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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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The Top Fixed Interest Savings Discussion Area
I'm interested in people's thoughts and recommendations for the best fixed interest accounts. With BOE interests rates recently starting to increase we have to consider the desirability of long term fixed interest savings. Since withdrawals are usually not permitted before the end of the fixed period, such general interest…
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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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Being nosey... How many Regular Saver accounts do you have?
For ease of finding the RS League Table that Bobblehat compiles, I've added it to this 1st post. The updates will appear here periodically rather than embedded in the thread and a post will be made to the latest page to announce an update. Please send your data as usual and it will appear in the next update when it's…
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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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Stockbrokers for Investment Clubs Sep’25
I’m a member of a longstanding Investment Club. Our Broker, ii, has just given us 2 months notice that they are ceasing service for Investment Clubs. Can anyone suggest an alternative Broker please?
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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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Investment Planning
(moved from another board to here..) I hope this is the right place to ask for thoughts on how to plan my investments. I am trying to have a diverse asset allocation while keeping it simple (eg hold 2 funds) but at the same time not putting all my eggs in 1 (to 2) basket, but I feel I am going in circles. Background…
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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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How to transfer a Hargeaves Lansdown SIPP to a Interactive Investor one?
Hi, Does anyone know I would go about doing this, is it straightforward and how long does it take? Thankyou, Warmest Wishes,
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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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Manchester Building Society
This company came up on a site as having a decent interest rate for a fixed ISA. I've never heard of them and I'm from Manchester. Has anyone ever used the company?
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Investing in uncertain times and diversifying
I was speaking with someone recently and they scared me with talk about the Iran war and everything happening globally. It made me panic sell my holdings, not at a loss, but I reduced my profit. I had over £300k in index funds. What do others invest in during times like this? I do want to start my own business eventually,…
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The Cashback for Bank or Investment Accounts *No Chat*
This is the "No Chat" thread, please only post announcements and use the discussion thread for anything else Open and fund any Prosper savings or investment account with a minimum of £10,000 and get £100 when you keep it on the platform for at least six months across savings and…
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Interactive Investor account - promos
Does anyone happen to know if their referral links can be used in conjunction with SIPP cashback deal which expires tomorrow? They are closed at weekends otherwise I would call them and ask! Thanks
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