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Northern Wreck Nationalised
What a disaster...read Anatole Kaletsky in the Times...this government will take every investor for a ride. Watch the queues form again as every investor runs for cover.
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IceSave - confirming identity?
Hi, I've just registered for an IceSave 6 month account. However, I was unable to validate myself using my drivers licence. My drivers licence is an 8 digit number yet somehow their website seems to be looking for a much longer string. Do I get a second chance to reaffirm my credentials when I get my log on details or…
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best place for £50,000
looking for the best savings account after ISA's for lump sum and need easy access.....any ideas please
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Abbey over 50(age) - 9% instant access
Clocked this earlier when I was in branch, think it was fixed but had to open with £50k. Didn't have time to look into it further. Not sure what happens if it goes below £50k. Anyone else? regards
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MVAs on the way back?
Checked with Clerical Medical and they've recently increased the MVA on my With Profits Policy from 1% to 7% (good job I cashed in 50% of fund last month). Anyone know of any LifeCos that are reintroducing or increasing exit fees? They seem very slow to increase bonuses on the way up but very quick to introduce penalties…
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What is gross interest - IceSave
Hi, I'm in the middle of applying for an IceSave account and its asked me if I want to register for Gross interest. I think Gross interest applies to people who earn under a certain amount per year. Is this correct? I earn £25k so I'm guessing I don't want this...? Thanks.
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Index-linked Savings Certificates
How good are they? Can they be easily beaten by moving cash between the top payers?
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Sites That Show Foreign Stock Prices In GB Pounds?
I've got my eye on the Central Fund of Canada (CEF), which is priced in dollars, and listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Does anyone know of a site which will show historical performance charts of this in another currency - i.e. GBP? Cheers
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Inherited ISA's
Can anyone answer this query for me please? My husband seems to think he has read that if you inherit your spouse's ISA's you will be charged Inheritence tax on the whole amount. I was under the impression that it just reverts back to a taxable account once the person is deceaced. If he is right I cannot see the point of…
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Best savings account for children.
Hi was just wondering if anyone could help. I have three young adults coming up to 17yrs 16yrs and 15 yrs. They have savings of £600 each could anyone advise best savings account. thankyou
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Bank Transfers
My friend transferred £300 for me on Friday morning from his account to my Halifax account. It still hasn't been recieved by my account, and I'm beginning to get worried as this money is really needed. How long do bank transfers usually take (the transfer took place by two different banks, if that makes a difference)? And…
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4k best account
I have got 4k together and dont have any other acc apart from nationwide e saver ,any advice where to put this 4k or a bit more can tie up the 4k but anything else would have to be easy access,thinking of moving from N/W e acc,Also where do I go to invest it can I do it on line ,thanks.
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First direct savings accounts
Am looking to start saving some money into FD savings accounts (look like OK rates to me so far, please tell me if not!) and I need some help pls... I've been given some information on the regular saver account which is for 1 year and pays 8% interest, calculated daily and paid on the anniversary. Does this mean that…
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dragon oil shares
can anyone who has these shares tell me whether they received a share certificate as i am convinced i have never received one . i am considering selling my share and apparently need one. your help/advise would be much appreciated.
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Saving!
Hi, I am looking to start up a savings account to deposit some money into every week to build up some savings to spend on holidays and treats! However it needs to be flexible as im a student. What i want to know is, should I get a flexible savings account with my current bank (HSBC) for the convience (interent banking for…
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Savings Account
Hi I'm looking to open a savings account next month and was looking for some advice on the best ones about. I want to pu at least £200 a month in by standing order when I get paid at the end of the month. I also want to be able to have the option of putting more in over the month if I can. I also would like to be able to…
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Suggestions for my money
Morning all, I'd like some advise if someone would be so kind. I currently have ~14k in a Sainsburys internet saver account, which has recently been lowered to 5.75% I have 3k in an NS&I which has just dropped to 5.80%. I'm keen to move my money out of Sainsbury's since I'm pretty fed up of them not even informing…
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Help me out here...! Halifax Customer looking to move
Hi everyone, Following on from this thread: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=747013 I have decided to try and change my bank accounts to the best available ones that are suitable for my needs. I currently have roughly £1200 paid into my bank from my main job per month. I've read that Halifax give a…
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Saving for Kids
Hello, I have just come into £6000. I have a daughter of 12 and son of 15, i want to put £1500 away for them both. What is the best savings plan to maximise the best savings rates for them.? I have isa's already in my name.
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Motley fool share dealing account?
I have just applied for one of these and i was wondering if anyone else here uses Motley Fool? hows the account working out for you?
