Which are the best financial aids?
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You can apply on the Internet at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. for financial aid or go to the College where you will attend they can assist you in filing for aid. There are grants and loans available for eligable students, it depends all on your income as to what you can qualify for. There is also the work study programs that the colleges have. A grant is gift aid; it does not have to be repaid. A loan will require you to repay it as you would any loan. WHAT IS FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY AND ENROLLMENT STATUS?\nInitial financial aid awards are made based upon a projected full-time enrollment status (12+ hours/semester). When a Pell Grant is actually paid to a student’s account, the student is paid based upon the actual number of hours of enrollment at the time of payment. Actual award amount is based upon the award amount combined with the enrollment status.\n\n12+ Full-Time \n6-8 Half-Time (50%)\n9-11 Three-Quarter (75%) \n1-5 Less than Half-Time\n\nThis proration applies only to Pell Grants. Student Loans, Federal SEOG, and Federal College Work-Study require a minimum of six semester hours of enrollment. Other types of loans or grants may require full-time enrollment.
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Premium bonds are probably the safest way coz you're not gonna lose ur money and can get it back whenever you want.  And with £20,000 in you're likely to win pretty regularly.\n\nGood Luck!
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visit a financial adviser especially the trusted ones.
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good question, Ive been getting useful information from NHBS site when it comes to financial matters, they've got helpful ideas and offers\n\nhttp://www.newhorizon.org\n\nhope you'll find what youre looking for and goodluck!
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Vanguard will give you the lowest fees.\n\nSchwab will probably give you the best service.
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Morningstar is pretty good, sign up is free and you can compare lots of fund aspects. Dig deeper at yahoo finance for particular funds.
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A bank, someone who trusts you, or something/someone along those lines.\n\nYou could always ask a financial advisor.
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This question has different answers for different people.  It will depend on your risk tolerance and time horizon.  If you have a short time horizon and low risk tolerance then a money market fund would be the answer.  If you have a long time horizon and low risk tolerance then a bond fund may be the answer.  And if you have a long time horizon and a high risk tolerance, then a stock fund would probably be the best choice.  Keep in mind that proper diversification is always best.
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The best savings accounts in UK are definitely from Halifax Banks.\n\nHalifax Banks have alot of services that they can give you for example: \n1. Bank Accounts\n2. Credit Cards\n3. Estate Agency\n4. Holidays \n5. Insurance\n6. Investments\n7. Loans\n8. Mortgages\n9. Savings\n10. Share Dealing\n\nAll these services that the Halifax banks offer are great, besides they help you in your life they can give you alot of money and alot of interest in your savings account.\n\nNumber 9 called Savings: Is an excellent account in which you can open a savings account and if you keep your money in that account for a long time, automatically it will increase your interest rate, for example: If you have  £6,500 in your savings account and if you keep your money there for 6 months your interest rate will increase from 3.5% to 6% and it will be a little bit more of money; But you cannot take out money from your account once you've already made this deal, if you take money out you'll lose your interest. (And you can hardly be able to apply once again.)\n\nI think this one is good because they give you alot of interest, it's secure, it has alot of popularity, all the people have their account in it, and it's a bank in which you can trust 100%.\n\nSo try it! It's an excellent bank that in my opinion, I recommend it for everyone that lives in UK.\n\nI hoped that this answer has helped you in everything. \n\nRegards
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ING is great.  Check out www.GMACBank.com (also).  I have both. GMAC has an ATM card & free checks as well as electronic transfers. Currently GMAC has higher rates for savings.\n\nBoth are FDIC insured. Both are major players in the on line market.
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I suggest using the Personal Budget System offered by the Financial Freedom Society. http://your.ffsi.com/59173\n\nPoor financial health is the plague of the 21st century. Why? Because NOT ONE of us were ever taught in school how to effectively manage our money, or our time! This has caused snowballing debt, bankruptcies, business failures, divorces in record numbers and it has destroyed the retirement dreams of millions.\n\nThe Cure:\n\nThe Financial Freedom Society.\n\nThe Society's mission is to help eliminate those social diseases by providing affordable training, monthly coaching, and professional services and tools to the masses. \n\nFind out more and get the FREE report \ncalled "The Financial Freedom Formula" \nat: http://your.ffsi.com/59173 \n\nDarren J. Smalley\nIndependant Membership Consultant\nThe Financial Freedom Society\nhttp://your.ffsi.com/59173 \n"A Financial Health Club"
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The best according to past performance is Magnum Tax saver of SBI is at number 1 spot with highest return. Second in the run is HDFC's Tax Saver and the third is ICICI Prudential. Choose the one according to your wish but also see that where they invest in the market. Since it is a Long Term investment you take your decision after analysing these three funds properly since there is 3 years lock period on the investment in these fund.
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This is going to seem odd but use the ones that come free with your checking and savings accounts and stay debt free. Having done both worlds: debt and debt-free, I can tell you debt-free is much better. It is very rewarding to walk in a pay cash for a car, take a nice vacation with cash, etc, etc.\n\nThe only exception is a house and if you're a real go getter you can even do that debt free.
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I've been quite successful with the Franklin Templeton family of funds. There are lots of\ndifferent funds to choose based on your risk tolerance.
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Almost all savings accounts are monthly.  Maybe you are thinking about CDs.  If you are, then yes there are short-term CDs.  If you are looking for a short-term investment I would probably go with ING Direct.
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Quicken is good, and is available for Windows or Mac.  It does much more than just a budget.  It is a financial management system and very customizable to your personal situation.\n\nDisclaimer:  I dont work for Quicken in any way.  We just use it at home.
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Hmm...I found a few things that might be helpful, in order of usefulness:\n\nhttp://www2.barchart.com/tools.asp\n\nhttp://www.thefinancials.com/mfr_free.html\n\nhttp://www.bravenet.com/?afilid=3116782582