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Investment advise, tracker funds
I would like to invest in equities via tracker funds, some within an ISA and some outside. I would like to look into trackers that track the FTSE100, European indexes, North American and the BRICS...
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Joint Account Tax Liability
My dad has asked me to open a joint share dealing account with him, to help him buy and sell shares, using only his money. I will receive no payment or benefits from it. My question is, will I be...
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P800 calculation
Today I received a P800 calculation from HMRC telling me I owe them £1 ,340 underpaid tax from 2015-16. However, the calculation includes an £889 underpayment from 2014-15 wh ich I am currently...
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House to joint ownership?
Wife and I are in mid seventies. House (paid for) is in my name. Is there any advantage in changing to joint ownership and if so, how to do it. Scotland if it makes any difference.
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safe deposit boxes - how safe if a bank fails?
How protected are the contents of safe deposit boxes if a British bank fails? The FSCS, admittedly on a page that talks in baby language and has a cartoon of giraffes, defines a "deposit" as "money...
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Travel Insurance for the over 65s
What a nightmare. All the insurance companies we have tried wont insure us now that we're over 65. We actually want a multi-trip worldwide policy (sans North America). We use d to insure with STA -...
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How pedantic are banks?
I've got a cheque here from an elderly lady dated Nov 13th 1940. Reckon the bank will accept it?
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Qualifying week - maternity pay?
"To calculate your average weekly earnings your employer will average your gross earnings over a period of at least eight weeks up to and including the last payday before the end of your qualifying...
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When do you need to report capital gains on a sale of property?
According to the HMRC website, you don't declare the sale of your main home on your tax return (because there's no tax to pay nor losses to claim) If you don't normally complete a tax return then you...
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Re: Spelling Error on Cheque- acceptability
Palindrome gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying: I'd pay it in. The bank could, strictly speaking, refuse to cash it - but it's very unlikely.
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Spelling Error on Cheque- acceptability
Hi, I've just received a cheque with my first name incorrectly spelt (Suzanne rather than Susan) - the family name part and title are fine. Should I return it for a replacement, or just pay it in?
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jTWSdata for Interactive Brokers
hi all, I've created a web-page for jTWSdata here: jTWSdata creates and updates data files real-time using Interactive Brokers historical data as the back-fill. jTWSdata's generated files have been...
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jTWSdump for Interactive Brokers
I have updated the jTWSdump web-page with new information and examples. jTWSdump allows to download historical data from Interactive Brokers Trader Workstation into formatted .csv files ready to be...
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releasing jTWSdump for Interactive Brokers
i've completed this new application jTWSdump which allows to download historical data from Interactive Brokers Trader Workstation: it has a graphical user interface but it works with the commandline...
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jTWScharts - FREE 7-day evaluation version available
hi, i've updated the jTWScharts web-site: to allow interested people to request a free 7-day evaluation version. If you already know jTWScharts just go to "Contact" at the bottom of the page and...
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instant access passbook savings account
Hello, Im after a instant access passbook savings account. Im looking to save around 50 to 100 per month. It must have a passbook. Im NOT intrested in websavers accounts. Who do you recomend? Thanks.
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What is difference between run-rate and pro forma?
Thank you for your explanation.
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Contact for CCA on debit card
Am I correct in thinking that I contact the payee to get these cancelled ? Thanks Daytona
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Independent Banking Advisory Service
Has anyone had any experience using this service or any similiar? Seem keen to want a help but want to charge up front which leaves me a bit suspicous. Any info would be appreciated John
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Work tuck shop becoming too successful - tax implications?
I set up a small tuck shop at work selling the usual chocolate and crisp type snacks, plus some tinned soft drinks. I initially bought 100 stock from my own money - worked out how to recoup the 100 by...
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