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Over 50s MoneySaving
Archives for August 2009
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Saving for grandchildren in Australia
I have two small grandchildren who live in Australia and I would like to start savings accounts for each of them, starting with a lump sum of £250, and then putting in £20 a month. Can I do this through UK building societies, or as they're not UK citizens, is that not permissible? Is there a tax efficient way of doing this…
ISA Allowance increase for 50+
If you are over 50 on or before 5 April 2010, from 6 October 2009 your annual ISA allowance for this tax year will increase to £10,200. Hopefully the rates will increase :rolleyes:
Free bus pass under threat?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1204607/The-bus-pass-means-test-Middle-class-millions-lose-right-free-travel.html Should be means-tested, local govt commissioned survey claims.
What happens when a will beneficiary dies?
Hello. I am named as an executor of a friend's will. The will is very simple and leaves his estate equally between his two sons (I am not sure of the exact wording and he is too distraught to talk about it in detail at the moment). One of my friend's sons died unexpectedly at the weekend. Does my friend need to change his…
House deeds transfer
Could anyone tell me if its duable to transfer my house (I own outright) into my daughters name, without it causing my daughter any tax implications ? The reason being that I am getting married soon, & I dont want my husband to be to have any hold over this house. This may seem cold & calous to some, but I have been hurt…
Quick heads up
Just posted my recent experience(s) with Smile/Saga Credit Card services on the Credit Card forum. Might be helpful/interesting to some
Do banks do a cheque guarantee card without it being a debit card?
Not sure if this is in the right place but my 88 year old MIL has had her bank cards used by some low life to the value of £2000 and still counting. She only ever uses them as cheque guarantee cards and even then prefers to use cash. I know the banks used to do these cards - but before I suggest she asks for one (she has…
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