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Investing In Gold
Hello, Has anyone tried investing in Gold, ive been told that there are website where you open an account, to purchase gold and then sell as and when you need to. Gold beats inflation, i think. And being asian, grandparents have allways told of storys when they bought gold only to sell to pay for weddings etc. PS i need a…
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Alternative Investment
Having been caught, in the dare I say it, ICESAVE:D fiasco and having been a long term Investor in PEP's/ISA's, which according to my last statement have grown in value by c. 5% p.a. over the last 10 years, I'm wondering as to whether it's worth investing in the Stock Markets at all now, particularly with the events of…
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Deflation your having a laugh darling.....
....in rip off britain, train fares up 11% next year, the foreign owned elec/gas companies not keen on droping their prices....funny that..., council tax going down:rotfl: etc etc etc..........so a danger of deflation here...:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:…
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ICESAVE have caughed up but where to next?
I've probably been one of the first to get my almost£13k from my Cash ISA. I note that Abbey have a great 7% AER ISA but I can foresee huge problems trying to get this money moved in. I am still awaiitng my Interest free Certificate from FSCS, but does anyone know who are accepting case from the dissolved ICESAVE Accounts.…
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Corporate Bonds
Ok so I got home today and saw I got a nice magizine from HL. Awesome. Anyway reading through Gilts and Corporate Bonds section and got a little confused by their explination. Example of a Corporate Bond: HBOS - 4.375% - 2010 - 4.6% running yield - 6.5% gross redemption yield. First is obviously provider, second is the…
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Legal and General
I have a 5-year investment with Legal and General which is just into its second year, Legal and General have advised me that my Cautious Managed Fund is now to become a Moderate Risk Fund. I am not happy with this and would like some advice on what to do. Any advice welcome, thank you
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Best account for £2,000 for 5 years?
Would appreciate some advice. My son has been left £2,000 by my Mother who passed away earlier this year. According to the terms of the will it is to be held in trust for him until he reaches 21, he is 15 now. The solicitors dealing with the estate (all in trust so has been a bit of a nightmare), originally proposed to…
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So assuming personal taxes will go sky high...?
Anyone remember the 1970s, when marginal tax on unearned income was 98%?:mad: Well maybe it won't be that bad, but it's 100% certain that after the election (next June?), taxes will be shooting up to cover Clown's ££££ billions of debt. Once again, people will HAVE to invest based on the taxation position rather than the…
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Investing in gold
It seems to me that gold is the best bet at the moment, and looks like it will be for some time. So how does one invest in or buy gold? I would be happy to acquire a few lumps, buy a safe and keep it out of the reach of greedy banks. Perhaps Ebay?:rotfl:
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Are my accounts connected?
Hi all, I have cash in a Natwest e-saver account, also in Ing Direct and the Halifax. Are these all separate institutions or should I move money from any of the accounts?
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Fixed rate ISA
I have a fixed rate ISA with approx Gbp29K incl this years interest this matures Monday 24.Nov with Halifax Would like some recomendation for this investment ,ideally another fixed rate bond 1- 2 years what are the downfalls in transferring from one bank to another :beer:
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Icesave - time to get the money back!
Hi folks So far i haven't received an email from Icesave regarding getting my funds back. I would prefer to with draw the funds out via there application form rather than on the web. Does anyone know how i go about this? Regards Mark
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Gold Up 7%
GOLLY GOSH :beer: :j :T
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Tesco Internet Saver online registration
Hi, Just got my regstration code through from Tesco, it says I also need my customer number and also security number. Now, Ive looked at all the paperwork Ive had from Tesco and cant see the customer or security number anywhere, all I have is Account Number and Sort Code. Should I have already received this information or…
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SAVINGS RATE WIRE - UPDATED – 21st November 2008
SAVINGS RATE WIRE - UPDATED – 21st November 2008 ________________________________________ NOTE: FSCS limit £50,000 per customer (per provider) RED highest current rate Sources: emoneyfacts FIXED RATES - Birmingham Midshires (LLOYDS-HBOS) Internet 6 Month Fixed Rate Bond 5.75% ICICI Bank UK HiSAVE Fixed Rate (without early…
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Egg (Citigroup)
Just read this on bbc news http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7741463.stm so now I'm wondering should I be withdrawing my funds from Egg, I don't want to be in the same position I was with Icesave. Any thoughts?
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Kaupthing Edge/ING - New transfers out working?
Hi, Didn't want to add to the ongoing thread about the old transactions, but basically have some money still in the Kaupthing Edge account that has now transferred to ING. Having now received the email about them lowering the interest, and with a big ol' tax bill due I want to really remove the money and have it someone…
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What is the highest paying CTF SAVINGS account???
I'm a bit upset that £600 has been paid into my babies account (shares account) and now its worth £350. i want to transfer the money into a new child trust savings account. which is the highest interest paying savings account? Thank You
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Anyone else daytrading miners?
Made a nice profit over the last 8 weeks, just day trading companies in the mining sector...not even using my own money:D ... buying at T+5 then closing next day (or a couple of days):j Anyone else had any luck with this?
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Old ISA question
I have two cash isa's from the past two years - i didnt use them up to the £3500 limit - can i put more money in them and will i still get interest on them?? Sorry I am just a little confused!! Thanks
