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Inheritance: What to do wiith it?
Hi folks.. I am about to receive an inheritance of around £70,000 or maybe more.. I do not really have a clue as to the best thing to do with it. I am single and have no kids, I have no mortgage or outstanding bills or debts at all anywhere and owe no one anything. I have no interest in tying this money up for 10 years…
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Where do i start saving?
Hi I have 25k. Where is the best place to save this? I don't want to make the wrong decision. :o
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Help bamboozled!
HI I am so confused! My lump sum pension has come through (£40,000) and I am not sure where to save it. I owe lots on my mortgage but I am trapped with them for another 16 months (£5,000 early leaving fee!!)so ideally want to save it in the highest rate savings account but I am so confused which is the safest, will I pay…
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£5000 'missing' in Kaupthing/ING's system?! - ignore this one
Hi, [Apologies for double post, when I submitted it first time it made me log in again, so it's gone in twice.. :( ]
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£5000 'missing' in Kaupthing/ING's system?!
Hi, Firstly I should point out I am pursuing this with ING Direct, but as I've made two phonecalls within the past week and they've not phoned back, I'm wondering what the next step should be. I'm naturally skeptical in complaints matters so always pursue things vigourously, knowing I can back off if they do fix it…
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Bonds Protection Regulation and Fraud?
Hi - When my parents retired some 25 years ago (they are now 80+) they were advised by their advisor at the time to invest in Overseas fixed rate bonds. The company was in the Isle of Man and registered with the IOM FSA. When their bonds have reached their term they have taken the interest and signed the back of the bond…
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Bonds Protection Regulation and Fraud?
Hi - When my parents retired some 25 years ago (they are now 80+) they were advised by their advisor at the time to invest in Overseas fixed rate bonds. The company was in the Isle of Man and registered with the IOM FSA. When their bonds have reached their term they have taken the interest and signed the back of the bond…
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Opening a new savings account with POA
My mum has POA for my grandad who is 88 and in a nursing home. He has over £50k with the Halifax so she wants to move some money to a different bank. Natwest say my grandad will have to sign the forms but he has dementia and some days are good and some are bad. It is very difficult to explain things to him. Is there a way…
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What should I do with £30,000?
Hi This is my first post on here so hello to all. I'm 27 and would like peoples advice on what to do with around £30,000. The money has been very kindly been given to me by my Father who is a top bloke. The money was originally left from by my Grandparents after they passed away a few years ago and was invested by my Dad…
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Tax cuts for savers
We'll see. It seems that the 20 point difference in oppinion polls might make the Clown give something to savers, I won't hold my breath SAVINGS
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Maturing Pearl policy, should I extend it?
I've had a 25 year Pearl Unit Linked policy which is due to mature at the end of the month. The policy is their managed fund which is split into the following: UK Equities 69.32% International Equities 15.25% Gilts 8.74% Property 3.21% International Bonds 2.01% Cash 1.43% I have been putting in regular payments of £40 per…
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Opinions on Gold?
Are you a fan of Gold at the moment? Is it indestructible and always has the power to return? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSq8ZBdSxNU arrgg so many thread about Gold... couldn't resist
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Best Standard Bank Account
I'm wondering if anyone is able to help me. I have been having problems with NatWest for a few months now, and it has now got too much to take so I am wanting to change banks. Can anyone tell me the best Standard Current Account? I have had a look at the 'Best Bank Account' on the site (located here:…
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Faster Payments
Does anyone know whether there is a definitive, up-to-date list of institutions sending/receiving Faster Payments? The APACS list seem very out of date (where's Tesco? YBS?...). I know there's also a sort code checker, but what if you don't know the sort code of a bank you're considering?
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Lloyds TSB the worst ever bank
I tried to make online transfer and after I made the transfer, they put this transfer "under review". So, I called them asking why, then asked to make a transfer via Faster Payment ( as they only provide it on the phone), and when I told him to make £10K transfer, the customer service said, Faster Payment cannot be done on…
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Halifax Reward Current Account
Hi folks I don't know if this has slipped under the radar but the above account deposits £5.oo net of tax into the account every month, in arrears, for every month that you have a deposit of £1000.00 made into it. You can also have a maximum of three of them. That means £15.00, net of tax, every month for just having a…
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Yes another Gold Thread but this time its different!!
I know there are Millions of threads about gold and sliver, how to buy it etc. But what i ask is: surely once the country finally gets out of the crisis and goes back to its happy normal Self. Everyone will sell all there gold! Wont this make the price plummet? So the best time to buy? Im not saying this is going to…
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Halifax Regular saver and ISA?
I went in Halifax today and opened a regular saving account, where i set a standing order of £150 each month, also because i had £1000 just standing in my account they advised me to open an ISA with them? Have i been done? Are there Better deals? Also as in only 17 they said i can claim back any tax i may occur within my…
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Cooperative
Does anyone have co-op, platinum with profits bonds. Just wondered if it's time to hold or time to fold.
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egg money mastercard as savings account 4% ?
anyone use there egg money mastercard account for savings ?? they pay 4% on postive balances ! (to my knowlegde its always been this) im with ingdirect and they are only paying 3.5% and thats a promotion. is it monthly or anually added to yr account, the interested ?
