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Archives for February 2008

Jupiter Emerging European Opps
This fund has been doing well,but recently it doesnt appear to be performing a well.I realise this is partly due to sub prime problems,but any idea what else is going on?Maybe the upcoming Russian election on March 2,ECB not lower interesting rate and strong euro?
Interest Calculation - please help
Hi, I got the interest on my B&B Internet Saver 2 account for the month of February today. I reckon they've missed a day's interest and only used 28 days instead of 29 days to calculate. Can someone check my workings just in case I've missed something really obvious before I take up the issue with them and possibly…
Is this a good one ??
Hi everyone Im brand new to investing, and having just inherited £40,000 would like to invest it for purposes of income and growth, and am more than prepared to leave the money alone for at least 5 years. I would really like to hear anyones opinions on the product provider's ready made solution listed below: UK EQUITY…
Bradford and Bingley drop Internet saver rates
It's not yet showing on their main website, but if you click interest rates under internet banking it shows B&Bs reduced rates as from March2nd. Internet saver issue 2 is going down to 6.15% Issue 1 is going down to 5.90% I've got my fingers crossed for an issue 3 in the pipeline...
Best place for £250 per month saving?
Could anyone suggest the best account for saving £250 per month? I'm 35, would prefer access to the money in case of emergencies and would be ok with the interest being paid annually. Thanks Simon
Anglo Irish reduces rates
Easy Access reduced to 6.05% Gross AER and 7 Day Notice reduced to 6.10% Gross AER.
Over the next 10 years what do you think will do best, equities or commodities ?
Over the next 10 years what do you think will do best, equities or commodities ?
£15K to invest, HRT payer and want instant access
Am trawling the sites and am getting hopelessly lost. Already have a ICICI account upto £35K and am looking to put £15K in an instant access, internet friendly account. Thanks
Yorkshire BS Regular Saver down to 6.60% from 1st March
Not really a suprise. :( http://www.moneyfacts.co.uk/savings/bestbuys/regular-savings-accounts.aspx
International banking with HSBC (UK)..
Hello Everyone. Hoping to get a good advise from you guys on the following case.. I lived in the UK for almost 5 years, finished the univesity and was banking with HSBC (UK). Now I went back to my country (non EU) permanently and still have my HSBC current and savings accounts open. From time to time I transfer lump sums…
Faster BACS transfers from May?
An item on "Working Lunch" today said that BACS transfers would only take one day from May. I only caught the end of it so may have got it wrong. Did anyone see it?
Halifax/BOS Easycash application - few enquiries
Been lurking around here for a while, finally have something to actually post with... I applied online for an Easycash account with HBOS. All went well, and I've just received -two- letters from them. Both of them are asking me for the required proof of ID. However, they both have different application numbers and are…
Alliance & Leicester In Trouble?
I've seen reports that A&L are in trouble and may be the next Northern Rock. Any truth to these rumours? If so, what advice regards money in savings accounts with them?
spend, save or put towrds university fees?!
Hi, I am looking for some advice. Due to the very sad death of a relative we have been left some money which we have put in an savings account linked to the mortgage at the moment. I wd like to spend some of it (obviously!) on home improvements perhaps...a new carpet etc! I also gave my children £150 each, some to spend…
Threadneedle Latin America
Looks tempting - up 20% in the last month, heavily commodity laden. http://www.h-l.co.uk/fund_research/security_details/sedol/0153175.hl
Sector/Fund Watch
Anyone any good tips for 5k investments
Sector/Fund Watch
Any one ant good tips for 5k investments?
Please Help Savings Account
Please Can someone help, Sorry for being a newbie numbskull(lol) I would like to Save £500.00 per month for 5 x years Could someone please tell me What would be the best savings account to get Fixed rate or ????? And after 5 x years of saving this amount what would I earn with interest added on please?????? Again I…
IceSave & Firefox
Am I the only one having problems logging in to IceSave using Firefox? I've tried with my home and work computers with the same results. The login button doesn't work on the login page (page that asks for your username and password).
ICICI dropping rates from 5/3/08
Just had an email from ICICI informing me that the rates are dropping from the 5th of March to 6.16% AER. from 6.41% on the Hisave account and to 6.65% on the 1 year term account.

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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