UK Finance Discussions

Best credit cards to keep

Hi all, I am trying to think of which credit cards are best to keep for their benefits. At the moment I have.... a) Llo...

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posted by NoSpam

20 comments posted 21yrs posted by NoSpam

Best place to search for credit cards for balance transfers

I have in the past selected 0% balance transfer cards from www.thisismoney.co.uk to get my next credit card for balance...

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posted by NoSpam

7 comments posted 21yrs posted by NoSpam

Charges for presenting dollar cheque?

Can anyone tell me of a bank or building society that will not charge for depositing a $12 dollar cheque into an accoun...

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posted by aa111

1 comments posted 21yrs posted by aa111

Accounting Software for Small Business

Hi, I'm starting a small business, just me no employees, and I wondered if anyone could suggest accounting software. Id...

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posted by johnsmith

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A&L Online DD Q

Does anyone know whether a DD payment set up and paid into a A&L Direct ISA or Online Saver made through the online ban...

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posted by <nospam

4 comments posted 21yrs posted by <nospam

Parents Selling House/CGT Liability

Hi, In 1998 I helped my parents buy their council property under the RTB scheme, as they wouldnt be able to get a full...

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posted by smithmark

5 comments posted 21yrs posted by smithmark

Credit / debit cards

Hi, Credit cards When does a CC transaction become a continuing authority? Does it have to be written into the T&Cs and...

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posted by iainb

2 comments posted 21yrs posted by iainb

Municipal/Council borrowing - how does it work ?

How does a Council obtain funding from banks for projects - such as, say construction related. For example, assuming th...

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posted by news_svaardt

2 comments posted 21yrs posted by news_svaardt

Daily share prices via email?

Anyone have any suggestions for a free service where I can setup a stock portfolio and have closing prices sent to me b...

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posted by emma_godding

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Mis-sold loan & endowment

My sister took out a 10 year interest only loan for £12000 in February 1993 with an endowment which she was told would...

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posted by cherokeejeep34

14 comments posted 21yrs posted by cherokeejeep34

Interesting Inheritance Tax Question

Relative has died and left me 1% of her estate. Her estate now (assets at death) is worth I'd say approx 400k. Problem...

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posted by [NO SPAM]ddumper

6 comments posted 21yrs posted by [NO SPAM]ddumper

Halifax mortgage

Four years ago we paid off our mortgage leaving £125 outstanding for which the Halifax stored our deeds free of charge....

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posted by ric_shaw55

2 comments posted 21yrs posted by ric_shaw55

Nationwide Credit Card - Abroad?

Regarding the Credit Card: for overseas cash withdrawals, does it make any difference at all if there is a credit balan...

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posted by jpjone44

9 comments posted 21yrs posted by jpjone44

Rental Income - When does redecoration cease to be a Revenue Expense?

Sorry for the naivity of the question but 1) I'm a first time landlord 2) My tax is not up to scratch 3) I couldn't fin...

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posted by charlieopenshaw

2 comments posted 21yrs posted by charlieopenshaw

How often can a debit card be debited

We have a situation where my wife joined a health club, paid the joining fee and first payment with her debit card, and...

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posted by nospamcolin_c

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