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I want unlimited instant access & lots of inte
Basically I want an unlimited instant access savings account which pays me lots of interest. You see I have a car loan with about 3 years left to go but I now have all the money to pay it off. It is a fixed rate so if I pay it off early I still pay the same amount. So I thought I'd put the money into an instant access…
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MGM ASSURANCE - CELEBRATION BOND I
Hi everyone. Has anyone had any experience with this company? In april 2003 I invested £10,000 into this policy. In april 2004 i had a statement saying the total value was £10,265* *(exit charges may be applied on early surrender or to reflect market conditions) http://www.mgm-assurance.co.uk I have visited the website…
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Safeguardfx
has anyone come across this american company? My elderly father has been 'cold called' by someone from Safeguardfx offering him the opportunity to invest money which would involve him setting up an account in the states. They have a website (https://www.safeguardfx.com) which appears kosher but I would appreciate any info…
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Best instant access account for £4000
Can anyone help me find an easy to use instant access account for £4000 for my daughter. Hopefully she will be able to add to this but at the moment needs to have easy access in case of emergencies. She doesn't want to bank online. Butterfli
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Stoozing
Well, firstly Hello everyone, I am new on this website. Secondly, I hope I have picked the right board - there are so many to choose from. Lastly, my actual question :) My husband and I have decided to stooze (think this is right word) and have got 20K from egg and mint. We can afford the min payments a month just about,…
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4:you
I have recently reviewed the prospectus from the following company with great interest.Does anyone else have any thoughts on this investment? ??? http://www.4you.uk.com
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douglas st james???
just got a call from a guy from company called douglas st james -swiss. they are based in switzerland. apparently; they analyse shares and give hot tips. they r not na stockbroker and u pay them no money. they get their money because when they beleive that the share has reached its peak they tell u to sell and they get…
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CS International
Has anyone had dealings with this firm. I believe that they may be registered in Switzerland and their website is https://www.csinternational.net. I was cold called by them basically trying to get me to invest money in start up companies or new companies with a chance of soon coming to the market.
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How much interest
Hi Can anyone tell me how much cash I will make on my £3500 in my Ing account over about 16 months, ta! ???
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national savings premium bonds
I am a new member to this site and enjoyed Martin's recent radio conversation on Radio 2. I have looked at the site and am very impressed at the great lengths of trying to save money tips. I have come in to some money and am looking at investing in the Premium Bonds offered by the Post Office. Has anybody out there any…
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Egg introductory offer
My six-month higher interest introductory period with Egg is about to expire. Can I close my Egg and open a new one with Egg, thus getting a new introductory offer? If not, where should I move my money to get the best interest rate without tying it up, Bradford & Bingley perhaps? Many thanks
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US$ savings account??
I'm thinking of taking advantage of the current £/$ rate and buying some dollars, as I'll probably go to the states next year (sister lives there). Is there any way I can hold US$ in a savings account and thereby accrue some interest? If possible that seems like a better plan than having currency just lying about. Any…
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Has anybody invested in this company? Midas
Please help - what are your views on investing in the above company? My father was offered 3000 of these shares at $3.75 by Lox Internation (broker) out of the blue by telephone. They are currently trading at $4.65. He has had a request to send a cheque to Midas for $11250 to purchase 3000 shares. They are currently worth…
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Halifax Web Saver : non tax-payer
I've had a mini-cash ISA with the Halifax for some time, and it's getting me 4,15% AER (variable) tax-free. However, I've just opened up one of their Web Saver accounts, which currently pays 4,90% gross. I'm not a taxpayer (yet), so can apply to be paid gross interest. This makes this account much better than the ISA (no…
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Save £300/month x 10 years - Best Option?
Hi all, My wife and I are looking to start saving a fixed amount of £300 each month over the next 10 years (circumstances permitting of course!) towards our 1 year old daughters future education (11-18 years of age). We would not need access to this money at all during the term, neither would we require life insurance…
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oversees property ... buy to let.
I am interested in buying foreign property in Spain and probably also Florida, to hopefully gain in value and to rent out to holiday-makers ( I hope to cover some of the mortgage repayments in rental ). I assume that if I am paid rental in the UK in sterling, I would have to declare this as income and pay the full rate of…
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PTA Savings Account
Dear All, I am a treasuer for a School PTA. I have been looking around for an account that pays interest and I am struggling. Any Suggestions. at the moment we have circa about £4500 and getting Jack all interest. Please can you help? Ned
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Where to start/which option!!
Can somebody give me any advice on savings in general. I am 32 and my wife of 27 have just got married and are about to start a family. We had a chat the other night about our investments/pension, etc.. At the moment we have no investments/isas/pension and thought it was time to pull our finger out. Trouble is "WE DONT…
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Online share trading
Does anybody know the cheapest internet share trading company? taking into account companies with low commision and spread, I'm assuming tax would be the same for all !?? thanks.
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Egg Savings or Bradford & Bingley?
Hi all, Need some of your expertise please. I have 15k that I would like to place in a high interest savings account. Now do I go for the B&B @5.38% Gross - Interest paid monthly. OR Egg Savings - Which is @5.5% Gross for the first 6 months (and interest is only paid after the first 6 months) Simply... where will I earn…