How to thank parents? Money gift

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As my username states, how do I thank my parents who have bailed us out of a very tricky financial state?

Debt of 50k all written off by them because they don't want to see us suffer month to month anymore.

They don't want material things, obviously I've said thank you a million times.

What can I do for them to show them how grateful?

Flowers? Cook a meal? Nothing feels good enough for the hole they have got us out of.

They've asked for nothing btw, but I feel we owe them something.

Also they don't want the money back, said to class it as early inheritance.

Well I would see spending any real money on them a bit counter productive but something really meaningful could work. What are they in to? Do you have children as that widens the scope a bit?

That's my issue, I don't want to spend money on them because they don't want for anything and wouldn't expect it and like you say, is counter productive. They wouldn't want us to buy them a gift.

We do have children but they are primary age so don't know our financial situation.

I think a really nice, heartfelt letter or card telling them how much they have helped, how grateful you are, and what impact that it has had on your lives would probably mean more to them than anything. Maybe accompanied by a special art project by your children to show their grandparents how much they love them.

Promise them that you're never going to get into a "tricky financial state" again - that will probably be the thanks they'd like.
And remember they bailed you out and change how you deal with your finances from now on.

I know someone whose parents have bailed her out a couple of times (adding up to way more than the £50k you got)
Sadly she doesn't learn from it - carries on as before as she knows they'll just bail her out again......

Maybe a gesture like flowers and a nice message would be appropriate?

Plus going on, maybe demonstration that you've really made the best of the fresh start that their gift has given you?

Without any context about how the £50k debt arose, I don't want to assume that it was due to reckless spending or similar, but if this is it, and your parents are the financially prudent type, what will really upset them and make them feel unappreciated will be if you overspend in the future and struggle to pay for essentials or run out of money etc. So if this how the debt ran up, don't do this again

Instead make sure you save a decent chunk each month so you have money put aside for things like Christmas, holidays, car costs etc etc.

Cross posted with @TimeToChange111

I'm a parent in this situation. We said the same to our son/dil.
We have been lucky to be able to help and seeing the relief of stress is enough for us.
A thank you is more than enough. As a parent, I just need to see my child ( no matter how old he is) having a fulfilling life. If I can help with that, I will. If he'll let me.
Family, innit😁

How lovely!
The children with you can stage a play/concert for them. Art work, music etc.
It'll be lovely.

I know with my parents they love spending time with us and the children (10 and 7) so I often invite them on days/afternoons out. I know they really appreciate it and while they have lots of their own interests and are still close to friends they have from school and see regularly, they love having fun with our children. It doesn't have to be anything expensive, a trip to a park/picnic/NT property. Or if you are going on an inexpensive holiday then would they like to come along (not assuming you'd pay for them).

Thank them by turning your life around and never getting into debt again.

I paid off £32k, some with family help. 5 years later and I don't so much as have an overdraft facility.

By living your best life and having them watching your financial situation stabilise and improve over the years.

And a heartfelt thank you card that is hand written, none of that Moonpig bollx.