-
How to request SA tax return
Can someone advise how I can request to go on SA. For y/e 2026 HMRC have overtaxed my pension (via emergency tax), I also need to inform them of a small capital gain (They don't know about this), and confirm interest received. (They overestimated/got this wrong). Logging onto gateway doesn't help (directs me to form SA55…
-
Investment Platforms Capital Gins/ERI Reports for General Investment Account
I currently have GIA with both HL & Interactive Investor neither supply or track CGT or ERI so I am looking to switch these trading account portfolios to either AJ BELL,FIDELITY OR CHARLES STANLEY , obviously price is relevant but also quality of their reports making easy for tax returns etc ? Also has anyone used an…
-
Best short term savings account
Hi, I've just taken partial retirement and received a lump sum which I'm still trying to decide what to do with. Any advice on where to hold the money in the meantime would be very helpful! Some of it is already earmarked and I plan to open an investment ISA so I'm just looking for something short term and with easy…
-
Monthly bank charges
As I pay tax on the interest I earn on my savings with certain banks, can I offset this a little by claiming back the bank charges I pay monthly just to have the account?
-
Building Society Passbook not proof of account
Prior to the 2008 financial crisis, I opened Passbook savings accounts with various building societies attaining membership rights. Following the 2008, their interest rates reduced considerably so most of my savings went to stocks and share ISA's leaving the Building Society accounts dormant accruing negligible annual…
-
MSE News: Child Trust Fund letters sent to thousands of young people missing £2,200 on average
Thousands of 21-year-olds are set to receive a letter from the Government reminding them they've got a forgotten Child Trust Fund, worth £2,200 on average. Inevitably this means scammers will likely take advantage, so here's how to make sure your letter is genuine and how to track down lost savings yourself for free… Read…
-
Chase Saver With Boosted Rate
I'm in the process of moving my savings from Monument Bank as their rates are now dragging behind and I'm looking at the Chase Saver With Boosted Rate as I prefer to have instant or short access(30 days max ). However I find the following a little confusing; The MoneyFacts website states that the Chase Saver With Boosted…
-
Selling shares in certificate form
Really need to sell my very small holding of BP shares that I have as a certificate (bought way back in 2008 roughly). I used to use x-o but have only just discovered they've closed (I got no e-mail about that happening). Where can I sell these shares now?
-
Cheapest Platform to Buy Gilt
Looking into putting money into a gilt, and want to ensure I am using the most cost efficient platform. What is the cheapest platform to buy a gilt? Is there a platform with a sign up incentive? Does it depend on how much you are putting in? Does it depend on what Gilt you are selecting? If it helps, I will be going for a…
-
Midas Man - Studio POW (Epstein) Ltd Film Investment
Does anyone know what is happening with the investments made in Midas Man and the other Studio POW productions? Studio POW Ltd itself appears to have been dissolved, although the Midas Man vehicle is still open. The websites and phone lines have gone - where has the film gone? All info woud be gratefully received…..
-
ZOPA Cash ISA Transfer out
I have been experiencing issues over the past number of days in attempting a transfer of my ZOPA Cash ISA to Moneybox Cash ISA. To date I have attempted four times a transfer with each one failing. I contacted ZOPA who after an hour of messaging they repeated that the transfer was a Partial transfer which they do not…
-
Health is important with investing, not just wealth.
I was having a think about investing recently and even compared to 10-15 years ago we have never had so much advice and information at out fingertips regarding investing. Loads of online videos, forums, online journals and you can order investing books online as well. i remember in the early days of Youtube things were a…
-
The Cashback for Bank or Investment Accounts *No Chat*
This is the "No Chat" thread, please only post announcements and use the discussion thread for anything else Open and fund any Prosper savings or investment account with a minimum of £10,000 and get £100 when you keep it on the platform for at least six months across savings and…
-
What age to move from investments to cash savings
My understanding is that investments in stocks and shares are for the long term due to short term ups and downs but over time will give a better return. Whereas savings have a lower return but you can't loose your money. At what age does long term investments become less prudent in relation to life expectancy and the need…
-
Problems selling entire UK gilt holding on II
I am trying to sell my entire holding of a UK Gilt, but the platform is not allowing me to. For example, I hold 38633 shares of TN28 in my trading account. I want to sell my entire holding, but when I try to sell a quantity of 38633 I am told "exceeds holdings of 38633". It will accept a sale of 38632, however. How can I…
-
Cyber security, savings accounts and banks
I had a query about an ISA with a UK BS which I posted via secure message. I received a call from them and they wanted me to prove who I was by revealing personal information and password details. Although I'm fairly confident the call is genuine is there no UK standard for banks and BS to prove who they are when they…
-
Zopa issues.
Has anyone had trouble with Zopa today? I just updated to the latest app and now I can't transfer money out.
-
Santander Edge Saver ending.
One of my Santander Edge savers is ending. My 6% interest will drop to 3.5%. What's the process ? Wait until it matures then close it and open a new 6% one ?
-
Funding Granddaughter School Fees
It was over a year ago that I posted a question regarding the best way to fund future school fees for my 6 year old granddaughter. I received some excellent replies at that time. If it all goes to plan she would start funded education in September 2031. I did not go down the investment track as it was felt the timescales…
-
NS&I Index-Linked certificates - changing terms?
Sorry for silly question, but is there any downsides to changing the term from 5 years down to 3 years at maturity? I see the both pay CPI + 0.01% so the reward is the same, so earnings should be comparable year on year? Or have I missed something? I assume a 3 year term is probably a better bet as not locked in? Also,…
Have a savings question you're keen to discuss? Here is where posts around ISAs and tax-free savings live.
21.8K discussions
167.1K comments
Most recent: LLoyds/Halifax ISA Cashback Offer question by gwapenut
Today at 12:21PM
