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AA 5 year fixed rate bond paying 4.55% being withdrawn wef 4.11.10
Not a great rate I know but best there is at the moment for a fixed rate bond.
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Question re US shares
A few years ago I worked for an American company and was awarded shares that I could buy. At the time they hadn't gone for IPO, so it was a bit of a gamble, but I bought the ones I could when I left @ $5 a share. They went through IPO last year, and are now running at around $24 a share, so I'm doing quite well out of…
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Lloyds locked my accounts
Hello I am hoping some can advise me as the incompetent lloyds staff are unable to do so. I recieved a letter from lloyds asking me to provide proof of identity, which I did in August. The person who was dealing with me took a photocopy of my ID and made a note on my account that I had bought in some ID. I then receieved a…
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Can you recommend share trading book?
I'm looking for any recommendations for a book or creditble online course or learning materials on share trading or investing for the absolute beginner. I don't have any funds right now but would like to learn the principles. Thanks for your help in advance. Mike
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ING high interest saver soon to expire?
Where is best place to move savings to and carry on saving?
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How do I put shares that I already own into a share ISA?
How do I put shares that I already own into a share ISA?
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MSE News: Post Office savings to get UK protection
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: Read the full story: Post Office savings to get UK protection
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ISA Transfer to Halifax
I've done a search on this and still not sure....I've got a Barclays Golden ISA from the previous tax year (o9/10)which I'd like to transfer to the better interest Halifax Rewards Cash ISA - I'd ideally like to set the account up online, fill out the transfer form and send it in, as going to the bank in person is…
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child trust funds - worth carrying on with??
The £20.30 per week of child benefit is being scrapped by the government - is it worth still paying this money for now in to the exisiting CTF or is it better to start redirecting the money elsewhere?
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Sainsburys quietly lower rates
Sainsburys have lowered their rates. Easy Saver and Cash ISA are down to 2.5%. They seem to have forgotten to inform me about this so thought I'd better alert others !
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Is it normal procedure to be charged £15 each time you buy/sell shares?
Hi all, I recently opened a Self Select Isa which allows me to buy and sell my own shares but I've really been put off continuing with this by the fact that I must pay a "commission fee" of £15 each time I buy or sell shares. It's really disheartening and somewhat annoying to have to pay this money because when I look at…
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Getting started in Investing
I've got £3700 to spare from my 2009/10 cash ISA which is lingering in an account paying 0.25%. Recently a friend showed me his account with Fidelity where by he was able to continually move his money around from fund to fund. When he showed me, his total stock had gone up by £500 over night. He uses Morning Star for his…
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Investment Trusts
Is it possible to pay monthly into these and can I wrap this into my HL S and S ISA? If not HL ISAany others? Thanks
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Help!!! Santander Fixed Monthly Saver
I am new to the money savings expert website and would like some advise on whether anyone has ever saved with Santander? I opened a 12 months fix rate montly saver which was due to mature on September of this year but I am yet to receive any interest payment. I have been to my local branch and contacted the telephone…
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£10,000 inheritance..
Hi, i have £10,000 from inheritance and not sure how to make the most of it. i was thinking of investing/saving was expecting to put money into something for either 3 years plus. Any ideas welcome...
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Best Shares ISA?
Hi, I hold about £10k of shares held with td waterhouse. I am aware they have a shares ISA which I understand would protect me from paying tax on the income. Is there a best buy for a share ISA? Is TD Waterhouse's any good? Also, can I buy and sell the ISA shares? and is it worth selling and repurchasing the shares into…
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Switch Machine Facility
Hello,,not sure were to post his but....I have a hairdresing salon and i have decided to get the Credit card/switch machine in my salon.Today Santander rang me to come and have a chat with me to see if going with them would be suitable for my needs. Firstly how would i know if these arnt scammers ringing me and secondly…
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Bringing Euros back into the UK?
Hi All, I am trying to find the best way to get some savings back from Belgium that my relatives have built up over the years. The relatives are still alive, the bank account is in my name, but I now require the money in the UK as part of a housing deposit. The problem is, I want to get it back into the UK as Sterling…
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Newton Higher Income
I see from Hargreaves Lansdown that they are removing the Newton Higher Income from their Wealth 150 list.…
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AA Internet saver issue 3
Just be warned if you are thinking of investing with AA - they take an OUTRAGEOUS 5 wkg days to "clear" your deposit for withdrawal (despite the fact it has gone into your account by electronic DD transfer from a linked bank account!). Even bits of paper that had to be manually processed between institutions (remember…