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Computershare - do you think I have legit complaints?
I've had some issues with Computershare the share dealing registrar recently and I'm not very happy with their service. My gripes: 1. Only list an 0870 number to call them on and placed on hold after the automated system answers for nearly 30 minutes before I could speak to an operator. Average waiting time seems to be…
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Alternative to F&C investments
As many arealready aware, F&C investments are introducing a £30 fee on their Childrensinvestment plan from April 2013, I currently have a childrens investment plan,and after receiving this letter I am now looking to move my investments toanother provider. with thisin mind, I did a few calculations for the CIP which I have…
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dividends
I am on incapacity benefit, My husband has his own business and wants me to hold some shares and pay me a one off dividend of about £3,000 pounds do I need to declare this to the dwp and if so (as suspect I will) how will this effect my benefits any advise thanks.
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Halifax 3 Year Fixed Bond
Just rang the Halifax to make an appointment to open a 2.3% 12/18mth tracker bond and they told me they're launching a new 3% one on Monday. So may go with that if it's a tracker.
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Transferring Santander direct Isa for better rate before April
I recently got a letter from Santander reminding me that the interest rate on my direct cash Isa will reduce to 0.5% because the bonus rate will expire. If I transfer the isa to the Cheshire 2.5% cash Isa this week will I still get the same interest that is owed to me and will they pay it to the new Isa at the same time as…
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I'm looking for some new direct ion trader wise?
I've not been having much result in the stock market recently and amlooking for some positive feedback or direction from others who are currently trading. I only complete about 3-4 trades per month and am currently going backwards even though the market is moving forwards. I want to be like the new directtrader you see…
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what will be the future of investment adviser?
What will be the future of investment adviser?
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Save money on your food shop
Not sure if this was the correct board, but this is about saving money. This past 6 months I have learnt to save money big time, so I thought I should share my thoughts. This information was from my own personal experience, but I believe this can be adapted to most people wanting to save cash. One of the biggest ways I…
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Nationwide FlexDirect C/A - 5% on 2K5 no fee
As title, open for business from today. 5% on 2K5 is fixed for a year. Need to deposit £1K per month to get it. You can upgrade from old Flex account if you have done £750 per month for the last three months. http://www.nationwide.co.uk/current_account/default.htm See the Banking thread as well -…
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Do I need a bigger house to save money
If a married couple is looking at preserving their money and they obviously dont know, but presume one of them may need nursing home care somewhere down the line -- would, if they have a small value house, but large savings, be better sinking savings into as large a value property as possible to live in, as if it did come…
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Northern Rock "Windfall"
Following payouts to mortgage customers owing to errors in paperwork an error in the Net Rate quoted has been discovered in paperwork for E-Saver Issue 5. The difference was all of 0.004%. They rounded it up and sent me a cheque for £1 as the account is now closed. I'll try not to spend it all at once! Well done them (now…
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Derbyshire/Cheshire Platinum Monthly Saver issue 7 Launched
Variable rate 4% Save between £100 and £500 per month
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Relationship breakdown - dividing savings
Hi all, 1st off this is not for me its for my friend, I'm very happy in my relationship :) I know its difficult to know all the facts but this is the best i could do with him and would be helpful to know where he stands. I'm sure this is a common issue but then again maybe its not i dont know! Me and my Fianc!e moved in…
