Child Trust Fund - Where did u put ur money?

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brideandmum2b Joined : Nov 08, 2008 Posts : 23 Rank: Newbie My Other Topics	Posted : Mar 30, 2009 2:14:29 PM Subject : Child Trust Fund - Where did u put ur money? I know this isn't very exciting but i haven't a clue where to put the £250 voucher. i read through the advice booklet several times and im still lost. I would like to open a stakeholder account but with the economy as it is - is this silly? A savings account is the safer option but my child will potentially get less at the end. Where have u all put ur vouchers? Which provider did u use? Thanks for ur help everyone! x x
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Crazy girl Joined : Mar 18, 2008 Posts : 91 Rank: Regular My Other Topics	Posted : Mar 31, 2009 9:50:14 AM Subject : Child Trust Fund - Where did u put ur money? i put mine in halifaqx - just was easier that way!
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Beebee Joined : Oct 17, 2006 Posts : 1036 Rank: Star user My Other Topics	Posted : Apr 10, 2009 10:31:06 AM Subject : Child Trust Fund - Where did u put ur money? Lloyds.
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PrincessSummer Joined : Mar 17, 2008 Posts : 2119 Rank: Star user My Other Topics	Posted : Apr 10, 2009 11:19:18 AM Subject : Child Trust Fund - Where did u put ur money? Nationwide. They wer doing the best rate the time.
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dappytart Joined : Feb 07, 2007 Posts : 481 Rank: Star user My Other Topics	Posted : Apr 10, 2009 11:20:26 AM Subject : Child Trust Fund - Where did u put ur money? Barclays for us
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yvetter Joined : Aug 27, 2008 Posts : 30 Rank: Newbie My Other Topics	Posted : Apr 10, 2009 6:58:28 PM Subject : Child Trust Fund - Where did u put ur money? Hi. Tell me about it! They give you a leaflet then expect you to invest it. Give me a crystal ball to look 18 yrs into the future then I'll be sure what to do. As I understand it is better to buy shares now as you get more for your money, & the likelyhood of the economy staying as it is for 18 yrs is slim. I think, I'm going to put the CTF money into a stakeholder account with The Children's Mutual. They've been going for 125 yrs, they have won awards for their CTF & they work with The Royal College of Midwives. Hope this helps! x
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fiona86 Joined : May 18, 2007 Posts : 1911 Rank: Star user My Other Topics	Posted : Apr 18, 2009 4:48:18 PM Subject : Child Trust Fund - Where did u put ur money? Nationwide
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~babybear~ Joined : Nov 01, 2008 Posts : 335 Rank: Star user My Other Topics	Posted : Apr 18, 2009 6:31:47 PM Subject : Child Trust Fund - Where did u put ur money? We put lo's voucher in Britannia as they were doing quite a competitive rate at the time xx
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stuckinlimbo Joined : Feb 24, 2009 Posts : 2179 Rank: Star user My Other Topics	Posted : Apr 29, 2009 11:59:45 AM Subject : Child Trust Fund - Where did u put ur money? both mine are in asda
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GoingCrazy Joined : Apr 23, 2008 Posts : 1883 Rank: Star user My Other Topics	Posted : Apr 30, 2009 6:34:05 AM Subject : Child Trust Fund - Where did u put ur money? I've put both my boys in Stakeholder accounts with The Children's Mutual. We also pay in monthly and then pay in lump sums every so often say after they get birthday/xmas money etc.
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wannababy Joined : Feb 21, 2008 Posts : 2798 Rank: Star user My Other Topics	Posted : May 02, 2009 9:46:22 PM Subject : Child Trust Fund - Where did u put ur money? My daughters is in nationwide savings. for the simple fact that the money we put in she will get back plus interest. i didnt want to risk losing any of it as we save all her birthday,christmas money and we put a lump sum in each year too. i know u can get more back with shares but for me it was too much of a risk with money thats not mine x
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mrskuk Joined : Feb 20, 2009 Posts : 89 Rank: Regular My Other Topics	Posted : May 04, 2009 1:28:31 PM Subject : Child Trust Fund - Where did u put ur money? we put ours in the Teddy Trust Fund (foresters) a savings account! im not a risk taker and wanted to know my wee boy is going to get exactly what we put in!! we pay £20 each month into it. and we got a special teddy bear in a box with it and if he still has it when hes 18 he will get a bonus!!
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waiting4baby Joined : Sep 26, 2007 Posts : 1672 Rank: Star user My Other Topics	Posted : Jun 17, 2009 10:57:23 PM Subject : Child Trust Fund - Where did u put ur money? Nationwide, I wanted to guarantee he got something out of it and let's face it by the time our children are old enough it'll be worth peanuts wherever it's kept!
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cass1984 Joined : Nov 15, 2007 Posts : 437 Rank: Star user My Other Topics	Posted : Jul 01, 2009 11:06:41 AM Subject : Child Trust Fund - Where did u put ur money? nationwide
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mothergoose55 Joined : Sep 06, 2009 Posts : 2 Rank: Newbie My Other Topics	Posted : Sep 06, 2009 1:22:35 PM Subject : Child Trust Fund - Where did u put ur money? I put mine in Childrens Mutual, I agree with waiting4baby, it'll all be worth peanuts eventually ( The £190 mum grant is a different story, you get that straight away and is a good way to stock up on baby essentials.
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