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Savings & investments
Archives for December 2008
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Barclays Rates Drop Today
I have an ISA account with Barclays (£3700) which from today is earning only 4.08% p.a or 4.16% AER . I may as well put it in my Halifax Guaranteed Saver Account for 6% even if I will pay 20% tax. It still works out at a higher rate at 4.8% after tax.
All YBS accounts down effective 30/11/08
All YBS accounts down effective 30/11/08 & a few down effective 1/12/08 Their Internet Saver down 1% to 4.50% AER, 4.41% gross for monthly interest. Their e-ISA down to 4.15% for £20,000+, 4.05% for £10,000+, 3.95% for £10+
Abbey and BM esaver rates down
Abbey and BM rates now down e.g Abbey Direct ISA 4.0% , Birmingham midshire esaver AER 4.42%
Barclays Tax Haven ISA interest rate drop
This variable rate has now dropped to 4.16% AER from 5.72% (and down from 6.25% I believe it was when I opened it!) Wonder what it will be at this time next week!
Low interest rates
Been away and busy lately. Browsing through and the rates have all plunged, seems like i have missed out some deals. I think there may be more drops to come, sadly! Anyone disagrees?
Yorkshire BS eBond - to open or not?
I've moved money around so much these last few weeks, I've reached the 'Is it worth it?' stage. Already got 12 accounts to keep track of.:rolleyes: I've got £50.000 in a Norwich & Peterborough account now earning 4.30% which includes a 1.55% bonus for 12 months (10 months now). Do I transfer most to a Yorkshire BS eBond…
London Scottish bank folds - FSCS covers over £50k
London Scottish Bank has gone into administration - story here Interestingly the FSCS has said the government will "top up" full cover for those with more than £50k of savings, which seems to be normal behaviour now, at least for UK banks. EDIT: Oops - just noticed the news had been mentioned already half way down this…
Australian Stock Exchange
Does anyone know of an easy way to purchase shares on the Australian Stock Exchange ASX ... preferably on-line? Many thanks.
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