I am convinced of a U.S. hyperinflation in the next few years. It's simple logic - the Fed has printed as never before, the chickens must roost... we may even see an American Argentina. How to protect oneself? Gold is the obvious - stocks or bullion? And, what about the scenario of a gubmit grab of all gold- a 'temporary emergency measure', of course, for the national good... to punish those...

Hello, What's the most profitable way of exchanging ~£20 of foreign currency (a mixture of Euro / US / Candian coins) in the UK? Thanks

The first Secret is Risk. We have all looked at risk wrongly. We have been taught for years that cash placed in bank deposit account is safe , the lowest risk next to government bonds. But look at the quote below. This is reported on AOL “SAN FRANCISCO (Feb. 10) — More than 1,000 banks may fail during the next three to five years as the recession intensifies and loan losses climb, an analyst at...

I keep hearing about the property crisis in Spain. You'd think they'd be giving it away, so where can you actually find Spanish Property at low prices on the net or anywhere? Most of the sites that say they specialise in this just seem to be trying it on and there is not a bargain to be had, Neil

I have tried and cannot find an answer to this one anywhere. At least, not an answer that is specific to my circumstances. I regularly receive payments in US dollars and need to get this into the UK in the most cost effective way. I am interested in a resource where I can compare the various different buying rates offered by UK banks. Or, alternatively, if anyone has a better idea for getting...

Can one open a US dollar bank account which allows (relatively) cost free paying in of cheques from the USA and also paying (by cheque) to US bank accounts? E.g. if I open a USD account with HSBC in the UK (for example) does it help me in the slightest if I receive a cheque in USD from the US and/or I want to send someoen a cheque in the USA? Or is it just about as expensive as it would be to...

Hi I am going on holiday with my wife to a Greek island (Zante) in a few weeks. First time abroad. Self catering accomodation for 2 weeks and neither of us intends cooking. Any ideas as to the cost of living etc? I was thinking of taking £500 worth of euros. Too much or not enough? I will also have a credit card and my cashcard. Thanks Ron

Hi. Over the past month or so I've noticed people buying/selling the new Iraqi Dinars, from sites such as www.buyiraqidinars.co.uk and eBay.co.uk, in the hope of making a substantial profit in the future. What is everybodies opinion on this; are people just wasting their time investing in the dinar or is it actually a worthwhile investment? I look forward to hearing your thoughts.

Where should one now go for a Winter holiday to get value for the sinking Pound? Which countries still have their currencies linked to Sterling ? Derek. ----------------- www.Newsgroup-Binaries.com - *Completion*Retention*Speed* Access your favorite newsgroups from home or on the road -----------------

Having just spent half a day trying to set up new bank accounts to replace our Coop Freeflow which they're closing in a few weeks (recent thread passim) I've realised one extra desiderata (desideratum?) - that the online banking interface doesn't automatically log you out if you go off to get a cup of tea, go to the bog, answer the phone or are just slow typing. I don't mind if it locks me out...

I can borrow £7,500 for 66 months (5.5 years) Monthly permium is £160.16. If I pay my premiums for a year then I'd pay £1921.92, of which £558.36 would be interest, £1363.56 paying off the loan. So, if I then were able to pay off the loan after a year, the actual percentage interest on my loan is £558.36 / £7,500 = 7.44 %.

I see tonight that BMW have terminated 850 jobs at their Mini factory. I also understand that these are all agency/contractors. In my industry (IT) contractors are paid (say) three times the going rate for permanent staff - and they have no security - they are contractors. When times are hard - they are the first to go.

Hello, I have had an M&S Money Tracker cash ISA for 3 years or so, with a value of about £3800 on the last statement. I had some propaganda through the mail this week saying the interest rate on this is now 1%. In the same letter they are advocating a new "Advantage Cash ISA" offering a 3.1% bonus rate for incoming cash transfers from other ISA's. With the

Interesting stuff, I have snipped the start, the whole piece can be found here..........http://www.lewrockwell.com/paul/paul303.html The End of Dollar Hegemony by Congressman Dr.Ron Paul Before the US House of Representatives, February 15, 2006

The news is filled at the moment with potential horror stories about the world economy and it all has a very familiar ring. Forget about the nonsense you hear from economists and business news correspondents about the 'economic cycle', it's all run like a military operation. First of all, I should make the point, not that readers of these newsletters need telling, that the economic system is...

Small pension pot of £37000-ish. In the current economic climate. Would a non-profit annuity (smaller pay off) be the wisest option against a with-profit annuity, by a significant distance? I'm thinking that in said current economic climate any annuity that doesn't state 'garuanteed for life' might dissappear as some financial investment the annuity relies on, goes belly up. Would be grateful...

The continuing story of the demise of the $dollar$: http://prudentinvestor.blogspot.com/2007/10/does-opec-mull-rejecting-federal.html -or- http://preview.tinyurl.com/2mnrbc "Does OPEC Mull Rejecting Federal Reserve Dollars?" "The Federal Reserve Dollar may be in for another big punch. Gulfnews banking editor Babu Das Augustine has raised the

I was wondering if inflation will actually fall, as predicted, with the collapsing pound. For instance oil is priced in Dollars, and the pound will soon be parity with the Euro, in my opinion. Most of everything that is bought is via A- taxation or B- imports, both of which could well increase. Much household expenditure can be deferred, so you may get a good price eventually. e.g. cars and...

My wife is due to start a one year placement in Italy starting in September. We will all be moving there in August. Her salary is being paid to her in two lump sums by a US institution. The first lot in July the second lot in early 2010. I'd like some advice as to where this money should go when she is paid. If we get it paid into an existing UK account then it will be converted from USD to...

Billions for the bankers, Bugger all for builders, We bail out the ******s With our hard earned guilders. They get paid a bonus, Whatever they do, On us in the onus, To back this motley crew.