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Safer place for savings?
Following the news today about the possible nationalization of Lloyds/Hbos , would'nt that make it a safer place to transfer savings to, especially amounts greater than the £50,000 covered by Uk's Compensation Scheme?
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Norwich and Peterborough internet banking
I have got the E saver 2 from the N and P. The thing is I have been looking at the site and I cannot figure out how to take money out of the account to my HSBC account.
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Could the UK economy collapse?
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Help - Poor Performing Investments and Maybe Advice
Advice really appreciated. I went to the Halifax today with a friend of my fathers (Pete) for a review of his investments. In summary, Pete sold his house in 2006 and had £110,000. He is 68 years of age, on a basic pension, and is not financially literate. His says that he wanted to invest his money safely in a high…
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ISA transfer question
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Banks?
Which bank is currently the safest/least likely to go 'bust'?
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Savers will be sacrificed as rates fall
Mr King expressed sympathy for savers, but indicated that they will be sacrificed as interest rates are cut further in a bid to revive the economy. He said: "I have every sympathy with savers – they are certainly not responsible for the current difficulties. The Bank of England is widely expected to reduce rates to zero…
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Barclays Monthly Savings Account
Just a quick heads up for anyone applying for this account. In my opinion, the amount of interest paid on this account is significantly overstated on the Barclays web site At the foot of the page is the following statement :– " † Interest is calculated on the daily balance of the account, and is paid on the 1st working day…
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YBS - cash Isa £50 reward
I have been looking at this account to transfer £11k - have decided to go for one year and see how things go next year - they are offering 3% with a £50 cheque bonus payable at the start Seems the best I can find
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32k to invest help needed!
have 32k and would like to no what is the best account/s for it.dont really want to take any risks with it so no share dealing.any help would be great cheers:D
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Online Trading
Has anyone taken a course with Online Trading Academy? If so, what are you thoughts about there courses and trainers?
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Dividend payments
If I buy shares before an ex-dividend date but sell them before the record (or qualiying) date, am I still entitled to the next dividend payment? I just want to know when is it safe to sell the shares without missing out on the dividends.
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Is money in current acct protected?
hi there sorry if this seems a silly qn. I know money in savings are protected... but is money in current accts protected too? Thanks!!!!
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Computershare Share Certificates URGENT
This morning my daughter received a share certificate from Computershare for 2396 Rolls-Royce shares - lucky her, an £8000 pound note with her name on it. The problem is that they are not her shares, they are mine.:mad: My RR sharesave plan recently completed, so HBOS sent me a letter asking what I wanted to do. I said I…
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Ownership of shares?
As it is, I considering legal shareholder investing, and that mean all the associated rights to dividends, right to vote, right to attend at General Meetings, right to request resolutions, and rights to any "perks" that the company may offer shareholders and such. However, as far I am aware of, holding shares in nominee…
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if the goverment wont put anymore money into lloyds/hbos what does that mean forsaver
i saw on the news today that the goverment may not put anymore money into hbos. does that mean they would let it go under if it came to the crunch? and how does that effect savers, and aslo savers at Birmingham midshires and intelligent finance and the like which all part of that group. is it time to move savings?…
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Carnaby Feature Films
I invested £2000 a few years back - still waiting to get my money back. They do not communicate progress to you once they have your money. "B" shares are useless.
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Need to raise 9000 in 18mths??
Hi New to site, can anyone tell me how to save 9000 in 18mths? Im not sure what savings accounts to use to get the best return. can you help?:confused: I have to raise funds to pay back a family member. I can put money aside each month but dont know which method to use
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Brimingham Midshires internet bond
I had applied for the internet bond. The paperwork came yesterday and I accidently shredded it. I was wondering how do I get replacement paperwork it is just paying slip and a prepaid envolope and something telling me about ID requirements. I am not a customer I got a letter about direct debits. Why have been sent one when…
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Interest on savings
I deposited some money with the Post Office :confused: last year when the interest rates for Instant Saver Accounts were about 5.7%. I know that rates have dropped, so does this mean that I no longer get 5.7% interest on my savings.
