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Bring back the "PIGGY BANK" campaign.
Please see below, a copy of the letter I have just sent to Nationwide, and I urge people to help and support this. It would be fantastic if we could ALL get on to our various savings institutions and get the childrens piggy bank re-instated.:T It taught me to save from an early age, and it's re-introduction as a savings…
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Opening an Icelandic bank account.
Ok guys I know this is gonna sound silly, but after seeing how high the interest rates currently are in Iceland I was wodering does anyone know if it is possible to open a sterling icelandic bank account and take advantage of some decent rates. I am gonna have a thourough look now online but as tis forum is "the place to…
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NS&I Index-linked bonds
What's the general opinion on these? I've a couple that are about to mature and I was thinking of just letting them roll over into the next period, partly through laziness. I have money elsewhere in easy access accounts so I can lock it up for a while without a problem. I've retired early and am trying to live off my…
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Natwest e-savings / Cash ISA confusion
Hi folks, I've got a couple of savings accounts and a current account with Natwest. Probably not the best idea in the world at the moment, but thus far they've proven themselves reasonably competent (certainly moreso than Halifax and Yorkshire -- the former had a tendency to "lose" my money, the latter couldn't even handle…
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FTSE All Share ETF
I was looking to buy an ETF to track the FTSE All Share index but have found the AMC of 0.4% on both the Lyxor and Ishare product to be significantly above the AMC on the Fidelity tracker (AMC 0.1%). I'm surprised by this as I thought an ETF would be lower cost. Can anyone tell me if there's a good reason to use an ETF to…
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Newbie question - Moving cash from ISA to ISA
I have some cash that I would like to put in a stock ISA but would like to take a look around at the options available. If I put my cash into a stock ISA I already have, would I be able to move it at a later date? Thanks
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Is our £20k in the right place?
We currently have £20k in a Natwest e-savings account which pays 1.10% AER at the moment. Looking around would the money be better off in a cash ISA or something? Sorry don't know anything about savings etc. Ideally we would want to still have access to it, or maybe move 10k into long term savings and 10k where it is? This…
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confused?!
hi all im am kinda new to the whole saving thing. i have got a few isa's with a bit of money in them. my question is, i have have been looking into opening a new current account (premier direct account AL) which pays 5% AER but then looking into savings accounts they are paying about 2.7% so am i better off getting a…
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200K to invest
Hi all, I've got roughly 200K to invest but i'm not sure what to invest in:confused: . ideally i want to invest the money and generate extra income from it. I've thought about buying a house and renting it but at the moment with house prices falling its probably not a great idea. Anyone got any suggestions as what to do?…
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Any financial advisors out there?
I'll try to be clear ( I ramble a lot) My nan died 2 months ago - she had altzeimers (sp?) and for the last year or so my parents had conrtol of her finances (Legally - can't remeber what it is called) During this time my parents built an extention on their house for her to live in as she was no longer able to care for…
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Help stocks or not!!!
I currently have all my savings in a cash only ISA, and is there for the long term. Having seen that the markets are pretty low compared to the highs of 2008, is it worth splitting some of this and investing in the stocks (long term) for better growth. If so where do I start looking as I am a complete novice to all…
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where to put savings
Hi all, i just got the last years interest on my savings in Lloyds tsb and it was rubbish. ANy advice where to put £60,000 FOR A GOOD RETURN, I NEED ACCESS TO IT, SO CANNOT PUT IT IN LONG TERM SAVINGS? Smudger
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Short Term Fixed Rate Deals
Hi I am looking for a 3 month Fixed Rate Bond and was wondering what deals were out there? It is for about £20k to £25k as I am looking to buy a house late Summer so can only tie it up this long. I have already used this years ISA allowance.
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Egg Money to Bank Account?
Hi, What's the quickest way to get a large positive balance on my Egg Money card back to my Nationwide bank account? Thanks.
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Northern Rock Shares
What's the latest with Northern Rock shares? I lost track after they disappeared from my Selftrade account. TIA Vigman
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Saving account with bank card
Hello I want to open a bank account which i can open online easily and which comes with any sort of bank card. Advice please
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claiming interest back on a savings account on behalf of my wife
hi, my wife is at home looking after our children and doesnt go out to work so she does get some child benefit etc but not much because. We opened up a tesco savings account and ut some money in it from our hosue sale. We have had a certificate of deduction of tax for my wifes account and she has been deducted tax. I…
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Can i do this?
I have Cash ISA 07/08 in A&L 08/09 in Barclays Can i transfer these both into First Direct e-ISA? I have already open 09/10 with Saffron.
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Over 50's - will you take out an ISA now or delay until October
I've just read that Banks and building societies may bring in “two-tier” rates from October – when the increase takes effect for the over-50s – for savers adding to cash Isas they have already taken out this tax year. “Isa managers are very unlikely to offer higher rates on top-ups,” said Kevin Mountford, head of savings…
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Advice on moving money around!
Hi, I am looking for some advice about where to keep my money for few months.... I have £1450 saved in Halifax's 10% Reg Saver account, that is due to finish at the end of June 2009. I have 2 more payments to put in, which will take the total (minus interest) to £1850. The course itself is very slightly more, and i can…