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any news on the rumoured top rate savings account?
Martin's newsletter this week suggested launch of a new savings account rumoured to beat all others in the market. It was supposed to launch today? Anyone seen/heard about it? I havnt seen any press releases today.
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Selling shares
Hi Apologies firstly if wrong place to post. I have some shares not a great amount currently at £534 value or so I think, Ive had to apply for a replacement share certificate which should be here anyday. I would like to sell them but have no clue how to do this....... anyone got any recommendations of who to use and…
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Leaving large sums in UK and moving abroad - tax implications?
Hello If I sell my house and stash the cash in the bank, sod off to Australia for a few years, would there be any tax implications or any other implications as a non-resident? I could rent my house out but way things going, think sell it and save it. Do I still have a UK tax allowance as non-resident? Or would I be…
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offshore accounts ?
Whats best for ex-uk resident for 2-4yrs investment of 50k. Now living in ireland so no chance of investing here in current climate!
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Santander - payment query
I have had a letter from Santander saying proceeds of "selling rights off market to Santander and receive cash" have been paid into my bank account. To date nothing is showing in my account. Has anyone else had theirs paid in yet? If so, how do I contact them to say no payment yet received.
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Hi
Please can i get some advice regarding investing. I have recently moved out of uk to ireland and want to invest 50k for max 4yrs. No idea where to look In anticipation... thank you !
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inheriting ISA's
Following the death of their mother, my wife & brother-in-law are due to inherit virgin stocks & shares isa (32k split 50/50), if it is duly split and transferred into their names, will the wife & B-I-L still get the 'tax free' isa status. If not, what are their best options ?
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AA Internet Extra Issue 4
As covered elsewhere, the AA have announced another issue of their instant access internet saver product with 2.8% AER, of which 2.3% is a 12 month introductory bonus. They advise that existing savers can transfer easily from other products (well they would, wouldn't they?!) but it's not clear if a transfer from issue 3 to…
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Earn Money
Earn Money how can i earn money ?
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Can't log on to Nationwide account...Java script error
Hi the Nationwide site has recently been updated to use the code generatoe device. Since the change over I havent been able to see my account details. I can log on but when I go onto the accounts page i get the following message Java script not enabled/ supported. I have followed the instructions and removed an old copy of…
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GOLD- advise for 1st time investor
As thread title states, im looking to invest a little of my savings into gold. Im not talking fortunes, maybe a couple of thousand at the very most. I already have ISA, some stocks and shares (very little tbh but watching and learning) and savings accounts. Advice I'm looking for is how do I do it? Who's reputable to buy…
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Halifax Guaranteed Saver
As far as I can tell, Halifax have two similar easy access accounts: Guaranteed Saver, 0.5% and Guaranteed Saver Reward, 2% - I obviously chose to open the Reward account. Throughout the process, all references were to "Guaranteed Saver", so I suspected I'd need to phone after the account was active to upgrade - not a…
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ING Direct dissapointment
I have been with ING for 7 years putting away money here and there. Just of late I have been putting away money earned from my business for paying my tax bill with in the hope it would make some interest.The website says 2% but my earnings for the month on around £1300 was 57 pence. That's pathetic ! I phoned them and they…
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IF the base rate rises..
Will we see better instant access savings accounts? I see the post office at 2.8 percent or so, if the base rate rises, will these sort of accounts rise too? Also, will we get better deals on fixed rate?
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Should you open new issue eSavers if they've higher interest than old ones you have?
The answer to this question is probably an obvious yes, but I thought I'd check. Last October I opened a Santander eSaver (their variable-rate instance access savings account). This was Issue 2, and had a one year bonus: the interest rate is currently 2.5% with this according to…
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How interest is paid
I do hope you won't think this is a silly question! I have an internet AA savings account where the interest is calculated daily and paid out on the anniversary of the first deposit date. If I withdraw the money before that date how can I get the interest that has already been earned? (hope that's the right word) If I…
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% of income saved - impact on lifestyle
Hi All, Not sure if this is the best place to post. My husband and I cleared the last of our debt (other than our mortgage) last year and for what seems like the first time ever we now save money. :T We seem to be saving a fair amount each month (33% of our combined income) which is great but I sometimes think that has a…
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High Street Instant Access Accounts?
I'm looking for the best deal for an 88 year old relative who doesn't use a computer. He needs to physically visit a bank, building society or post office. It's not easy finding info on the best Instant Access deals on the high street. He needs to save a sum in the tens of thousands. Suggestions anyone - accounts or…
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Vantage and ISA monthly explanation
Hi. I've read few post about ISA and llods Vantage.. could somebody give me examples of interest from both from 3.000 pound? how does ISA actually work and Vantage? do I have to keep that 3000 in Vantage whole month to qualify ? and how about ISA how and whet the interest is added? thanks a lot and sorry if it sound dumb
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Share query
Hi I have some shares that belonged to my late husband, dividends are still being paid into our joint bank account but the shares are still in his name. I would like to keep them if possible and need to know how, or if, I can get them transferred to me or if I will I have to sell them? thanks in advance Pattyg
