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Sold house wnat to invest money for 6 months (or Less) while renting, any advice???
Hi All First time post but i could do with some advice. We were in process of selling our house and buying another down south, but last minute when we were due to sign for purchase of house we were moving to, the seller pulled out (after 5 months of negotiations).:mad: So we have decided to carry on with the sale of our…
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Why have the customer reviews on moneysupermarket disappeared?
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Help, My portfolio below, I need to to put me straight!
Hi ppl Hope this is the right area to put this, I started investing in Feb/March this year as i looked at the maket and thought that this is a once in a lifetime opportuity (luck for me I suppose). The thing is if someone could have a look at my Portfolio and let me know where it is lacking (as i know it is) I use Funds…
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real time share prices
Can someone recommend a good free service/stream for following uk or usa share prices? Which ones should be avoided?
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Alliance & Leicester ISA transfer out
I transferred a cash ISA to A&L in January 2009 from Halifax. Its called an Easy ISA when I look on the online account - paying 2.5% I think including 12 month bonus. 7 months on I am considering moving to Intelligent Finance which ironically is part of the hbos (where I moved ISA from in first place). The only advantage…
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Ing
Currently have circa £40k with ING. I see they are now offering 3% to new investors. Has anyone explored how current investors can take advantage of this?
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Saving for a grandchild abroad
Hi, I'm a new poster and new to the whole concept of active saving/investment as well as being a new granny! My new grandson lives in NZ and I would like to put a monthly sum away in his name to fund a gap year in the UK or whatever. Does the fact that he isn't a UK resident make any difference to my options? I'd rather…
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Family Investsments - have you heard about them??
I have a CTF (child trust fund) for my daughter which I opened up with Abbey 2yrs ago. Just received a letter stating that they are passing all CTF to Family Investments and from November we will be dealing with them. Has any heard of them? I am unsure whether to continue this or change to another provider where if I want…
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Lump Sum help!!!
Hi, I have a lump sum of £1,000 left to me and don't want to be able to touch it. However, with so many different saving accounts I really haven't a clue where to put it! Could anyone help me with my options please? Thanks, Darren
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Scottish Widows 5 year bond paying 5.25%
Scottish Widows have today launched a 5 year bond paying 5.25%: 5 YEAR FIXED TERM DEPOSIT: A fixed term post or telephone operated account maturing on 22.9.14 with a minimum investment of £10K paying 5.25% on anniversary (5.15% quarterly, 5.128% monthly). Earlier access on closure only subject to 365 days loss of interest.…
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Can someone please explain to me the nuts and bolts of investing in corporate bonds
Heya I have no problem understanding share investment but I still can't get my head round Corporate Bonds. For the most part I understand the mechanics of them - they are issued at a certain price. Normally 100p but AFAIK you normally have to invest in blocks of £1,000. They mature in a certain year (presumably on a…
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What can I do with 25 Grand and 3 months?
Would anyone be able to offer advice??? I have just sold my house and luckily pocketed 25,000. I would like to use this money as a deposit for another property in 3 months or so. I guess if the ideal poperty came up in 2 months then I might need access to the funds, but equally likelly maybe I will not find one until 6…
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Nationwide Champion Saver
This is Nationwide's version of the High 5 Account. 60 days access and currently 2.8%. http://nationwide.co.uk/savings/notice_accounts/championsaver/ Wondered what people thought of this. My instant reaction is that they have launched this but the Regular Saver remains at 2.5% making it pointless.
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Help regarding buying shares
Hi all, when buying share is a nominee account only good if you are a short term dealer, i.e if you are buying to sell on pretty quickly??? I am going to but some shares tomorrow (more lloyds) I will be holding them long term (2 to 3 years) so would I be better off getting them in a certificate form or in my nominee…
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Saving for child's future
Apart from the CTF (which I don't want to add to since the kid gets it at 18) what do people think about saving for a child's future? I want to put away a small but regular amount to be dipped into in either five or eleven years (private school if local schools not up to snuff) or eighteen years (university). The idea is…
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Child Trust Fund Limit
I have a child trust fund for my daughter, I paid in the £250 from the government and set up a dd paying in £50 per month. I have now increased this to £100 per month as teh limit is £1200 per year (after being pleasantly surprised by the first statement issued which showed a 12% return) My question is, does anyone know if…
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Saving for a grandchild abroad
apologies for posting this twice, inadvertently.
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Halifax Regular Saver 5%
Hi does anyone no how long "Halifax Regular Saver 5%" will be open http://www.halifax.co.uk/savings/regularsaver.asp
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Halifax Share Dealing Service
Hi All. I've opened a halifax share dealing account on Tuesday, they have duly taken £100 from my halifax current account on Wednesday. I can see the share dealling account number on my halifax logon but can do no more with it. Does anyone know how long it should take and if I need to wait for any passwords,etc in the…
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Russia?
Whats your thoughts on investing in russian markets? Is it too late or is it the perfect emerging economy? Any good funds that you could recommend?