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Nottingham Esaver Plus Issue 2
Just had notification that they are continuing a bonus after the existing one runs out for those who have this account. Interest gross 3.26% till 31 Aug. From 1 Sep gross will be 3.05% till end of Aug 2013. Remains to be seen if this is still competitive then.
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III regular investment failed
...even though I had funds to cover it AND paid my £20 quarterly fee on July 1. They've charged me for the investments from my £20 'credit' though :mad: happened to anyone else? (if anyone has stuck with them that is!)
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How do I find how much my shares are worth?
I have some shares and am trying to see how much they are worth today? I have "number of shares of 50p" 348 shares with Carillion. I did find this, http://investing.thisismoney.co.uk/quote/CLLN But it makes no sense to me? Looks like Carillion shares are getting less and less every month though. Any help appreciated.
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potential nursing student needing savings and money advice
Hello, I hope someone can advise me. I'm 29 years old and have applied for a fast track Nursing course for september. Basically by the time i start I will have £33000 in savings. I planned to put £17,500 aside into a fixed rate isa. Is this a good idea and is it a good amount? to see me through beyond qualifying in case I…
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First time buying shares...
Hi, I have never owned or purchased any shares. A friend of mine needs some money and is looking to sell two hundred santander shares. I was wondering if I could buy the shares from them. Is there away I can pay them the cash and the shares transferred to me? Also if this is possible are Santander shares a good thing to…
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Assets in 'dog funds' jump 187% to £26.5bn
"There has been a 187% increase in the amount of money sitting in underperforming dog funds this year to £26.5bn, Bestinvest's latest "Spot the dog" list has revealed." http://www.investmentweek.co.uk/investment-week/news/2193359/assets-in-dog-funds-jump187-to-gbp265bn Of course, no-one here would pick neither a dog fund…
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Help with investment options?
Hi guys, I'm fortunate enough to have inherited £180k recently, but am struggling to know what to do with it. I'm 27 but currently living in Australia and earn comfortably more than what I live off out here, hence have no desire to move it. I expect not to return to the UK (on a resident basis) for several years, although…
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Online Euro bank account
I'm a UK taxpayer currently working overseas and getting paid in Euros. I would like to receive the money as Euros to minimise exchange rate charges and other fees? My employer is in the EU. I want to be able to transfer online and withdraw (in Euros) when I'm in the UK. Could someone please advise me of a suitable account?
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Premium Bonds - how to find out which address they are registred with?
I have moved several times in the past 10 years and can't remember which address my premium bonds are registered with. I cannot find the certificates either. Please help!
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Earning another currency but UK bank account
What happens if you move country and earn $USD, for example, and still get interest on monies in UK bank accounts... Are the two totally separate? Or if you're pushed into a much higher tax band by moving abroad, does your savings interest in another currency have to be taken into account? Thanks!!!
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Short Term Investment / Savings?
Just bought a house, but wondering what to do with my money while waiting for the house buying to complete. I've got all my money - all the deposit in one bank and it's not making any interest. Wondering where I could move it to for a short time until the solicitors need if for my deposit. I've got about £80,000 so missing…
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Finished Uni and getting unexpected windfall. Best thing to do with it?
Hi everyone I just finished uni and managed to get a job as a graduate structural engineer. I'm lucky enough that I had a sponsorship with the company I now work for during my time at university. This is money I thought I wouldn't get as there were some conditions attached and I didn't quite get the result needed to get…
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Grandparent saving for child
Hi I would like to put a sum of money in a savings account for a child, but so that the parents cannot withdraw it. Preference was premium bonds with wins re-invested, but it seems that if I put the money in, the parents could withdraw it. Does anyone know what else could be done, please? Thanks Joy
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Cash ISA - more of a theoretical question
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unsolicited calls from a carbon trader
Im getting up to 4 calls a day from a company that lifted my details from a website. They have been calling from a prepared script trying to sell investment in carbon trading. Despite asking them not to call and to remove my details they keep calling. I even contacted the FSA who said carbon trading is unregulated. The…
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Discretionary trust fund questions
Evening, A member of my family put money into a discretionary trust for me about 5 years ago. I was told this money was to be made available to me at the age of 40. I turned 40 last week so went about enquiring about the trust value etc, it is worth approx 135k (nice amount I know). I have asked the trustees to release the…
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What can I do with £100 that does not involve 'treating myself' or shopping?
So, I have £100. What are the best possible ways that I can make good use of it, like making it grow? Ideally, I would like something that would guarantee some good returns before uni begins in two months. Cheers in advance.
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Accounts you can label
I follow Martin's budgeting idea and every month put some money in various savings 'pots' ie separate accounts, which you are allowed to name so I have one called 'Christmas', for example and find it very useful. Currently have these in Egg, but their savings arm is now following their credit card arm and closing down.…
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account for gf
hi all, i am looking to open an account for my gf to add monthly savings to. is it best for me to look at a cash isa, a regular saver or just an instant access saving account? she will only be putting in a few hundred at most a month, so is there any point in using an isa as isn’t it tax free below a certain amount anyway?…
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III Quarterly Fee
Hi, I didn't get round to figuring out how to transfer my stocks and shares ISA from III to another broker (I was going to go to SVS) before they started making the charges. Can somebody outline for me exactly how I would go about making the transfer? However, when I went to login to my III account today I see that £20 has…
