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Share Dealing
Does any one know a cheap but good way / company to sell shares. I'm in a share save and have some that I am able to get my hands on. Thanks Dumplin
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Earn 14% interest when saving for Xmas '05 discussion area
This discussion relates to the Earn 14% interest when saving for Xmas '05 article. Click reply to discuss.
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Childrens Savings Accounts
Can anyone advise me, on the best childrens saving accounts? My kids money is currently banked at the Royal Bank of Scotland. My 5yr old has over a£1000 and my 20 month baby has nearly £400, and I don't think they are getting the best interest. I want to move their money, but I am unsure where to. (they have in credit,…
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how to calculate interest earned ???
Hello Everybody I am pretty useless at this kind of thing and I am hoping that some kind number wizz could give me a rough idea of how much interest I will earn on an Egg savings account that I have just opened for my wedding in June 2006. I am puuting £100 a month away which will give me 18 months at £100. The Egg account…
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Distribution Bonds
I need a safe income from a capital sum to fund my Mum's Rest Home fees? The capital is from the sale of Mum's house. She is 86 years old and life expectancy is maybe 4 years??? Any experience of similar would be appreciated.
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Alliance & Leicester Savings account the best @ 5.35%?
As above thanks. I wish now I went for the Cahoot @ 5.5%. Oh well you win some & lose some! Thanks Perry
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Alliance and Leicester Online Saver
Hello, In the process of opening an A&L online saver (5.35%). I am waiting for them to post me the startup stuff. All went smoothly online and they accepted me after the electronic check! HSBC and their uptight ID checks can read it and weep Does anyone know if the direct debit link to your current account can be used to…
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Abbey 7% deal to close on 29th
Hi all, I just opened an Abbey fixed rate monthly saver today and was told by the staff that this offer would close on the 29th. If you were thinking about this HURRY.
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Buy to Let
Not sure whether to go for one bed studio costing c. £135k in my area giving rental income of c. £650 per month or, 3 bed flat costing £210k and giving rental of £850 per month. I guess both properties will eventually increase in value pro-rata. The 3-bed flat would be better to pass on to children or could be an option…
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whats the best interest rate to offer shareholders?
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Moving iSA to another bank??
Hi all, Im currently moving my banking from Natwest to First Direct. I have an ISA with Natwest that is nearly up to this years limit. How do I go about getting an isa with first direct? Would i need to move my isa to my natwest current account then close the Natwest Isa before applying for a FD one?? or can i get one…
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Remortgage for property investment
My parents are remortgaging their house to buy a cheap property in their neighbourhood. They will refurbish the place and hope to sell it in 6-months time. To reduce costs they are just going to remortgage their own house and then settle the balance when the sale completes. I have found a good deal for them from the…
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100,000 k to invest
Hi People, Just asking this question on behalf of a friend. What is the best way to invest this amount of money. Where to invest it? how much? what are the interest rates etc.... All your help would be great, as this is a very important decision for the person involved!!
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Childrens Trust Funds
I know these are new, but I was wondering, as my daughter is eligible for the chancellors handout of a £250 voucher that has to be invested in a CTF, what anyone knows about these?
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Transco Shares - What is happening?
Hi People, Heard in the news yesterday that Transco are being sold or something similar and I thought I read something about Transco buying peoples shares. I have some Transco shares. Was thinking of selling them in the next few weeks or was I right in what I thought I read and should I wait until Transco buy the shares…
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First Direct Savings flyer
Recieved a leaflet in the post with my statement I have foned to check this but always best to ask when you fone them aswell just incase i got someone who didnt know all the dets Open a savings account (Everyday Savings Account, Bonus Savings or Savings Account- Savings Account has the best rate for instant access with…
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Who are AA?
They're offering the best interest rates, but who the hell would I be giving my money to? Alcohlics Anon? Automobile Assoc? I've tried searching the net, but I can't find anything.
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Shares - tax implications? (ISA allowance used)
I have used my full ISA allowance for the year but i'm interested in buying some shares myself through an online broker. I'm just interested in what tax implications there are on this? Is capital gains the only consideration? is yef then i'm safe as i havn't used my alloawnce of £7k or what ever it is (alot more then i…
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lump sum and monthly saving - what's the best way?
We have had 2 accounts with Family Investments since our children were born, each is worth about £3000. I have no idea whether the returns are good or not and I don't know how to tell. I am thinking of moving to something I would be clearer about eg ISA or TESSA. I would like to keep this money for my kids to give them…
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How to invest £10k, JOINT account, hassle free??
My wife and I have received a £10k windfall. We want to lock this away, it has to be in a Joint account and we don't want hassle of managing anything... I have thought about a long term savings account - stick the lump sum in there and watch it grow...any good ones out there? Or, put it into premium bonds... What else can…
