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Bradford and Bingley internet saver- better rate
This is probably old news but I did a quick search and didnt find it . Last year ( or was it the year before), following Martins advice I opened a Bradford and Bingley internet saver. I only realised today that my account is paying 5.51% and the issue 3 is paying 6.51%. Obviously B and B never pointed this out, I dont…
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growth bonds
the post office are currently offering 7.05 pc guaranteed for one year.you have the peace of mind knowing they are there are at the counter should you need them.if you want to you can do a longer term of 3 and 5 years .the latter 4 years gurantee 6 pc.fantastic.im a counter clerk and its flying.its a limited offer so need…
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Tesco Internet Saver - Withdrawal penalty? Help?
I just opened up a Tesco Internet Saver with cashbackkings and i want to use it to save up to go to New York in April. If i start saving now and withdraw in February will i lose any of the interest rate or the 1.5% bonus? I have looked on the site and can't see anything apart from the bonus is only for deposits of £100000…
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Trust Help Required
I have a friend who is a beneficiary of a will. Some money has been set aside under a discretioanry trust but he receives CT benefit and housing benefits. we need to seek an investment for him that wont make determine him "interest in possession" can anyone help?
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Base Rate
Does anyone know how I would find out what Natwest's base rate is? Thanks, Sarah
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Saving
Can anyone tell me where to put my money? I need to put it where I am not able to withdraw it for at least a year or more. I have £500 in an account which is just sitting there doing nothing. I am also able to put aside at least £200 per month. At the moment, although I could save this money I don't because I have access…
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One-year or two-year fixed rate bond?
Our fixed rate bond with Nationwide matures at the end of August, so we're starting to look at where to put it. I notice that several Building Societies (we prefer to save with them rather than banks) are offering lower rates for a two year bond than they do for a one year bond. For example Nationwide offer 6.7% for one…
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Low Interest HSBC ISA
Hi, I'm looking for a bit of advice. I currently have a tax haven ISA with Barclays which has reached is maximum investment limit for 08/09. I also have an older ISA with HSBC where I have £6800 saved in the account but when I recently checked with HSBC they were only paying an interest rate of approx. 4.49% (maybe even…
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help with 30,000
my aunt has moved house and made some money:T but wants to invest it without risk. what is the best way of doing this and where can we get some information on it. she has already invested some more money in premium bonds and just needs some advice on the rest. layla
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National Counties BS...any comments?
Have a 7.11% 26th issue.....never heard of them? Ian
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Lump Sum and Monthly Saving
I would like to invest over £10k and add over £500 per month. I am struggling to find one place that can do this with a good rate of return of over 6%. Can anyone suggest a bank/building society etc etc that can meet my requirements?? Thanks
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kaupthing edge - username?
I've recently opened a savings account with kaupthing edge. They've sent me a temporary password, with instructions for logging in, but I don't seem to have a username. I can't remember making one up when I applied. Are they supposed to send out a username in a separate letter?
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I have been given £1,000 and don't know what to do with it.
Can someone please help me. My grandma passed away last year and she left me £1,000 in her will. I don't want to put it straight into my bank as my overdraft would swallow it up. The money means a lot to me and i don't want to risk loosing any of it, so was wondering if an ISA was the best way to go and which one should i…
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ICICI Login problem?
Hi, Anyone else having problems logging in to ICICI this morning? j
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childrens high interest savings?more than one?
Hi my sons have high interest tax free savings accounts...... MY dad wants to invest some money for them each....can he open another seperate one for them ?
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Effect of CPI/RPI on savings - losing savings?
Hi, With inflation up to 4.4% I was wondering how this is going to effect my savings. I've been reading another web site and one person has stated: What interest rates do I need to being getting to avoid losing money - I'm assuming I need 5% net to clear this? Thanks.
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Saving for kids university (hopefully!)
Where would be best to invest some cash for this? One of my kids is 8 and the other is 1. I think I'd prefer a 'safety first' option and avoid stock market exposure, but any suggestions would be appreciated. I have a lump sum to invest and would like the option to contribute monthly if possible.
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Interest losses when changing accounts
Hi Can anyone advise me how to minimise income/ interest loss when I move money from one savings account to a new savings account. I am considering moving my ISA's from B&B account, but do not want to olose the interest that the time the money is in limbo will lose me.
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Savings for non residents
Hi I am expat who has not been back to the UK since Jan 2007. I still have my ISA up and running but I am not so sure that I really qualify for it. I have income from the UK from a property (which I am considering selling) but after expenses I am below the tax allowances. If I close my ISA where can I put the money for the…
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List of safest banks?
Kind of a strange question, but does anyone have a list of the safest banks in terms of financial position, or their opinion on the safety banks to hold your money? I already have money in HSBC (crap interest), plus Northern Rock and Kaupthing, but ignoring the secure money in NR, or the fact the rest are covered by the…
