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Investment Bond Withdrawal
Hi all, I currently have some money tied up in an investment bond, and I believe I have calculated my withdrawal amount correctly in order to not be liable to a tax charge, however I am just looking for some confirmation. Initial investment = £20,000 Withdrawn = £6,000 The bond has been active for 18 years, therefore…
Saving for 17 year old £400 a month where’s best?
My daughter is 17 year old apprentice. She earns reasonably well- well better than my day. She’s volunteered that she can save £400 a month, however it would probably best that she can access this. however saving rates for ‘children’ seem low. I can open an account or two in my name for her but keep finding limits on…
How to see my NS&I account number AND sort code ???
Hello. I have a direct saver account and simply want to give my friend the account number and sort code so they can pay me. But I can only see the account number in the my 'details' section. Does anyone know how I see the sort code and account number for my account so I can print screen it? :) (the AI chatbot thing doesn't…
Bitcoin - how best to buy
I signed up to Coinbase back in 2015 but never invested, much to my detriment!? Since then, I’m seeing other avenues to exchange my money to bitcoin, particularly via my online banking app. But what’s the best way? Through a bank or through coinbase!? Or is there little difference!?
Regular savers Banks or Building societies.
I've recently opened over the last few months' 5 RS accounts. 3 with banks and 2 building societies. Are there any pitfalls with just using one over the other institutions?
Financial Assessment for care home
My mum (who has Vascular dementia) and dad ( who is prone to falling and needs aids to walk due to dizziness) moved to a rented social housing bungalow 10 months ago, They left the property which they own as it was unsafe for my dad with the layout and stairs. The house they own has been kept empty and not sold as it was…
Nationwide 8% saver matured, but they haven’t paid the correct interest? Hoodwinked?
I want to run this by you guys, but this feels wrong to me. I saw an advert for a Nationwide saved last year for 8%. “Great” I thought. You can only pay in £200 per month, and when it mature in a year you get the interest. So my account matured yesterday. Closing balance before interest paid is: £2,600. Interest paid:…
Is there a way to quickly renew my Halifax 5.5% Regular Saver?
I have a Halifax 5.5% regular saver due to mature on the 21st November - I didn't fund it last year, it simply rolled over from the previous year. Is there any way I can close it early, and open a new one this week? I've had a letter today saying that on the 21st it will mature then automatically renew but I think the rate…
Probate: Bank won't release funds without a lawyer?
Hi there, I work for a charity and have been administrating a legacy we were kindly left. (So much work!) We have grant of probate but the bank holding her funds won't release the money without us instructing a solicitor. Our trusted solicitor has said that this is unnecessary and won't do it. Does anyone have any advice?…
Shares Bequeathed In A Will
In her Will my mother bequeathed me shares in a FTSE100 company We expect to receive Probate in the next few weeks. Once that is received: Is there a time period before I am able to sell the shares? Am I correct in thinking that I should use her date of death as the base share price for calculating any gain I make as…
Pru fund growth stocks and shares
Hi there, these particular funds charge 1.45 and sometimes profit gets eaten away by fees - however, they smooth over the stockmarket ups and downs. I am wondering whether its better to get a lower fee managed stocks and shares ISA like Wealthify - they seem to be robo isas.... as opposed to people - are people using these…
Capital Gains Tax on Shares
Is Capital Gains Tax payable on shares which I have been forced to sell against my wishes as the company in which I owned the shares has been taken over?
Optimum number of Regular Savings accounts
Is there an ideal number of Regular Saver accounts to have? I have just opened two and the interest gained will be relatively small. This got me wondering whether there is a particular number of Regular Savers below which it isn’t really worth it.
Bare Trust to junior ISA
I have been putting money regularly into a HL trading account set up as a Bare Trust, the beneficiary is my grandson.The investments have done very well snd I have made a couple of sales to offset any capital gains liability. The recent changes to capital gains allowances being phased in over the next 2 years has made me…
Bare Trust & Family Income for Maintenance Grant Implications
Hi I have a Bare Trust account that will be transferred to my Godson shortly (Approx Value £6,500). His father was concerned that the whole value of the Bare Trust would count against the Family income calculation for Maintenance Grant purposes. Looking at the HMRC website I think it would only be any INCOME from that…
Looking for advice on where to save £24000
As per title I currently have around £24000 in a fixed rate ISA that is maturing this week. I'm not sure what to do with the money. My ISA allowance for the rest of this year is about £16000 and I will need quite a bit of the money around September next year. My thoughts are to put £16000 in a new fixed rate ISA and the…
Lifetime ISA
Hi. My daughter is 18, and is considering opening a lifetime ISA with a view to buy a property. She would be a first time buyer. The rules state that if she buys with another first-time buyer she gets to keep the 25% added by the government. My question is, if she bought as a joint tenant with someone who wasn't a first…
Inheritance and mortgage advice after receiving 350,000 inheritance
Hi everyone, I currently have a flat with a mortgage of 245,000 (290 valued flat with current interest of 3.5% with 2.5 years left on my current deal. I have just inherited 350,000. I am thinking about purchasing a new home of 450,000. My question is how do I best manage my money? Do I pay off my current mortgage and sell…
DF Capital 5.3% 90 day account - now open again!
As I mentioned previously, I had clicked through yesterday to read the information on this account but had to leave my application until later owing to needing to be in a meeting. Upon returning the account appeared to have been "pulled" - I can now confirm that it is open again as shown on the savings page of this website…
USD share spouse transfer: Hargreaves Lansdown? Interactive Investor?
I’m new to all this but am hopefully catching up quickly on ways to achieve the below while making better use of tax planning that previously eluded me. Until a week or so ago I had no idea of most of the terms below, and no share trading accounts. Things I’m here to check are: * General approach – have I understood these…

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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