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Santander Easy Access Saver Limited Edition (Issue 3)
Just had this email about my Easy Access Saver Limited Edition (Issue 3) We're increasing the term of your Easy Access Saver Limited Edition (Issue 3) by an extra 10 months. From 1 October 2024 you'll also get a new interest rate of 4.00% AER/3.93% gross (variable).
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Paragon Bank - Possible Interest Rate Reductions Without Notice
Just seen this banner below on their website. 'With ongoing volatility in market rates, we may need to make changes to our savings products. This could include some products being withdrawn, temporarily restricted or rates adjustments, without notice.'
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Computershare-AstraZeneca problems
Has anyone else had problems with their AZ shares being transferred to Computershare? Some of my shares are listed correctly as ordinary shares with the correct market value, but others are given a value in euros, way below the current market value. Computershare cannot explain it and it is impossible to contact anyone in…
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Freetrade 1% Cashback on S&S ISA Transfer.
ISA Transfer was completed abouta month ago and the offer rewards tab on their app shows this … Has anybody else completed the transfer and hsve a tick for point 2 above? Transfer is definitely covered for the offer…
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best way to save
hi i would like to save 50% my net income as a good habit where i work allows me to use commsave credit union i also know there are regular savings accounts what would be the best option in some ways i like the money to be saved before i get access to it as i am not always disciplined to transfer myself also how about a…
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Trading 212
Just spent a fair amount of time going three quarters way through the process of opening a Trading 212 acc ISA , inc. reams of conditions etc, only to find after taking my id selfies, I needed my phone to do a Q scan to get any further because I needed a code from it , and I havent got that smart a phone ! Anyone found…
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Clarify 30 day rule on stocks and shares
Hi there I sold some S&S - a Vanguard ETF - from within a T212 GIA (gain not subject to CGT as well under the £3k), in order to rebuy within my ISA. Am I correct that I cannot buy the same ETF in the GIA again for 30 days without this having a CGT implication later on? So if I want to buy in my GIA either wait until the 30…
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Maths question
I have £2400 in an instant access savings accounts with a bank This instant access account pays 1% If I open a Regular Saver at the bank which pays 6% and transfer £200 a month over am I right in thinking that my interest rate on my £2400 will be (6+1)/2=3.5% Assume I will pay all 12 payments across to the regular saver…
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Cynergy Issue 96 Available - 4.22%
Just a quick heads up to Cynergy customers. They have released Issue 96 paying 4.22% instant access. My bonus was approaching expiry so jumped across.
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Children's Inheritance
My husband died recently and left money (approx £8k each) for his niece & nephew (8 and 14 years old). I am to have control over this until they are 21. The money will be theirs at 21 however he had specified he wanted this to cover driving lessons, money towards a car or house if applicable before they reach 21. I do not…
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Transferring a S&S ISA (to Trading 212)
Hi all, i suspect I know the answer to this, but have never done it before so wanted to check. I have a small Santander S&S ISA with approx £7k currently invested in: SANTANDER GO GLOBAL EQUITY "RKP" (GBP) ACC Santander MyWealth Progressive Fund R and Santander MyWealth Balanced Fund R I would like to open a Trading 212…
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Ulster bank limited edition saver. ADVICE
Thinking about my Ulster Bank Limited Edition Saver! 🤔 It started with great interest, but now it's at 4.17% with a £5,000 minimum. Is it still worth it, or should I explore other options? #Savings #Banking #Money
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Shares in Telewest Communications Plc
Hi, I have a shares certificate dating back to 1997 for Telewest Communications plc. I cannot find the registrar to see if they are of any value, does anybody know who the registrar is please. Thanks. P
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Treasury Gilt vs Treasury Stock - difference(s)?
I've just noticed that most government bonds are issued as Treasury Gilt (e.g. TE28 - 4 3/8% Treasury Gilt 2028) but some are issued as Treasury Stock (e.g. TR38 - 4 3/4% Treasury Stock 2038), but I can't work out if there are any differences between how they work and underlying risks. Anyone with some info on this? Thanks…
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SIPP investments during market upheaval
I've just opened a SIPP with AJ Bell. I did this mainly for tax reasons (sole company director), and NOT because I know what I'm doing with investments. I'm relatively comfortable with the general advice out there for portfolios, and I'm ready to push the button on a core holding in a tracker fund. However, the current…
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Unrealised gains v Total Gains
Hi all. Can someone please enlighten me. I have a big difference between these 2 figures. I have only been doing it since Feb 2026 98% of my money is in vwrp acc. Wondering why I have such a big difference? I have never sold anything, had 1p in dividends from a stock. Not sure if i would have had dividends from vwrp as…
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Savings Goal
Morning all I have a savings gosl of £10k, been saving for a couple of years with BoS earning 2.72% monthly. I would rather stick with BoS as they are local and I can pay cash in when I need to. I also don't trust the online only accounts. Maths aint a strong point. Would it make a massive difference in a 5.50% monthly…
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Nervous about using flexible ISA to maximise savings interest
Hello, I’ve been a self employed sole trader for approx 20 years. In that time I have been frugal and paid any spare funds into cash ISAs. I am now looking to wind up my business (since the pandemic it pays very little) and live off of the ISA interest. I want to put some of my ISA funds into a flex ISA and then withdraw…
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Savings Account in Joint Names
Hi, I have a joint savings account with my wife. I am a 20% taxpayer with all income from pension drawdown. My wife is a non-taxpayer, and drawdowns £12k per year from her SIPP. I am trying to understand how this works with HMRC as I believe that I can receive up to a £1000 per year in savings interest tax free. My wife as…
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ISA confusion with Tembo
I have an easy access ISA with Tembo that I invested £20,000 into last financial year. I now want to transfer it to another provider, Barclays. Interest of £838 has accrued over the year. I'm not sure what I should do next and Tembo aren't being very helpful. I asked them for instructions on how to withdraw the interest…
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