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Learn about Share Market
Hi ppl... Is there any easy guide on the net available to learn about shares.. I want to invest in shares but i have no clue how... :confused: Will be great if some can point out what i need to think about, fees, etc Thanks all
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Derbyshire regular saver interest rate cut
Derbyshire building society has cut the interest rate from today on their regular saver account from 5.4% to 5% :confused: :mad:
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Halifax Share Dealing
Has anyone had problems receiving funds from Halifax Share Dealing? I've had a couple of times where I've sold shares through HSD and asked for the money to be transferred straight to my bank, only to have to chase it a couple of weeks later. Are these genuine errors or a regular event to improve their cash flow? Please…
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Cahoot Easy Access Saver account - questions..!
Hi everyone, I want to open a savings account and I quite like the look of the Cahoot account - those of you that hold this account, what do you think of Cahoot? Also does anyone know if there are charges/no interest paid if you withdraw some of the savings mid-month, say? Thanks for all your help!
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Asset Management Companies
Hi Looking for an asset management company. I was going to use Hargreaves Lansdown as they have a representative near me and liked their web site and they have discounted funds. But unfortunately they do not deals with non UK tax residents. Can anyone recommend similar companies with web sites that I can check with? Ta…
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Advice for financial future
I am looking for a little bit of advice. I am the director of my own company. The company is a new business and I am not taking a wage from the business yet. I live with my partner and she is in full time employment. We both live on her wage. She is a primary school teacher and pays a considerable amount into a pension. We…
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Carpetbaggers return?
This is Money I can't begin to tell you how bad this article is :rotfl: . Some initial criticisms - IA link What do others think?
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£40.000 to save
I have just been left £40000 from a uncle and would like to know the best place to put it to earn me money whilst not paying any tax as we have just payed £70000 in inheritance tax. I would like to be able to get some of the money if needed for emergencys
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UK Index Trust
I have details of an index tracking range. One of the funds is the UK Index Trust which has no initial fees and0.5% annual management charge. The minimum investment is £50 and there are no withdrawal fees. There are transaction expenses which are not specified in £ or %. It also mentions something called a Portfolio…
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Self-employed people - how/where do you save your taxes?
At present I just let my current account build up and up and then at the end of the tax year, pay my yearly tax bill from my current account. I'm sure there are better ways of doing it than this though - besides the fact that my current account never really shows a true indication of my monthly spending. I'm looking to…
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Direct ISA Issue 2
Help please! After listening to Martins tips about ISA's on th Jeremy Vine show, I helped my 16yr old (working) son to transfer his savings to an ISA -Just under £3000. Now have recieved the paperwork and it says he has to be 18yrs although they knew when we set it up he was only16. Any advice about where to put the money…
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£15,000 savings into a high street bank account
I would like to put £15,000 into a high street bank savings account. I would like no risk and instant access. Which banks are best for me? And would i be able to pay more into the savings account? thanks.
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A&L Online Saver Interest Rate Change
Just noticed that A&L have changed their Online Saver A/C (Issue 2) rate - it is now 4.25% Gross/AER - effective 13 Mar 2006!
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please advise on savings strategy
friend payed off mortgage and wants advice on how best to save his money. has works pension and paying added years. has current account, regular savings, plus saver & isa with a&l and just applied for online saver. wages paid into a&l but also has paltry amounts with nationwide and first direct. has 590 monthly to save but…
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Investment Clubs
Hello - I wondered if there was anyone out there who is involved in an investment club or was a regular investor. I have recently set up a club with some friends and we have so far agreed our terms and constitution, monthly payments, sorted out a bank & stockbroker account (nightmare!) and voted on our first lot of shares.…
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Grateful for advice
Hi all, Grateful for any advice on this proposal. I have come into about £8000 from which i would like to make the maximum possible return over 3 years without exposing to much risk. I was planning to invest the max possible in a cash isa this year (as i haven't used my allowance) - grateful for advice on a good one to go…
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Northern Rock Rate Announcement?
Was speaking to someone yesterday who said they had received a letter last Friday from Northern Rock announcing rate reductions but he wasn't able to remember the details. Has anybody else received any notification of forthcoming rate decreases? Is it going to affect the Tracker Online account?
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Optimum time to purchase Premium Bonds
Is there an optimum time in the month to purchase Premium Bonds? My assumption is that if you buy "just after" a draw (ok, I know there is a time lapse anyway...) then presumably your money sits "idle" until it gets into the qualifying draw. Not explaining this very well... think what I am saying is :) ... as long as I…
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Alliance and & Leicester shares?
I'm looking to buy some shares in Alliance and Leicester - have just opened a current account with them as well - whats the easiest/cheapest way for me to purchase some shares? thanks
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Where to save ?
Can anyone point me in the right direction to invest money for our son not bothered if we need to tie it up for a few years, we would also like to put a small amount away each month, about £950.00 plus £20.00 per month.
