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Post Office RPI + 1.5%
Oops. Ignore me. I didn't see the MSE News Story And there is an existing thread discussing it.
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Investment account for new baby
I was looking for a longterm investment account, probably putting a couple of hundred pounds into begin with and then saving say £30 a month. Is it worth waiting for the new childrens isa to come out? or is something like the post office's child trust fund account any good? (i see its run by Family Investments and it has…
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isa transfers
hi, currently have 2 barclays cash isas, which were ok when they were taken out but now the extra bonus has gone the rates are poor, i think somthing like 1 - 1.1/2% whats the best isas i can transfer these into? thanks
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Investment Clubs?
Hi, This is a two part question. 1). Is it possible for someone to join an existing investment club. Or is the membership fixed when the club is formed because of the money deposited by the members? 2). If it is possible to join, how would one find a local club?
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Saving and/or investment, what should we do?
Hi all! My partner and myself are selling our house and have around £15,000 in profit. We are moving into my parent’s house and living rent free and putting £600 pm into a savings account for the foreseeable future i.e 5years. The intention is to save around £50,000 not including additional interest that would be accrued…
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Already have ISA -so where to save/invest?
My OH has a lump sum of around 25k/30k which is currently in a normal current account. He is unsure of the best thing to do with it. He already has a cash ISA and has invsested his maximum for this year. We have no mortgage and are both under 40 (just!) If poss he wouldnt like to tie the money up for too long. I have…
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What to do with my Endowment payout?
My Aviva policy matures next month. My dilemma is what to do with the £20,00 payout. Do I: 1. Use the money to completely pay off the £20,000 interest-only debt with my Mortgage provider. I am on a lifetime HSBC Tracker BOE + 0.38% (so currently 0.88% interest rate). 2. Invest the money elsewhere while the BOE interest…
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investment advice
Hello, I have around £300K to invest and would like some advice. It's currently in a savings account which gives me a monthly income of approx 2.9%, but would like to consider other options. May consider high risk returns on up to 10%, but no more. Thanks
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Want monthly income from £20k lump sum
My 78 year old father has a £20,000 endowment maturing next month, and he wants to invest it to provide a monthly top-up to his existing small pensions. He is a basic rate tax payer, in good health, and has some other 'rainy day' savings put aside. He is therefore prepared to take a bit of a risk with the £20k to get some…
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One ounce pamp Suisse palladium bar for £550.....
Hi, I have been offered a one ounce palladium bar, pamp Suisse for £550 delivered. Seems a good deal to me.... What you guys think?
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10k to invest, but where?
hi all, i have 10k in cash in a 'safe place' and would like to invest in something/anything. i dont mind buying gold, diamonds, platinum, shares, antiques etc. is there anything out there better than an ISA? i am also mortgage free and have 'some' premium bonds to fall back on and i wont need to spend on a car for the next…
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How To Find Out All Types Of Shares I Have?
Hi, I think I've lost some paper share certificates I had. How do I go about finding out all the shares I own? Thanks.
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saving plan for sons lump sum
Hiya all Looking for some more advice please.My wonderful friend died recently and we just found out she left a small legacy for my son her Godson for me to hold in trust for him until 18 I have looked at his own bank and interest is poor so decided to check here for info.I have tried read through the Children's Savings…
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Coventry BS - bizarre password setup procedure
I'm in the process of opening a Coventry Building Society savings account. I've just been sent a letter from them about setting up an online password, asking me to choose a password, write it down, and post it back to them! (Albeit on a form that identifies me only by a barcode). Now I don't wish to be obtuse but this…
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MSE News: Post Office to launch inflation-beating savings
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: "The Inflation Linked Bond will ensure some savers better the rise in the cost of living over the next five years ..." Read the full story: Post Office to launch inflation-beating savings
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Don't the post office do simple savings accounts anymore?
http://www.postoffice.co.uk/portal/po/product1?catId=19100174&mediaId=19300206 I want to open a saving account at the post office, something I can pay cash into, from £1 to whatever, withdraw when I like (not often, but don't want to wait either). Don't the post office do simple savings accounts anymore? All i can find are…
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Forex
Have you any advice on forex seminars. An email I recieved informs me that Mr FX is having 4 two day seminars in London costing £179 and suposedly giving away secrets that will earn £500 - £1200 a week. He claims to be a Forex Master. Thank you, Frank
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savings account for my daughter
Hi,i have a svings account for my eight year old with the halifax,she has had it since birth,the rate is awfull,i wnat to open up a better one,but who do i go with,she has nearly 4 thousand pounds,thank you:)
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Selling Accumulation Funds after the Ex-Dividend date
Hi, Could anyone advise me how Accumulation funds work if I sell between the Ex-Dividend date and the Payment date? Basically, I'm thinking of selling some of my funds. The funds are Accumulation funds, so there is no paid dividend as such. The Ex-Dividend date is the 1st January and the Payment date is the 28th February.…
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Cheap trading sites (execution only) and advice?
Hi. I already have an ISA with Hargreaves Landsdown where I am invested in various funds plus BP shares, so I have a little experience with that side of things. What I`m looking to do now is to experiment with trading a little. I don`t have lots to invest initally : I`d like to put in a few hundred £ initially and see how…
