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Nationwide card
I am interested in the Nationwide debit card for the purpose of taking money out abroad when on holiday, however one of the stipulations of opening an account with them is: I will pay £100 into my account when... [more]
filthiestfis
10/10/08
13:09
3 answers (last answered: 10/10/08 14:00)
Buying an Indian SIM card in UK?
My boss is about to go to India on business and has asked me to see if I can source him an Indian pay as you go SIM card here in the UK. He would then use this in India to contact our Indian clients, either via lan... [more]
VenalWinfrey
10/10/08
11:16
1 answer (last answered: 12/10/08 12:38)
What do points actually mean on the FTSE 100?
Is it correct that the term 'point' effectively means one pound in relation to the FTSE 100? eg if the index falls by 20 points - it means the collective value of all companies stock has fallen by 20 pounds?
theforce
10/10/08
08:44
2 answers (last answered: 10/10/08 08:53)
Is it a good idea to buy bank shares?
Someone I work with says that he is currently using all the money he can lay his hands on to buy banking shares. Share prices are down a lot and his view is that their balance sheet positions are still strong. Is ... [more]
Wolfboy
10/10/08
05:45
10 answers (last answered: 13/10/08 20:50)
Bank shares
I have Northern Rock and Bradford & Bingley shares. When they were nationalised it was said that shareholders might eventually get something. What can I do with them? Can I transfer them to someone else or give th... [more]
dancecaller
09/10/08
22:05
6 answers (last answered: 10/10/08 13:15)
Protectionism - Is it worth trying?
The credit crunch and the disruption to financial markets can only lead to a recession with the loss of millions of jobs. Is it time to rethink our strategy by ensuring that most of the contracts are given to Brit... [more]
rov1200
09/10/08
21:13
5 answers (last answered: 10/10/08 21:11)
Unhappy with pension company
my personal pension is with a company which i joined last year. I transferred about £9000 into this new fund from an old, defunct pension plan with another company, and I now add to this every month. The company ha... [more]
Dollie
09/10/08
19:36
1 answer (last answered: 09/10/08 19:52)
Icesave Password
Is anyone else having trouble getting onto the Icesave website - my password won't be accepted. Or am I being very naive trying to get in ??
smurfchops
09/10/08
19:26
4 answers (last answered: 12/10/08 17:29)
Landscaping business
My friend has a landscaping business and is struggling with the effects of the credit crunch what could he do to drum up more business. any ideas would be grateful. TIA
DONNA1458
09/10/08
16:12
1 answer (last answered: 12/10/08 14:51)
Is it safe???
I have got £10,000 saved with ABBEY(index linked).... I dont really understand the problems regarding the recent company collapses etc etc.... Do you think my money is safe?????????????
robbiebob
09/10/08
14:46
4 answers (last answered: 09/10/08 20:21)
Scrap Copper
How much would an old scrap copper immersion heater cylinder be worth? I think scrap copper is worth about £3000 per ton depending on quality at the moment but does ayone know what the above might fetch? Thanks.
Barquentine
09/10/08
07:21
1 answer (last answered: 09/10/08 10:39)
Nationwide Building Society part of the BoE bail-out scheme?
How can the Government potentially take preference shares in the Nationwide Building Society when it is still a mutual society owned by the (long-standing) members, and not a bank with shareholders?
buildersmate
09/10/08
06:46
2 answers (last answered: 09/10/08 19:59)
Bank Troubles!!
Ive got a massive problem with my bank. Lat night during a routine enquiry I found out that an arrangement has been made between myself & my bank. BUT this never happened!! I never made an arrangement wi... [more]
milo1978
08/10/08
18:46
9 answers (last answered: 09/10/08 11:43)
Tax and NI
My part time hours have just gone up to 18 and I currently get minimum wage, earning £103.14 per week. I read on a government website that the limit per week is |£105 before you pay NI but do I have to pay tax on my... [more]
Violet7
08/10/08
16:21
2 answers (last answered: 08/10/08 20:59)
annutities security
If one is receiving an annuity payment each month is this guranteed the way a bank deposit is or is it limited to a given percentage
armaman
08/10/08
11:52
1 answer (last answered: 08/10/08 12:32)
USA consulate contact
Hi there, Can anybody please help me with a contact name and an email address to contact the USA consulate in Cape Town? Many thanks
marryme
08/10/08
10:25
1 answer (last answered: 08/10/08 20:14)
How hard is it to get a refund?
Ive recently bought a conservatory which although is very nice its been made incorectly & the company that i bought it from said they would give me a £180.00 refund, but now theyre ignoring my emails & phone calls. ... [more]
robocop4010
07/10/08
20:50
3 answers (last answered: 08/10/08 09:16)
offered 2nd job
I currently work part time (13 hours) £7.15 per hour and have been offered another job part time for 5 hours £6.20 per hour. How much take will I have to pay?
hursty15
07/10/08
19:31
2 answers (last answered: 08/10/08 10:52)
banks getting bailed out
why must we have to pay for the banks to be bailed out,all they did for me was charge me over and over again until i sorted my finances out ON MY OWN.I think this is a disgrace does anybody agree.
dave2222
07/10/08
18:42
5 answers (last answered: 09/10/08 16:20)
Bankers Drafts
How long do they take to clear? Ive looked online and according to Wikipedia they take several days, same as cheques. My hubbys got his own business and a customer has been paying him for over 3 weeks now,... [more]
missspeedy23
07/10/08
18:16
1 answer (last answered: 07/10/08 18:42)

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