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Best child Saver account
Hiya all what do you think is the best account to setup for a young child(3 years) My wife wants to put small amounts in an account at birthdays xmas etc for her niece but would want both herself and her sister(childs mother) to have access to contribute? Thanx :)
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Why should I put money in an isa?
Hi, I've got about £10,000 in a mini cash Isa with nationwide. I phoned them today and they said the rate I am getting is about 1.35% I am thinking of taking this money out of the Isa and putting it in a savings account that earns more interest. Ulster bank does an account with about 4% interest. Even after tax this works…
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10k Inherritance money
I am lucky to have £10,000 to invest. (I haven't got any tax free isa's or anything like that)Any suggestions would be much appreciated.ThanksHM
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Regular Savings accounts - interest is less than you expect
Regarding regular savings accounts. My understanding is that the interest you receive is actually less than you would think. If, say, an account advertised 6%, then you would receive 6% on the investment in the first month, 11/12th of 6% for the 2nd month, 10/12th for the 3rd month etc. Of course each month only earns…
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Trust - Any Recommendations?
My mother left some money(35k) to my brother (currently 18 years old) in her Will but stated it should be in a trust until he is 21. I'm not an expert, but I assume the solicitor will ask me to nominate the account/trust for which his money will go into. If so can anyone suggest a suitable account as all the ones I've…
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Saffron Walden Building Society ISA Deadline
If you are thinking of investing in their 7% ISA & live outside their area you must apply by 2nd March. Just seen on their Society Web site: "Regular Saver Cash ISA Build up your ISA allowance with manageable monthly payments. PLEASE NOTE: We will be accepting national applications on our Regular Saver Cash ISA until 5pm…
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Rules about joint accounts...can you help
Hi I need advice quickly. I have just opened 2 fixed rate bonds with Coventry BS with 50k in each (I sold my house recently). OK I am in the cooling off period so I may cancel one and go to another institution to be covered by FSA. Coventry tell me that one option is to make them both joint accounts and be covered for the…
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I have a little cash I want to save
Im all confused as to where to put my cash to save at this present time due to the credit crunch. Can anyone advise me please? I have just over £3000.
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£20000 What to do with it?
Hi My Father had about 27K in a Norwich Union centinary bond that has lost loads recently. He is 73 and has decided to close the bond and put the cash elsewhere that is less risky for someone at his time of life. The fund is at £22K at the moment and he will come out with 20K after fee's ect. He has about £12K in an…
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Which Child Saver Account?
Hi, We've had a look at the savings page/article which recommends a few accounts for childrens savings but they are somewhat restricted by amount that can be deposited etc. Our children have between £150 and £600 in their accounts at present. This was no problem until their grandfather recently passed away, he was the…
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How Far Will FTSE Fall? I Need 100 Replies!
THESE ARE THE SURVEY RESULTS - THE ORIGINAL QUESTION POSED IS BELOW THE RESULTS: There was the odd spoiler suggesting daft figures to try to mess up the averages, however this had been anticipated and for statistical purposes we were looking for the median position and not the mathematical average as this accommodates…
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Money from Divorce - Do I put under the mattress!
Hi, I have just recently divorced and will receive the equity from the house - £55,000 Not sure what and where to put it, £25,000 in a fixed term bond, £25,000 in a high street building society and £3,600 in an ISA? ... or just put it under the mattess! One minute I hear that the high street banks and building societies…
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Saving for my daughter
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Childrens savings accounts pickle
Ok folks any response to these questions will be most appreciated. Assume I know not very much (although I am learning fast) :j First some info: I am keen to properly save for my kids (3yrs and 1 yrs) future each have Halifax Save4it accounts (@ approx 2%) that have £4k6 and £900 in. Both me and my wife are trustees for…
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which share trade service do you use?
not just for the trade service/platform itself, but for the extras, support and tips etc? I am looking to buy shares on a regular basis during 2009 - mostly UK shares, top 100, 250 and 350. also into index trackers Anyone used the selftrade, hoodless brennan or motley fools share services? thanks
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Coventry BS
I have a few questions about the fixed rate bond. 1. I want to change the way that interest is paid. It says that I will be paid yearly into my HSBC account but I would rather it was paid into my Coventry accouont. 2. How do I register for online banking?
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JB Capital and Global Shares Investment Solutions Limited
:eek: :eek: :eek: DO NOT BUY :eek: :eek: :eek: the share software/package from this company. See the posts on this website re Global Shares. If Global Shares does not come up when you search on this site, google it.
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opening a principality building society esaver
I am interested in opening an esaver with the principality building society. What i would like to know is when i apply for this account online, if i am successful how long does it take for me to receive the account details?? Do i receive them straight away or do i have to wait for the details to come through the post??? If…
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Norwich Union Investment ISA (Now AVIVA)
I've had a NU investment ISA for the last 8 years and have been investing £40/month into it. (I also put in a couple of grand as a lump sum a few years ago) Back in DEC 07 it had a cash in value of £8765, now it's only worth £6947!!!! Basically I'm not impressed at the loss, but knew values go up and down, so I have to…
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New Regulations ?
Are there any new regulations on adding to the cash part of a maxi isa with A & L. Issue 2. Thank You for any help.
