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YBS Regular Saver - interest
Has anyone received their basic plus conditional annual interest yet?
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Savings advice for 40k
Hi, just looking for some friendly advice I recently received some money (25k) which i have added to my A&L direct saver - in total i now have approx 40k in there. I have already used up my maximum ISA amount, and was wondering what options i have. Ideally i don't want to take any sort of risk with the money, and i will…
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saving for 18 months
In just over 18 months i'm getting married, and need to save 7k in the meantime. i have a savings account with A&L but want to keep this money seperate. where should i save the money to get the best possible return bearing in mind it will all be withdrawn in under 18 months time. thanks, kev
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What to do with 20K
Hello guys & gals. Looking for some super advice please, i have 20k at my disposal what shall i do with it? Any help and thoughts gratefully received. Thanks
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Problem transferring from Sains Int Saver to Yorkshire BS (RS)
Hey everyone, must say i have read this forum numerous times to work out what to do with my money. I have put it in the Sainsbury Internet Saver and opened up a Yorkshire Building Society Regular Saver. Problem Trying to set up a payment from sainsbury to YBS is impossible because Sainsbury will only allow an 8 digit…
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Tax on savings accounts?
This is a very basic question and I think I know the answer but….. If my wife has a savings account but is not employed, not earning and therefore not reached the tax allowance, should she still have to pay tax on interest?
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£100 RBS Offer 16/5/07 Scam
As per the the saving email on the 16/5, I have opened and then deposited 3 mths salary with a salary greater than mentioned. RBS are saying I nt eligible for the £100 as not completed a full transfer. Anyone else had any problems with the above and tips to claim the money?
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Best Savings Accounts For Children
Hi I want to open a couple of long term savings accounts for my grandchildren would anyone have any ideas of the best interest rates etc. Many thanks in anticipation.
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Nationwide and YBS regular savers
I paid in the max into above two new accounts on 23/08/07. Do they operate per calendar month? Can I pay in again on 01/09/07 or do I have to wait until 24/09/07? I can't find the relevant info.
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HSBC Online Saver?
Can anyone advise on the HSBC Online Saver? It seems the same rate (6.25%) as Sainsbury's Internet Saver. I'm looking to earn interest on around £6000 for one year and want an account I can manage online. I know the Sainsbury's one is recommended on here but not sure what the advantages are over HSBC? I will also have mini…
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Savings for a Grandchild
I want to open either a savings account or put some money away somewhere for my Granson for his first birthday, now i cant afford to invest alot so i was going to add £52 a year into it on each Birthday (one pound for each week)and maybe add some more into it each Christmas. But i dont want my son or his partner being able…
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Gold Coins
Hi, I would like to buy 24 carat gold coins that weighs around 10gms for investment purposes. Can anyone tell where I can buy the gold coins? Thanks
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Actioning of HL investment
I recently received a letter from H&L saying that they had received my transfer cheque and had "actioned" my investment instructions for the cheque. However today i got the contract notes for buying unit trusts according to my instructions but the contract note was timed at 8:00AM the day after the date of the letter in…
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Telegraphic Transfer??
Hi I need help to find the best way to open a new bank account. My brother lives in Canada. I need a bank account in England to hold funds for my fathers care as he is ill. I phoned one bank today and explained this and they said the only way my brother in Canada could pay into it would be telegraphic transfer which they…
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sending valuable documents through the post
Hi, i have recently applied to open an internet savings account.However they say that since they are unable to verify me electronically,i will have to send documents through the post such as a passport or driving license. I am rather concerned about sending such valuable documents through the post.Is there any way round…
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What's best savings or current??
Hello MSE's I am leaving the UK for 12 - 24 months to work in SE Asia. I have approx £4K savings which I wish to have access to, as I'm not likely to be able to add to the savings from my salary, which will be enough to live on. I may need to supplement my salary, so therefore will need instant access to the fund but would…
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Best Natwest & Halifax Savings / ISAs accounts only please
hi i have two account and onl want a halifax or natwest savings. i wants one saving ad another isa. is this ok?? i think i hav the monthly saver for halifax and i have a current accoutn but wish to add another natwest account. im tempted by the natwest e savings account but was wonderign whther to go for the mini isa from…
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ISA interest
I'm sorry if this has been asked before but i have looked on here and cant find the answer. I have an ISA which is full and the interest is paid monthly. What I want to know is this - is the interest compounded or should I put it in another savings account to earn interest on the interest - if that makes sense? Thanks
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HSBC online saver: close or keep with £1?
Hi, I've just opened a HSBC online saver account but have decided I'd be better off with an ISA (BMW's) and a seperate savings account (sainsbury's internet one). Would there be any point in me keeping the HSBC one open at all, and just leaving £1 or so in there in case I wanted to use it in future, or would it be better…
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HAVE £17k SAVINGS IN THE BANK, HOW CAN I MAKE THE MOST OF THEM!
Hi all MSE's Me and my partner have £17,000 sitting in a Barclays bank account. It used to be in a woolwich Branch Saver and we accrued some interest paid every year. Now woolwich is no more the account has been ransferred to Barclays and we earn around £32 a month in interest. Can I better this amount elsewhere? Would I…
