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Best value for replacing share certificates
I inherited some shares from my dad, but we can't find the share certificates. I know lots have asked this in the past, but I'm trying to find the best value provider of a letter of indemnity so I can replace the certificates, so I can sell the shares. It's around £110,000 worth of shares so the quotes I've had have been…
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Paying with cryptocurrency
I've been asked to pay for something with cryptocurrency but problem is I know nothing about it. This needs to be done in next ten days. Where do I start? Help!
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Personal tax account - now showing savings interest details ??
Some people are saying that they can now see details of interest on their savings accounts in their PTA screen. Others say not.The guidelines for the BBSI return were updated in Oct 24 and still say"HMRC requires UK banks and building societies to submit information annually about interest paid or credited to ‘reportable…
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Market Carnage - strategy (buy/sell?)
25% of my retirement plan is in a DC pension and S&S ISA (ive other in a DB pension and property), plus an emergency fund. Looking at the carnage im beginning to wonder how long it could last, how deep the sell-off may go (my equitties could we be looking at a 25-50% decline over the next 1, 3, 6 months)? A. Anyone in a…
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What to Invest in?
Hi all, I am due to inherit around £250k and am unsure of the best way to invest this. I have been thinking about buying a property and letting it out would this be the best option? I currently am lucky enough to have no rent or mortgage. Thanks all!
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Ltd companies bank details
Anyone know how I can find out a companies bank details ? I have recently won a tribunal case against ex employers and they have not replied to any correspondence I have sent in order to make payment of the monies the court ordered them to pay. I have now no option other to make a bank arrest, but dont know how to find out…
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Transferring SIPP from HL to Vanguard
Has anyone on here specifically transferred their SIPP from HL to Vanguard and what was your experience?
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Inheritance
Hi, I am after some advice if possible please. I am about to inherit 150k. I have no savings or private pension. I will be eligible for a full Gov pension though but not for 12 years yet. I am a single 55 y/o female who has been living on Universal Credit for the last year due to long term poor health. Obviously when my…
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AJBell platform - Dividend payout
Just noticed there isn't an option for dividends to be automatically paid out to your nominated bank account. I know that HL have the option to do a monthly sweep, where all dividends are paid to your account around the 12th day of each month. Am I missing something or does AJ Bell really not have this feature?
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Passive ESG (et al.) funds/ETFs
Hi all, I'm a suffering
from severe research fatigue and could do with some help. Not specifically
direct recommendations on product X or Y, but just some human input of my
situation. Sorry for the long post. With my humble
amount of savings, I have been quite happy with Cash ISAs, but I've now built
up enough of buffer…
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$4trillion dollars.
How the hell can a single company be worth this much money? It's such an absurd amount of money that you can't even relate to it, what does it even mean to have $4trillion of something. If each dollar was a grain of sand, it would fill 3 class 1 HGV trailers. And the wildest part is you've got Microsoft just behind at…
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How to handle Hungarian gambling winnings sent via PayPal
Hi all, I’m in a bit of a grey area and would really appreciate any advice or shared experience. Over the past few months, I’ve occasionally played on some Hungarian gambling websites and ended up with winnings of just over £2,000. I withdrew the money to my PayPal account rather than directly to my bank. Now I’m uncertain…
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Simple add to basket investment
Good day all hope your all keeping cool in hot weather, Is there any platform especially Iweb & low charges platforms where one can just view a company and easily add to basket or even a few companies grouped as an item/product that can be added to basket and then purchase the shares within a click or two, would like to do…
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What’s the ONE Money-Saving Habit That Changed Your Life?
Hi everyone, I wanted to ask:What’s the one money-saving habit, mindset, or tip that made the biggest difference in your financial life? It could be something small like always comparing prices before buying, or something big like switching energy providers, using cashback sites, or even starting a side hustle. I’m trying…
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Skipton BS authentication system.
I recently opened a Skipton BS easy access bonus saver account. They operate two different authentication systems:-One requires you to install an app on your 'smart' phone. That requires a device specific registration code sent through the post.The other uses conventional 2-factor authentication and requires you to request…
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Selling BT shares best method
Please can I have advice on selling around 300 shares, they are in paper form. I called BT today they said they charged 1.5 percent commission is there a quicker and easier way?
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Savings accounts for beginners
Hi all I'm looking at setting up an instant access savings account and just wondered, is it the case that when setting up the account I input some bank details, for example my current account, then pay into my savings from this and when the time comes to withdraw I simply select the amount and it is put back in my current…
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Savings account easy access for approx £20K
I'm looking for an online savings account with a good rate of interest, but with no withdrawal penalties for around £20K. I have a Marcus account so would like something similar. Google came up with Revolut - any recommendations please?
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Was the call I received from a mempool 'Database Officer' genuine?
Hello. Advice please! I have never, to the best of my knowledge, had any dealings with crypto currencies. But I was called out of the blue by someone describing himself as a mempool 'Database Officer' who knew my name and some other details as well as my mobile number. He subsequently sent emails from an account at…
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Has saving affected your mental health.
First time on the Savings thread but i thought it may be the best place to pose this question. I have thought long and hard about if I should post this or not given the cost of living crisis and how it is affecting huge numbers of people but here goes. I am currently in a very fortunate financial position but it hasn't…
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