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Capital guaranteed fund investments in ISA ?
Was wondering whether there are any capital guaranteed investment funds that can fit in an ISA. The 'moneymarket' funds I've seen on H-L seem to offer this: http://www.h-l.co.uk/fund_research/fund_search.hl?func=search&formid=1002&company=§or=123&investment=By+investment+name&x=14&y=7 The Blackrock Absolute Alpha Fund…
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Peter Schiff on the U.S Economy !
http://www.europac.net/Schiff-CNN-3-17-08_lg.asp They Call him Dr Doom , not difficult to see why !! :rotfl: .. However he has been remarkably accurate in his predictions aswell as being very sucessful in his own right ! .Always interesting to listen to tho !!
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Savings up to FSA £35k - How safe are they?
Is it conceivable that the FSA scheme could run out of money in the event that a number of institutions toppled? Can I put £35k into Kaupthing Edge (FSA regulated) with absolutely no concerns at all? (I am already using various UK banks but need to find another safe, high-interest bearing home for some more cash.) If…
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Fixed rate bonds
Are Fixed Rate Bonds covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) in the same way as savings?
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Principality monthly income account
My mum has 70,000 in Principality Monthly Income account. Should she move some elsewhere? How do you think Principality stands in current situation? She is worried.
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Coventry BS - Login Problems?
I seem to be currently unable to login to Coventry BS - I get a "We're sorry this page is temporarily out of action" message. Is anybody else getting this? (just double-checking that it's not down to some quirk of my PC). Thanks Stompa
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Nominee Shares and Protection
I was wondering how my shares were protected if they are held via a nominee account. I have had a look at the FSA site, and there appear to be some guidelines, but I can't figure them out. Would the investments be ring fenced or what?
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Savings advice
Hi clever people! Can I have a bit of advice for a friend of mine please? She recently separated from her husband and the divorce is going through - they're expecting to sell their flat and she'll end up with about £35-40k equity. She also has about £5k of her own savings. She's using the opportunity to have a bit of a…
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Proceeds from VISA sale
Does anyone know how much of the proceeds from the VISA share sale will go to "UK" banks? (if there is such a thing ;) ) - I mean HBOS, RBS, etc.
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I have 75k with ICICI what should I do?
Hi everyone, I have 62k in a fixed term deposit, opened at end of Feb & the rest in the ordinary HiSave account. Does anyone have any idea how easy or difficult it will be to get my two accounts made joint so "we" get the first 70k of it back under the rules of the FSCS? I'm single & live outside of the UK (gave up…
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Credit Default Swaps
As these are becomeing a hot topic, as they theoretically show how 'risky' a bank is i thought i'd point you to a blog that explains the market in more detail. As none of the standard publications seem to want too, perhaps it's all just too horrible to contemplate. Lex in the FT refered it in passing, to their credit (LOL)…
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E bonds question
West Brom Building Society E Bond 12 - 6.65% gross fixed till 31st August- Never saved in an e bond? Can any one enlighten me to the benefits or the pitfalls?
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What is going to happen to our Isas
With the oncoming financial difficulties has anybody read anything about our Isas. Are they going to be safe. Are there any guarantees for them. Just a thought for all.
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pls advise on savings
Hi All, I am a bit of a novice at this so i appologise in advance.. I am able to afford to put a little away each month most of the time $100 excuse the dollar sign american laptop got it cheaper over there..anyway that would be pound possible a little more a month not much to some but it has been the very first time i…
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Feds cut rates to 2.25%
Check story out here... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7303404.stm
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Best thing to do with £40/month!
i want to save £40 per month,i have two isa's one has £3507 and the other has £2370 i also have a high interest savings account with the my bank am i better to top up one of the isa's or look at opening another savings account elswhere?or save with existing bank? and where and what is the best right now?..i dont have to…
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Are your savings safe? article discussion
This discussion relates to the fully updated Are your savings safe? article Please click reply to discuss
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FirstSave - Geo Telephone Number?
Anyone have an alternative telephone number for FirstSave? SayNoTo0870 [usually a great moneysaving website] don't have one. Tried the backdoor approach - Called FBN (UK) Bank in London but neither Customer Services or their switchboard operator [same person] would transfer my call.
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next years isa
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Minimum Amount to save in ISA
