it would probably go on a holiday here too!