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What will happen to my Icesave Isa?

I'm worried that the £17,000 I have built up in Isa savings will be switched from Icesave to my current account and I will have to pay tax on the money...
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Can we pass on our mortgage?

Instead of selling the property, my husband and I feel it would be easier and faster to pass on the existing mortgage...

Can we blow mum's savings to get benefits?

We plan to give mother's savings to members of the family so she can live on benefits. Is this OK?...
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Will this tax-free pension plan work?

Can I boost my retirement pot by paying extra into an AVC then taking it as a tax-free lump sum?...

Silent treatment from Orange

After Orange promised me it would re-credit my account, it has stopped responding to me after identifying a bad credit query on my address...

Will a house-share avoid IHT trap?

I want to make my children joint owners of a rental property so we can all avoid IHT. Will this idea work?...

Confusion over Abbey bond mix-up

Abbey told me it had passed my bond into a default account. I was directed to head office but I am still waiting for my money ...

What is my home worth now?

I need to know the current value of my property so I can arrange a new mortgage deal. Where can I find this information?...
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Why this problem with my Hip?

If my Hip searches were in date when my buyer agreed to buy the property why am I being told they will soon be out of date and must be renewed?...

Guarantee that is not what it seems

After reading the small print of my protected investment plan, I'm worried the guaranteed returns are not rock solid...

Why am I banned from working for a rival?

My contract of employment contains a restrictive covenant that does not apply to my co-workers. Is this enforceable in law?...
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Is my cash safe with Coutts?

I bank with Coutts, which is owned by RBS. If it gets into trouble, could RBS take funds from Coutts?...

Is ill-health retirement bad news?

At the age of 59 I am being retired by my employer on health grounds. Will I lose out financially?...

Are my daughters too young for an Isa?

My daughters have been left some money. Are they old enough to open Isas or will the money have to go into children's savings bonds?...
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Does it pay to overpay?

How much sooner will my mortgage be paid off if I use spare cash each month to reduce my mortgage debt?...
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Can I claim a tax rebate?

I had not used up my personal tax allowance by January 2007, and wonder whether I would be able to claim a rebate paid on savings interest? ...

What's the best round-the-world currency?

We are planning a round-the-world trip. Do we need separate currency for each country we visit?...

Why can't I get my own money?

Why are with-profits firms allowed to impose heavy exit penalties when banks are not?...

The best way to help a widow

I need some advice on the best way to invest a lump sum that is to be held in trust for a widow and her children ...
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How can I buy Pibs?

Could you tell me how I can purchase Pibs? Are the charges the same as for shares and is stamp duty payable?...

Help! We owe £52,000 on cards and loans

My girlfriend and I are paying £2,000 a month servicing debts on credit cards and loans with no hope of ever paying them off. What should we do?...
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To borrow or not to borrow?

Should we take money from our Isas to pay £15,000 for home improvements or borrow the cash and repay the loan next year?...

I'm confused by EAR and AER

I'm trying to find the best place to put £10,000, but I don't know the difference between EAR and AER. Please explain...
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Who can I complain to about big loss?

Despite telling my bank I wanted a risk-free investment, I have lost £16,000 in the past few months. How can I put this right?...

Lost trust fund interest after Abbey error

We've lost six months' interest on our granddaughter's Trust Fund because Abbey lost the ID documents. Can you help?...
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TV licence snoops are pestering me

Even though we have a licence, I was sent a threatening letter after buying a new digital receiver for my television...
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Should I convert my car to run on LPG?

I drive about 250 miles a week to and from work. Would it pay to convert my car so it will run on cheap liquid petroleum gas?...
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Should I leave my money in Icesave?

I'm thinking of leaving my cash in Icesave even though friends tell me I should take the money and run. What do you think? ...
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Should I abandon Sharesave scheme?

I have paid thousands into a company Sharesave scheme over five years, but the shares are now worth much less than the option price...
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Is our home insurance still safe?

Our home insurance is with RIAS, underwritten by Fortis. After the recent near-collapse of Fortis, should we be looking for another insurer?...
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