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Ask the Expert: Questions
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Investing an inheritance windfall?
A reader from London have inherited some money and now wants to invest it.
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Confused by Child Trust Funds?
A reader from Sussex is expecting a baby and wants to know about the Child Trust Fund options.
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Saving for a dream holiday?
A reader from Derbyshire is saving for a dream holiday in Australia next year and wants a savings account to help her.
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Clear debts or start saving?
A reader from Essex wants to know if he should start saving or clear his credit card debt first.
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Easy access Cash ISA?
A reader from London is looking for an ISA where she can get access to her funds quickly.
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Can I transfer my ISA?
A reader from Chesterfield wants to move his cash ISA balance because of low interest rates, but is unsure how to.
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Savings accounts for non-UK residents?
A reader from Buckinghamshire is looking for a savings account, but she is not a UK resident.
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Low interest rates hitting savings?
A reader from London has seen interest on his savings drop as the Bank of England has cut interest rates.
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Savings account for a grandchild?
A reader from Gloucester is looking to open a savings account for her granddaughter.
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Savings account for my nephew?
A reader from Northumberland wants to open a savings account for her nephew.
Experts
Further Questions
£30K to save, but only in 12-month accounts?A reader's grandfather has around £30,000 to save – but only wants to be tied in from year to year and no longer. |
I need easy accessA reader from Redcar has £20,000 to save. But wants to keep easy access to his funds. |
I'm Polish. Can I have an ISA?A reader from London wants to know if she can qualify for an ISA as she is Polish. |
Can I transfer my ISA?A reader wants to move her ISA, but is unsure if she can. |
Big lump sum to save?A reader from Woking has sold her house and has a large amount to put in the bank. |
Stuck by savings jargon?A reader from Liverpool is stuck about what exactly AER means. |
Saving for marriage?A reader from Gloucester is getting married next year and wants to be able to save to pay for the big day. |
ISA confusion?A reader from London is unsure about her ISA. |
Is a direct ISA different from a cash ISAWhat is the difference between a direct ISA and a cash mini ISA? |
Can you transfer to a new cash ISA and still invest £7,000 in the tax year? |