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Leeds BS Member Loyalty Saver (Issue 3)
closed issue,no change on rate :( previous years all base rate increases were passed on http://www.leedsbuildingsociety.co.uk/savings/rates_closed.html
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What is the best saving option?
I need to start saving - i have a mini cash ISA that I pay into each month but what an additional savings option - If I want a savings plan that i don't need to access for x time is a pension the best option? Or if I need something that I access say every few months say as high interest savings plan that may dip into to…
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Able to hold shares at 16?
My Grandfather died a year ago and he left me some money which the trustees (my dad and uncles) invested in RBS shares. I've read somewhere that it is possible for 16 year olds to hold shares from companies registered in Scotland from the age of 16, but is it different because they were bought with a legacy from a will in…
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Leek United Bdg Soc new 5.95% savings bond
Leek United Building Society mentions on its site the full 0.25% interest rate rise will be passed on, effective June 2nd, for its variable rate savings accounts. This excludes the existing Regular Saver because it has a Fixed Rate (7.50% gross). June 1st sees the Society launch a new Fixed Rate savings bond with a…
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Latest kerfuffle from ING Direct (merged)
Apols if there is already a thread about this, but I can't find one. Just had an email saying they will pay 5.75% for 3 months on their ordinary savings account, on any new money deposited between today and 15th June. This compares with the current 5% rate. As far as I can see, nowhere do they say you can't transfer money…
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Best teenage investment / savings accounts?
My in-laws have £5,000 to invest for both of my teenage kids, the questions is where to put it? The kids want it tied up until they are 20 which is 3 and 5 years respectivley. We may also like to add to it along the way. Any suggestions?
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Chorley BS increase regular saver rate - 7.75%
Chorley Building Society have increased their Rovers Premiership regular savings account rate by the full 0.25%, from 7.50% to 7.75%, w.e.f. 1st June 2007 (today). See here.
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Coventry First - Upped Rate!
As expected Coventry has upped the rate of the Coventry First account: http://www.coventrybuildingsociety.co.uk/savings/ProductFeatures.aspx?ProdCode=CA3 From 1st June: Coventry First - 1st year: 6.10% AER Coventry First - 2nd year: 5.72-5.77% AER (depending on balance, over 10k)
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Regular Savings advice wanted
Hi all I am a non tax payer and I want to put £8,000 plus £100 a month into a no risk account for 10 years, can anyone advise me which account will earn me most interest. I just want to leave the money there and not touch it for 10 years. I would be grateful for any advice.
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What do you have to do to get tax free savings?
I take that you have to be a non- income tax payer and that you have to fill some sort of form in not to pay tax on your savings account?
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N Electric Shares : Shareholder Partnership
I have just had an 'out of the blue' phone call from 'The Shareholder Partnership' Some shares my elderly father has, Northern Electric are no longer valid, as the company was bougt out by another organisation. All previous shares were bought out. According to the company, my father is due money for his shares, which is of…
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Offshore Salary
I'm a freelancer and I'm about to sign a contract with a company in the US. Payment is around 2000USD per month. Instead of them paying into my account in the UK, I was wondering if I could setup an offshore USD account for them to pay into. The reason being, if what I understand is correct, I won't have to declare this as…
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Halifax bank WebSaver withOUT card now 5.05%
5.05% interest rate starting June 1 for WebSaver balances under £5,000 seems uncompetitive. It is also the first rate rise since 5% applied December 1st. Halifax bank's site states on its Rates page : ''New tiers introduced on 1st June 2007 on Variable option without cash card'' 5.05% on £1+ 5.15% on £5,000+ 5.25% on…
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Daily "transfer-out limits" for Internet savings accounts
Just wondering how many Internet savings accounts (a.k.a. e-Savings, Online Savings, etc) have an apparent security feature which enforces a daily transfer-out limit when paying money into other people's accounts. I know Barclays enforce a £1,000 daily limit. Anyone know if the other high rate payers (ICICI, Icesave, HSBC,…
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Best Saving Rate for a 17 year old??
Ok i currently have a HSBC ISA opened it last year, it has 2000 pounds in it. What is the best rate for a savings account these days? Ive seen some offers, i think i only get the standard isa rate as i didnt bother moving any money at the end of this year. Also if i move it to another bank will it affect my 3000 per year…
