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the share centre, what's the deal?!
Just came across the above at share.com, has anybody dealt with these guys before?, they come across very friendly, 'we are here to help' vibes, but are they any good?!, thanks in advance :)
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Fundology
Anyone interested in Fund investment would do well to consider "investing" in a copy of a book just published entitled "Fundology". It has been written by John Chatfeid-Roberts who is the very experienced and extremely successful head of Jupiter's MM team. As the name implies, it gives the lowdown on how funds work, how to…
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Unsure Where To Save My £40k
I am about to receive a lump sum of £40K (house sale proceeds). In the future I would envisage a part of this sum being placed into a business venture, but this may be in a year or two. In the meantime, I am unsure of the best place to invest. I have considered splitting some into my 4 children's savings accounts to avoid…
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When will new Europe run out of steam?
In summer 2004 I bought my first new Europe fund, since then its almost doubled in value. The underlying shares are heavily into Banks, Energy and Telecoms. In summer 2005, the manager switched his top holdings into Gazprom and Lukoil thus ramping up growth. The Energy move is pretty clear, but telecoms and financial…
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have you lost any savings???
forgive me if this information is already available on here, but i have not seen it and thought it might help quite a few moneysavers to track down money they forgot all about!! track down any old accouns that may have been set up years ago by a loving long lost relation or old accounts you may simply have forgotten about…
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Depression protection?
I have been reading some fascinating articles about the Great Federal Reserve Coup 1913 and the Great Depression theories (just Google the titles and you will be reading for hours) tonight and it has fixed one question in my mind... How do you protect your savings when all around you is going to hell?? :confused: The West…
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Best new Special Sits fund?
I was just looking at the performance of Fidelity's Special Situations fund, run by the famous Anthony Bolton, which I happened to buy almost exactly a year ago.Plus 28% over the period - quite satisfactory:) However it's not a good idea to buy into this fund now as the charges have been put up for new entrants and the…
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best place to put savings...skipton??
Hi there, Want to put my savings probably into a 1 year bond, have looked at the site https://www.moneyfacts.co.uk and I seem drawn to the skipton bs. What do you think of it. I notice that it offers that financial compensation scheme which is a good reassaurace to me. Advice appreciated :)
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Halifax shares
Years ago have been given 200 shares from Halifax when they converted. How can i find out their current value and what is the best way to sell them? Since then they merged with bank of scotland. thanks
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Trust account for children
Hi looking for a trust account for the children. Any recommendations and any idea of how it works. I am on income support and have the children living with me. My partner puts money into the children's account which is affecting my benefits. Been told that if their accounts were a trust it will not affect my benefits.
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Interest rates in europe/overseas
Can I open a saving account in europe and take advantage of higher interest rates????? Is this easy?? Jules
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changing lots of Euros to pounds
I shall shortly be realising an investment of 100000 euros and I was wondering if anybody knew of the cheepest way of changing this amount to good old pound notes. TIA
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Best place for kids inheritance?
Hi First post here so go easy on me! :D My grandfather passed away last year and has left money to my children, approx £8000 to each of them, to be held in trust until they are 18. Daughter is currently 5, son is 3. Executors of the estate have to decide where it goes but have asked me for my preference? Obviously, it…
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HELP Wrong name on savings book!!!
hi my great nan died two weeks ago and we had the funeral yesterday.. at the funeral me and all my cousins were given a envelope containing a savings book.. the savings book is an investment account through the po great nan opened one for each of us years ago roughly 1990.. problem is the name on the book is L C I FRENCH…
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Rate cuts
Taken from 'The Times': Moneyfacts, a price comparison website, has warned savers that they must keep an eye on their returns after a wave of rate cuts across leading accounts. Nationwide has cut the rate on its ESavings account by 0.2 per cent to 4.55 per cent while Halifax has chopped returns on its Web Saver by 0.15 per…
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Fidelity Global Property Fund
Any thoughts on this new fund?
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The balanced portfolio?
I am showing my ignorance but….? Is having a balanced portfolio the right way to invest, or is it just a way of saying ‘I’m tracking the market’ with a certain bias. One prominent broker used to have a website where you could answer some questions on your attitude to risk, which then offered tranches of various funds to…
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Windfall - What's the best way to save it?
My boyfriend and I have recently received a windfall of £6,000 and would like to save it, but we're not sure where. Obviously, we would like to make as much interest as possible. I know that Mini Isas are a good bet, but I already have one going, so we could only put £3000 in one in my boyfriend's name. What should we do…
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How to save for college?
I currently have about £5500 in a Pru with profits savings plan, paying in £60 a month. It matures in 2012. It's supposed to help put the kids through Uni but I'm worried its not going to pay out very much. Is there something better and less risky I could invest in that would give me a lump sum in about 5 years? I could…
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First Direct - Not Esavings
Rate information from Monday, which I only found today: First Direct has reduced rates on EVERDAY SAVINGS (up to -0.25%), BONUS SAVINGS (up to -0.05%) and SAVINGS (up to -0.24%) These aren't the best paying accounts but looks like more evidence of providers trying to balance their books a bit better. . .
