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Minor looking to invest? Would appreciate advice.
Hi, I'm still a minor looking to invest (16 years old). I really want to invest ahead of time. I understand that if I invest some money into a custodial account, for example, I'm less eligible for Financial Aid because colleges see it as my asset (for the same reason as a 529). I was wondering what rules apply if my…
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Kaupthing Edge/ ING
I had a little money in a Kaupthing Edge account which I luckily got out. But now it seems that they have opened an ING bank account. I did not ask for it and it does not even have any funds in it. Will I be charged for this account that has no balance? I have received in the post, the pin number and don't think I should…
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Dipping my toes into the murky world of investing...
OK, I've been thinking about this for some time. I have enough cash saved for all my expectations over the next three years or so (about a third of my household's gross income). I'm in it for at least the medium term (ie five or so years - longer if my circumstances don't change). I accept that my investment might go down…
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Where to Ivest
What would you do with 30K at the present time. Isa limit used up.
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4k to invest
I want to invest 4k in a unit trust. I honestly do not have the time to fully research this at the moment. I would like something that will give good long term returns. any tips would be great! thanks very much :j
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Britannia/Co-op - to become the super BS?
Anyone else heard the comments from the CEO of Britannia stating the combined group will be looking for other aquisitions....
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Cash ISA and Shares ISA with 2 different providers
Hi all, Can anyone tell me if its possible to have my Cash ISA and then a stocks and shares ISA with 2 different organisations? (Smile and Invesco) Thanks all S
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Help with some shares i bought years ago please....
Hi everyone... I was wondering if anyone could help me...i bought shares in a company called Geo Interactive Media in 2000. I think the company changed its name or was bought over and was then called Emblaze. Im not sure what happened to the shares at that time. Does anyone know or is there anyway to find out? Kind Regards…
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Axa Investment Bond Distribution Fund
My 80 year old father has been advised by an Bank financial advisor that he should invest his savings of £28,000 in an AXA Investment Fund as this will be protected from being included in his assets should he need to move into a care home. The Fees seem very complicated but an upfront charge of £2,156 will be made on top…
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Best place for independant financial advice
Hi this is my first post so please be kind!! I have just moved my pesnsion pot of £180k from a Standard Life PP to a SIPP and asked my IFA if gilts were worth investing. The rely was they could not offer such advice and could put me in touch with a stockbroker if I so wanted. Am i wrong in expecting investment advice from…
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Best place for independant financial advice
Hi this is my first post so please be kind!! I have just moved my pesnsion pot of £180k from a Standard Life PP to a SIPP and asked my IFA if gilts were worth investing. The rely was they could not offer such advice and could put me in touch with a stockbroker if I so wanted. Am i wrong in expecting investment advice from…
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angloirishbank 3.95% 7day notice account any good ?
hi there have just noticed this account and seems a little bit better than the uk banks does anybody have an opinion of it and would your be quaranteed if the irish govt says its backing the bank ?? cheers http://www.angloirishbank.co.im/Personal_Savings/Privilege_Accounts/7_Day_Notice_Account_Issue_2/index.htm
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CDS rates for US and UK banks?
Hi guys, Does anyone know where I can find a constantly updated list of CDS rates for major US and UK banks? I'm thinking about having a punt on a couple of them and I thought the CDS rate might be an easy way of telling which ones are deemed to be relatively sound. I remember seeing tables on various major banks during…
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Lump Sum to Invest
Ok Guys I am new to this board and need some advice, I have around 50k lump sum to re invest curently in a E saver account with very low intrest, after the lump sum is invested I have £1000 a month to save, I will be most greatfull for any advice.
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Beginner's guide to investing
Hi, Seeing as though interest rates have plummeted and putting cash into savings accounts becomes less attractive, I possibly considering investing in stocks/shares, particularly because they are relatively cheap (?) However, being a complete novice, would really appreciate some advice on a couple things: 1) How do you…
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Transfering money: how long before it shows in c.account?
Bear with me - this is the first I've moved an amount of money from an ING account into my current account. On Friday the amount was showing as having been taken from the ING account, as requested. How long must I wait for the amount I transfered to arrive in my current account - it isn't there yet, balance showing nothing…
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Hello and a question on ISA
Hello, I know that's it's bad form to be asking a question on ones first post but I hope to mitigate that by telling a little about myself. I also hope to be able to offer some input back in time. I'm fairly new to savings and investment and am currently reading absolutely everything I can on market mechanics, equity…
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Bullbearings
Has anyone used bullbearings fantasy share traders site? http://www.bullbearings.co.uk/ I used it recently and really like it. In fact i am addicted at the moment! Before you invest real money into shares, you can open a pretend account and buy and sell shares based on real prices. It is really good if like myself you are…
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Free shares
This is a new website (which will be similar to Facebook) and are giving you 1000 free shares. They will be launching soon and soon after that they will float on the stock exchange. This is my referal link... https://www.me2everyone.com/88497
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In praise of Philip Gibbs
All hail. I bought his 'Jupiter Financial Opportunities' fund last March, and it's up 6% in the time. It was up over 15% at the end of last year, but it's still highly creditable. Quite an achievement. And I have to admire his asset allocation: http://www.h-l.co.uk/funds/security_details/sedol/0479019 Cash and…
