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Yorkshire BS E-bond up 0.30% to 6.50%
:j Yorkshire BS E-bond up 0.30% to 6.50% E-BOND rate for June will be 6.50% on maturity (6.31% monthly). The bond will mature on 30.6.09. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. 30 May 2008 Analysis Increasing the June issue by 0.30% to a more competitive 6.50% is good news for savers, although it still sits some…
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cashing in a childrens savings bond.whats the best way?
I need some cash for big utility bills and have asked my insurance company how much I would get for cashing in one of my kids investment bonds.It was a 10 year policy and I have had it for 7 years so have paid in £2,100(£25 a month,correct me if my maths is wrong please).A bit dissapointed to be told it was worth just over…
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Buying shares for kids
Hi, I want to buy some shares for my kids, partly to teach them about how shares work but also as part of savings towards uni. Because I'm using this to help teach them, I want to be able to buy shares in identifiable companies, rather than in funds, and to be able to buy them in the kids' names. The amounts I'm buying…
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1 million CTF vouchers have been ignored
Up to December 2007 the number of Child Trust Fund vouchers issued to date has been 3.5m+ whereas the number of CTF vouchers invested by parents has been 2.5m- Does this show that parents don't understand or are just too busy? Of the parents who invested, just under 25% have chosen cash CTFs with building societies.
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1 million CTF vouchers have been ignored
Up to December 2007 the number of CTF vouchers issued to date has been 3.5m+ whereas the number of CTF vouchers invested by parents has been 2.5m-
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Commodities tide turned?
Protests across Europe at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7426971.stm Prices have been tripled in three years in Indonesia as the government tries to roll back the subsidies which consume 10% of its budget. Obviously resulting in reduced demand (e.g., in Indonesia, the increased price of kerosene results in people…
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Double "protection" for joint acccounts??
Hi all, This has probably been asked many times before, but can anyone advise if the £35k "safety" limit for bank accounts is doubled if you have a joint account? Many thanks, Mimi
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Yorkshire BS - increase rates by 0.3%
ROLLOVER BOND, TREASURE BOND and FIXED RATE ANNIVERSARY ISA rate announced for June. ROLLOVER BOND: 6.30% on maturity (6.13% monthly). The bond will mature on 30.6.09. TREASURE BOND: 6.30% on maturity. The bond will mature on 30.6.09. FIXED RATE ANNIVERSARY ISA: 6.30% on maturity (6.13% monthly).The ISA will mature on…
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Redcliffe
I understand Barclays are to open a new Regular Saver paying 7.75% on max payments of £250pm.Being a non tax payer what return will I receive after one year and is this the one for me. Thank you.:confused:
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I can save £500 a month - what should I do?
I have recently managed to pay off all of my debts, credit cards etc I've recently remortgaged and am now on a better deal so can comfortably save about £500 a month. The question is, what is the best option? An Iceland based high-interest savings account? An ISA? Or should I just stuff all that extra cash back into the…
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Halifax BOS
WIth the recent changes with the layout in the online system - it takes longer to transfer money/pay bills online. Don't think HBOS has started the new fast-payment thing yet! So, how long is the delay. I have a credit card due next Tuesday, if i pay mine today/tomorrow is that OK or is it better to do it at a branch which…
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Phantom Dow Jones Reports again !!!!
The media constantly make the mistake of repeating the previous days Dow Jones action on days when the Dow is closed due a US holiday. Newsnight did it until recently, ITV used to do it. Last night the Radio 4 news did it !…
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Halifax to relaunch regular saver @10%+
If you're about to commit to a new regular saver then it may be worth hanging on a while as I gather that Halifax are about to re-launch their regular saver with an eye catching 10% headline rate. Details are obviously sketchy but ... - it will be launched during June - big TV/radio/poster advertising campaign - 10% rate…
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Tesco INTERNET SAVER
Tesco INTERNET SAVER 6.25% from MOB £1 for 12 months every little helps ... 1.5% more for 12 months Bonus terms and conditions on INTERNET SAVER amended w.e.f. 29.5.08: £1 - 6.25%, £100K - 4.75%. Rate on balances up to £100K includes 1.50% bonus for 12 months (previously 0.50% for 6 months on all tiers) for new customers…
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Leeds BS -NEW- INFLATION BUSTER BOND Issue 8 and ISA issue 5
Leeds BS INFLATION BUSTER BOND Issue 8 and ISA issue 5 INFLATION BUSTER BOND Issue 7 and INFLATION BUSTER ISA Issue 4 will be withdrawn INFLATION BUSTER BOND Issues 8 and 5 launched w.e.f. 2.6.08. INFLATION BUSTER BOND Issue 8: a fixed term account maturing 31.7.10 with a minimum investment of £1K paying 2.50% yearly plus…
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Chelsea BS 50 Day Notice Account 6.30% MOB £250
Chelsea BS 50 Day Notice Account 6.30% MOB £250 CALL DIRECT 50 will be launched w.e.f. 31.5.08: a 50 day notice post and telephone operated account with a minimum investment of £250 paying 6.30% yearly (6.13% monthly). Rate guaranteed to be at least 0.50% above Base Rate until 4.8.09, then at least equal to Base Rate until…
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Banks vs Building Societies
I currently have my savings with the Building Society. Is it safer to have you money with a building society than a bank. Are their loans linked to their savings as a ratio? Not like the banks which seem to have parcels of strange debt that consists of who knows what. Many Thx Posh
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Post Office Five Year Saver
Looking to invest some money (Min £1k). Don't mind a bit of risk in terms of a return, liked the look of the PO offer. Effectively, half is a flat rate and half is against the FTSE100 index and a return is calculated at the end of the 5 year period.…
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Should we be worried about our investment?
My partner and I have an investment through financial advisors that were recommended to us by friends. However, we're not sure if we should stick with them or not. We invested £90,000 with them at the start. We have had £1,800 taken off in fees to them and the company that holds our portfolio. We have about £40,000 in cash…
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Kafkaesque problem for Brit in EU
Here is the problem: My mum lives in Ireland. Gets a 40 quid/month occupational pension paid into an Abbey instant saver account in the UK.(Main pension paid to her in Ireland, no problems) Uses the money about twice a year when visiting relatives, so would like a decent rate of return on it. Just realised interest rate is…
