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Savings Advice- where am i going wrong
I have had a virgin isa/pep since oct 98 putting in £60 a month and it is currently worth under £5,000 a little less than I have paid in. Why such a poor return after 7 years. Should I cash it and reinvest in another ISA?
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Private Education Savings
Dear All, I'm looking to send my child to a private school. Can anyone recommend a good way to start saving ? Many thanks.
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Hoodless Brennan
The link to hoodless brennan from both here and the money supermarket has not worked for me for the last 3 days. Also I can see no reference to first month free if I go to HB direct. Anybody know what's going on? Or is it just me?
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Yorkshire Building society
I must congratulate all YBS staff for their prompt service to open my ISA account. I applied 'on-line' for the account and posted my signed application form with opening cheque on 7-6-05, YBS acknowledged that my account was opened on 14-6-05 with 'on-line' access to my account. That's what you call service.
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Alliance and Leicester Savings Product Changes
From Monday 13 June, Alliance and Leicester have dropped 2 best buy savings products for new customers. See the Instant Access Savings and Mini Cash ISAs articles to find out which products have replaced them for new customers. Which accounts have been dropped? The 5.35% paying Online Saver account, and their 5.4% Mini…
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Transfer Shares husband/wife
I believe that I can transfer shares from myself to my wife at no cost as long as I have the correct form. Does anyone know where I can download this form from the web? TIA
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Wage free account?
Hi guys I’m about to start up a savings account and some stoozed credit cards for my ex girlfriend (now a very good friend). She is not very financially or internet savvy, so I have offered to set up and manage it all for her, which isn’t a problem. The problem is I will need to pay the card min payments each month by…
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AA Internet account?
Hi all Is there anything wrong with the AA's internet savings account? It pays 5.31% which is just about the best around now A&L have stopped theirs, yet it does not show up on any best buy sites and doesn't seem to have a mention on here. Cheers Brighty
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where to get most out of 6 months saving account?
Looking to put in around £2000 into a savings account only for 5 to 6 months tho before i go travelling so i want to try and make the most amount of money to help me with my funds before that time anyone know of some good saving accounts with monthly interest for this
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A&L childrens savings accounts - only 2 weeks to go before the interest rate crashes
Just thought I'd remind those of you who have your childrens accounts with A&L that the interest rate will be slashed on 3rd July - a Sunday. Should you wish to move your childrens money - to close the account you need 2 proofs of ID for the account holder (depending whether the account is in the childrens or your name)…
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Guaranteed Growth Plan -too good?
Are these plans ,as good as they sound? i have 20k to invest for the children,and don't want to come out of any investment with less than i went in with (the children may make me homless then!).The plans seem to run for approx 3-6 yrs depending on company.The children are 6 & 8 and the investment is to last until they are…
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Advice Needed on Possible Change
Hey guys, Just wanted some advice on my current money situation and if possible could you recommend better options where they are applicable. Basically i'm a 20 year old male currently earning at present just under £16k per year. I have banked with halifax since i was 16, and have multiple accounts set up with them. Up to…
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Quick question - 8k to invest
Hi guys Quick question - I have 8k to invest that I am not particularly bothered if I can get instant access to and wondered what was the best thing to stick it in. I've got a kid so could stick it under his name. I have no other savings and have a steady income stream and nothing looming that I can see a need to use the…
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children's savings accounts
Hi, I need somebody's help. I have a lump sum to invest for both my children. Has anyone got any suggestions? The new Halifax regular savings account restricts invetments to under £1,200.00 per annum. I need to invest more than this.
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What to do with £50K for a short period
In the enviable position that I have sold my house and have not yet found one to buy so I am moving out to rent short term. Any advice on what to do with £50K for a short term safe investment to get the best return given that i also will need to get access to it quickly I have been on the main site and clocked the Alliance…
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Anyone know anything about ICICI Bank UK
Searching the internet for high interest Instant Access Accounts I came across an unknown to me bank called ICICI. It is offering 5.40%. Has anyone ever dealt with them, or know anything about their credibility.
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Savings for a discharged bankrupt?
Hi, I am now a discharged bankrupt and am looking for the best way to save some of my wages for the next few years. I earn about £1000 to £1500 per month (after tax) and am looking to save £500 a month. I currently bank with NatWest (a STEP account which has online banking with direct debits/standing orders but NO…
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atm dispute(airdrie savings bank)
can anyone help? 7 weeks ago i used the atm machine to lift £250 and it only gave me £210.i went into bank and filled out a dispute form which they sent to securicor who deal with the machine.i waited 5 and a half weeks for them to tell me that the claim had been declined.the bank then asked for the roll from the machine…
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Any advice
£20k invested looking for a monthly income from it.
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Independent Financial Advisers wanted
Can anyone one recommend any Independent Financial Advisors in the Stafford/Stone area? I've currently got an endownment mortgage that I probably need to change to a repayment but need some sound advice first. Also need advice on my other investments and debts too. TIA
