With university fees and the cost of getting on the property ladder making it ever harder for young people to make their way in the world, parents are increasingly keen to provide a nest egg for their children. One way is to use a Junior Isa, or Jisa, which last week was given a major … Read more
My financial adviser has offered to sort out my Isa for me this year, but should I let them? How much might I expect to pay to have them do it for me, and can’t I just pick some investment funds and do this job myself? Advice fees: Should I let my financial adviser sort … Read more
The FTSE 100 index of Britain’s biggest listed companies has slumped almost 30 per cent since the start of the year. The FTSE 250 index has been equally hammered and smaller AIM stocks are suffering badly, too. Coronavirus has panicked markets and the future seems more uncertain than ever, even as the Government, central banks and … Read more
Although stock markets have fallen sharply in value over recent weeks, some of the country’s leading money experts believe investors should not panic. Their advice is to stay invested, think long term and to drip money into the market over the coming months, using this tax year’s and next year’s Isa allowance. Here, experts tell … Read more
As founder of website Boring Money, I have been testing online Isa investment platforms for many years. In theory, they are the best way to run an Isa portfolio because you can manage it from your computer – making changes and keeping a check on its progress. You can also invest in the full range … Read more
Doing it for the kids! Budget hands young savers a boost as Junior Isa allowances more than double to £9,000 from April Junior Isas were introduced in 2012 and replaced Child Trust Funds Both currently allow those aged under 18 to save up to £4,368 tax-free a year This will be upped by 106% in … Read more
I opened a Lifetime ISA (Lisa) with Skipton on June 27, 2017. I recently tried to pay into it, but discovered Skipton had closed it on September 16 last year. I was told that the National Insurance number I had given did not match the one held by HMRC. Skipton had not contacted me about … Read more
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Lifetime Isa customers see delay on February bonus payments of up to £1,000 due to taxman glitch EXCLUSIVE: A blunder means that first-time buyers may be left without £1,000 Each month Lifetime Isa holders receive a 25% bonus on their monthly savings They can earn up to £1,000 on £4,000 of savings every tax year … Read more
Signs of life in the cash Isa market as rates finally perk up with one provider offering £500,000 in prizes By Sylvia Morris For The Daily Mail Published: 22:01 GMT, 3 March 2020 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 3 March 2020 Savers have been given a glimmer of hope with the launch of an easy-access cash … Read more