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Stock Exchange

What is the slang expression used in the Stock Exchange to describe a temporary recovery in share prices after a substantial fall? (This is a question from a quiz in the Independent)

giggles321

Which IVA company to use???

Hi Could anybody suggest a good reputable IVA company to use. There are so many about, not sure which one to use. Thanks

trionam

as it looks like rates will continue to rise I have asked my mortgage company about fixed rates, they have offered me a three year fixed at the same rate as a two year fixed, are rates likley to come...

nedzanasus

Statue barred

I am being chased for a debt that is over 6 years old. Dates back to 1998 and I have had no contact with creditor in this time. However, the debt originally was with Barclaycard, last year the debt...

manutd2465

Investing Money for Children

I want to invest some money ?2000 for each of my kids, any idea what will give me the best return?

Yawofori

Business and finance

the role of a customer collections advisor

barrybetty

separation

i have lived with my partner for 17 years she now wants me to leave but i have nowhere to go at the moment. we live in a local authority house in both of our names has she got the right to throw me...

Scarlett

HElp!!!!! Tax!

I have just had an awful realisation that I haven't declared a load of money I received. It was "Access to Work" money that I get - help towards the costs of taxis to work when my A.S is so bad that i...

Maggoty

Cn you explain to me an ISA

I know its stupid - coz I have one (with Northern Rock), but I don't understand the "tax Free" implications of an ISA. I have a savings account as well - do I get taxed on the piffling little amount...

Bazile

Buildings Insurance

I've always had my home buildings insurance cover from the same provider ever since I bought my home . I want to change companies , as I am sure I can get cover cheaper from another provider . However...

sunflower71

tips for helping me be good with money

I have never been any good with money, never been a good saver, i never know how much i have in my bank or even my wallet. I dont have a debts (only mortgage) and am only really ever a few hundread...

ballymenaboy

How do I deal with this tax demand which was not my fault?

I recently received 3 very large demands from the tax office for underpaid tax due to an oversight on their part. It amounted to several thousands of pounds payable within 6 weeks. I have written to...

kwicky

Online Fraud

Today I have received an e-mail saying my access is suspended with Halifax and to confirm my banking details by going to https://www.halifax-online.co.uk/ mem bin/formslogin.asp Is this a scam as I...

angeldraws

10,000

On my 10K savings i receive 5% p.a. I pay 5.5% on my 58,000K mortgage. If i pay off 5K this year and 5K next year (cos i will incur a charge if i pay the whole 10K) - how much will i save over the 2...

ruthann58

social services nursing home payments

my mother in law is in hospital and now needs to go into a nursing home we have been told that social services will pay 359 towards the cost of this does she still get her penison on top of this as...

souldriver

An ISA allowance of �3000

Does your ISA allowance in a tax year of ?3000 include the monthly interest you get paid?

Carol Anne

VISA electron card

My teenage son went through the process of booking tickets on the Virgin rail website only to be informed at the end that they did not accept his type of debit card. Visa electron. Had to use mine...

vikki67

Visa/Delta

Hi I've just purchased some items from M & S online. When I came to pay I filled in all the requirements then noticed that in a little box it said " for VISA debit choose Delta" I looked at my card...

k8_doran

Name for handbag business: birdtheory or katedoran?

Which name do you prefer, birdtheory or katedoran