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Aegon - Online Security Issue?
I’d appreciate views and opinions about a disused financial account please… I once held a Stocks & Shares ISA with Aegon/Cofunds. In 2019, I transferred all funds (and associated cash) to another provider and requested Aegon close the account. Long story short – as of today, I can still login to the online account where…
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Good sound investment advise
My son turns 18 and has built up £25000 in his junior ISA which comes to an end on his birthday. Going forward can anyone advise what would be good sound to invest this money. We don't mind a little risk in investment.
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Investing in uncertain times and diversifying
I was speaking with someone recently and they scared me with talk about the Iran war and everything happening globally. It made me panic sell my holdings, not at a loss, but I reduced my profit. I had over £300k in index funds. What do others invest in during times like this? I do want to start my own business eventually,…
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FSCS protection - ISA and SIPP, same fund
If I have the same fund invested in both my SIPP and my ISA and the fund defaults, do the FSCS protections allow max £85k protection or 2 x £85k protection?
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Great British Invest off or Passive V Active Portfolios
For those who are curious to compare their Passive or Active investment strategies I’m starting a new thread today with monthly updates (Bottom lines only in £). For details see https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5719517 If this thread is restricted to Portfolio constituents only it should make life easier as…
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Spreading investments between platforms
I have what is to me a significant proportion of investments on a single platform all invested in ETF's to take advantage of capped platform fees (excluding the JISA which is in an OEIC fund). SIPP is 100% equities (same for work pension and LISA) and ISA is around 75/25 equities/bonds. I held SGLN for a year and a bit…
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What counts as income for savings allowance calculation?
Hi all - I searched but couldn't find a clear answer here on the forum (or in one of the articles or on HMRC site). I'm trying to figure out what counts towards your income in the year in terms of figuring out what the savings interest allowance is. E.g. £50,000 PAYE earnings before tax but after pension contributions £…
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Lump sum from will
I will be getting £300,000 from a will of a relative, I don't want to invest it or play risky games with it I just want to get maximum interest on it for the time being until I decide what to do with it. What are my options ?
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The Top Fixed Interest Savings Discussion Area
I'm interested in people's thoughts and recommendations for the best fixed interest accounts. With BOE interests rates recently starting to increase we have to consider the desirability of long term fixed interest savings. Since withdrawals are usually not permitted before the end of the fixed period, such general interest…
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SIPP for stepson
Hi Trying to find the right product but there are so many ! I’ve had mine a while and they aren’t quite what we want Stepson is self employed and a carer for family . We would like to start a sipp for him thinkin a small lump sum under 500 and then maybe a low regular payment what products would you suggest ? thanks in…
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Change of share registrar
Does anyone know if there are any rules/regulations on what happens to shareholder documentation when a company moves from one registrar to another? I've got shares in SSE, and until Dec 2023 the registrar was MUFG (Link Asset/Signalshares as was), so all my dividend notices and other financial info was there. After Dec…
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Cahoot Sunny Day Saver Question
Hi, Re Cahoot Sunny Day Saver I might be over thinking but, the wording on the website doesn't seem very clear to me. £1 - £3,000 pays 5% interest £3000+ pays no interest I'm guessing that this means that I will get 5% interest on the £3,000 but no interest on the bit that is over £3,000 (Not NO interest on everything…
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Fixed saving rates / bonds
Hello, I'm new to this forum so apolgies if this has been dealt with before. The best fixed savings rates I can find seem to be around 4.5% per annum - that includes MSE. The only alternative seems to be something like Hargreaves London who are offering 6% on a 2 year bond. Can anyone help me understand how HL are able to…
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Tesco Internet Savings Account
I opened A Tesco Internet Savings Account in June 2025. I deposited £43,000, interest rate of 4.01% for the first year. My balance at 31.03.26 is £43,384. How is this interst being calculated?
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ARM on track to be the UKs most valuable company
Currently position 3, it's so good to finally see a technology company in the top 10. It isn't a coincidence that the only real tech company we have is going to become number 1 by market cap. Technology is valuable, as a country we really need to create a job market that favours technology. Like the US implemented the…
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MSE News: Child Trust Fund letters sent to thousands of young people missing £2,200 on average
Thousands of 21-year-olds are set to receive a letter from the Government reminding them they've got a forgotten Child Trust Fund, worth £2,200 on average. Inevitably this means scammers will likely take advantage, so here's how to make sure your letter is genuine and how to track down lost savings yourself for free… Read…
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Future Planning
Would an Cash Isa be better than opening up a Premium Bond with 20k under the current climate?
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Calculating Capital Gains liability in advance of selling
I've had a Moneyfarm General Investment Account for several years. I would now like to sell some assets, but do not want to go over my annual Capital Gains allowance. I have tried to make sense of the HMRC HS284 guidance, but it is not easy reading! Over the years Moneyfarm have made many acquisitions and disposals, but…
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2% tax increase in savings question.
Can somebody explain this to me please?…. "Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to raise income tax on savings interest by two percentage points next April" At present I receive savings interest that is taxed by a reduction in my personal allowance to take account of the amount of that interest less, of course, once the £1000…
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Single premium investment bond - tax mitigation
I have a single premium investment bond that I bought around 25 years ago. It's worth around 4 times what I put into it, and I withdrew (tax free) around a third of the original premium. If I cash it in now or when I die, there's income tax to pay on the taxable gain = the gain in value plus the one third I already took…
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