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How long can your savings keep you afloat ?
Interesting little calculator; it is american but just x2 for sterling values. Enjoy http://www.bankrate.com/brm/calc/svgs_income/savings_income.asp
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Was this a boiler room scam? And...
How do I find out how they got my number in the first place??? I got a cal today asking me if I'd be interested in investing in fine wines as a commodity- this is cutting a lot of waffle very short. I said no, our finances are all tied up right now and no spare cash to invest elsewhere, thank you. She then asked if she…
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Northern Rock to Nationwide to Kaupthing Edge
I want to transfer a substantial amount of money (by BACS) from my Northern Rock account to my Nationwide account then on to my Kaupthing Edge account. If I start this transfer next Tue will the money be in my Kaupthing Edge account by Friday; or do I need a Monday to Friday to do this? THANKS
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Boiler Rooms?
On the BBC's Working Lunch today they were talking about this. I missed quite a bit of it but it seems you can lose a great deal of money via them. Anyone have any information?
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£3,000 to invest any reccomendations?
I have £3,000 to put away somewhere ideally for 6 months, I'v been looking around but the more I look the more confussing it gets!:confused: Any ideas? Thanks.
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£100,000.00 sitting in bank, what will be the best way to save
Hey I wish to keep the money saved for like 8 months before investing it back in properties. What will be best way to earn the highest possible interest, but with a big Plc bank. Any advice appreciated. Thanks
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Which % rate applies now?
As of 2nd May, Alliance&Leic will reduce their ISA rate from 6.25% to 6%. I have opened one already on the 21st April. Will I get the 6.25% or the 6%. If its the latter then I think its a real pee take as they know most people are going to open in April. If its staying at 6.25% then I'll wind my neck in!! I see Barclays…
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Savings Accounts
Hi Everyone I have recently been lucky enough to receive a substantial inheritance and am now wondering what to do with it. I obviously want to make the most of it and put it to as good use as possible.. Firstly, I'll be paying off any outstanding debts that I have...which is the most important thing. Next I think I will…
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Bank Savings Guarantees
The Government have suggested that they plan to increase the £35000 limit on Savings guarantee Target say £100000. Does anyone know if anything is happening?
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Opening two ISAs in one year?
I know I can only open one ISA in a tax year, but I opened one by mistake ten days ago. It doesn't have any money in it. Am I allowed to close it and open a different one?
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yorkshire reg saver
Can someone tell me how interest is calculated for the YBS reg saver. I received a call back from YBS explaining the way the interest is worked out is see how much you have in your account at the end of the account year. I know interest is paid at the end of the year but I didn’t know they just give 6.35%(gross/less than…
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Old Shares Going to Court
Hi, I'm in a panic - please help! I had some shares in Eastern Electricity years ago, and only recently found the Share Certificates. With help from this Forum I contacted Equiniti who said the money (just over £1000) was unclaimed. I went though a form-filling procedure, and sent them my Share Certificates. i have just…
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Slow start forecast for Faster Payments scheme
What a surprise.:rolleyes:
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how do i find my share holdings
hi all had shares in different smaller companies for 20 yrs most went bust, is there anywhere i can find out what shares i have and what companies long since lost/mislaid share certs do get some company accounts come though know it makes me look like a woolly head (but thats what i am)
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Tax on interest in an ISA??
I have last years plus this years tax allowances in a cash ISA with Icesave at the moment (£6600) with the interest being paid straight into my normal Icesave savings account. My question is, if the interest was paid straight back into the ISA, would i pay tax on the amount that go's over the threshhold (£6600) or is it…
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kaupthingedge on what date monthly interest
Anybody tell me, do they pay the interest on the date that they recieved your funds, or is it at the end of the month etc, cheers Bert
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A&L savings rate changes from tomorrow
They want your money - now 500k max in 6.5% esaver:D other saving accounts the rates are down…
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Reduced Price HBOS shares
Hi all My dad has just over 400 shares in HBOS, and i've been reading about the reduced price shares on offer to existing HBOS share holders in which you are entitled to 2 shares at 275p for every 5 you currently own. I recently have been thinking about purchasing some shares in HBOS and was wondering if my dad could…
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Absolute Return Funds
The IMA has created a new sector just for Absolute Return funds. The sector will initially contain 17 funds, although only 5 of them, including the Forum favourite Blackrock Absolute Alpha, are UK domiciled. Absolute Return Funds typically seek to offer a positive annual absolute return (i.e. above zero) regardless of…
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Best ISA for holding Shares
Hello everyone! My first post here, i often read the boards, and I guess it's a testament to how good the information here is that i never felt the need to post until now to ask a question. I certainly don't feel qualified enough to answer anyone elses, but now i'm registered, perhaps that will change. Anyway, i have been…
