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Share Dealing
Does any one know a cheap but good way / company to sell shares. I'm in a share save and have some that I am able to get my hands on. Thanks Dumplin
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help required - monthly interest
I have £2000 to pay into a savings account for a short period, at least and possibly only for one month. Any recommendations on the best instant access savings account to go for?
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finding info and advice
hi everyone i'm currently doing a research project into what people's frustrations are when they need to buy any type of financial services or take advice. i'd appreciate any feedback to a question: what are YOUR main frustrations when sourcing the right info for you? and could you describe the ideal service or source of…
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Alliance and Leicester Online Saver
Hello, In the process of opening an A&L online saver (5.35%). I am waiting for them to post me the startup stuff. All went smoothly online and they accepted me after the electronic check! HSBC and their uptight ID checks can read it and weep Does anyone know if the direct debit link to your current account can be used to…
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Kids left 5K each in will, where should I invest it?
I am in receipt of two cheques, each in my childrens name for 5k each from their deceased grandfather. Before he died he wanted to save for them and opened up National savings bonds as he was adamant he didn't want to pay any "start up fees" to any bank/building society. I don't think we can invest this much in the bonds,…
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Monetary Gift from Grandparent ?
My grandmother wants to make a gift to my sister and I of two thirds of her money. She does not own her house and her savings are well below the inheritance tax level. Basically she wants to see us benefit whilst she is still alive. Apart from the tax implications (which in all honesty would not be massive on the amount we…
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how to calculate interest earned ???
Hello Everybody I am pretty useless at this kind of thing and I am hoping that some kind number wizz could give me a rough idea of how much interest I will earn on an Egg savings account that I have just opened for my wedding in June 2006. I am puuting £100 a month away which will give me 18 months at £100. The Egg account…
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Buying a Property in Bulgaria (PLEASE HELP!)
Hi Martin / All members Can you give me any information / help on the following, Ok, here goes… Been toying with the idea now for a while about buying a property in Bulgaria but just cannot make my mind up as it is a BIG decision for me. The place I am looking at is in St Vlas (on the Black Sea coast). It is an up and…
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Distribution Bonds
I need a safe income from a capital sum to fund my Mum's Rest Home fees? The capital is from the sale of Mum's house. She is 86 years old and life expectancy is maybe 4 years??? Any experience of similar would be appreciated.
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Alliance & Leicester Savings account the best @ 5.35%?
As above thanks. I wish now I went for the Cahoot @ 5.5%. Oh well you win some & lose some! Thanks Perry
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Halifax Regular Saver To Pay 7% !!
According to today's Working Lunch programme (BBC 2), the Regular Saver rate is being increased to 7%. Apparently we'll hear more about it in an announcement tomorrow.
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Halifax regular saver 7.07% 16 years old tax free
Hi Im new to this so please bear with me. This account is open to all over 16 years of age. The halifax are offering a regular saver account with 7.07% interest for one year. This account can be opened by anyone over the age of 16. If your child is still in full time education they do not pay any tax (at least at the…
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Buy to Let
Not sure whether to go for one bed studio costing c. £135k in my area giving rental income of c. £650 per month or, 3 bed flat costing £210k and giving rental of £850 per month. I guess both properties will eventually increase in value pro-rata. The 3-bed flat would be better to pass on to children or could be an option…
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Remortgage for property investment
My parents are remortgaging their house to buy a cheap property in their neighbourhood. They will refurbish the place and hope to sell it in 6-months time. To reduce costs they are just going to remortgage their own house and then settle the balance when the sale completes. I have found a good deal for them from the…
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whats the best interest rate to offer shareholders?
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Fixed rate monthly saver - best deal?
Please help. In October I set up a 7% fixed saver account with the Abbey National. I went to get my passbook updated today and found out that no money has been transferred from my bank. Rang the bank and it turns out they never received the standing order mandate. I accept this was my fault because I never checked that the…
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25,000 to invest ????
I will get 25k next month from 12 yr policy....I also have £150 per month to use now the policy is finished....dont want to go into stock market and can leave to grow ....any ideas?? Thanks Ian
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100,000 k to invest
Hi People, Just asking this question on behalf of a friend. What is the best way to invest this amount of money. Where to invest it? how much? what are the interest rates etc.... All your help would be great, as this is a very important decision for the person involved!!
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Transco Shares - What is happening?
Hi People, Heard in the news yesterday that Transco are being sold or something similar and I thought I read something about Transco buying peoples shares. I have some Transco shares. Was thinking of selling them in the next few weeks or was I right in what I thought I read and should I wait until Transco buy the shares…
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Childrens Trust Funds
I know these are new, but I was wondering, as my daughter is eligible for the chancellors handout of a £250 voucher that has to be invested in a CTF, what anyone knows about these?