Articles, tagged with "cash isa", page 1
30th January 2012
Since their introduction in 1999, ISAs have become an increasingly familiar method of saving, offering competitive interest rates, instant access and tax breaks. With the more recent launch of the Junior ISA is it perhaps worth recapping the investment c...
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Author:
StuMitchellmw
18th January 2012
Following the recent launch of the Junior ISA scheme at the start of November it seems like a good time to have a quick look at what exactly an ISA is and in particular, a Stocks and Shares ISA (SSISA). This article focuses on SSISAs but to give a full o...
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Author:
StuMitchellmw
18th January 2012
Dispassionate alone accomplish passion
Ask it from anyone, ‘how should one achieve ones goal in life?’ The answer is generally the same; ‘be passionate of whatever you intend to achieve’. The answer appears very simple but it always comes from others as ...
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Author:
StuMitchellmw
07th October 2011
The Junior ISA will be the new savings product for children, and will be available from November 2011. It is a replacement for the Child Trust Fund, which was scrapped early this year. There are similarities between the two schemes, but there are also som...
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Author:
amnorge
28th July 2011
The stocks and shares ISA is arguably the lesser known brother to the cash ISA, which were heavily featured in the media due to its tax free saving offerings. The stocks and shares ISA is a different animal to the cash ISA as the former handles investmen...
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Author:
Richad Teahon
22nd July 2011
The Junior ISA will likely be launched in November 2011 and has in some ways been designed as a replacement for the Child Trust Fund, which was discontinued after the current government came to power.
What was the Child Trust Fund?
The Child Trust ...
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Author:
amnorge
21st July 2011
Many people have heard of the term ISA which is an acronym for Individual Savings Account. They were welcomed when they were introduced as they offer tax free savings up to a point. There is another type of ISA however, which never gained as much media ...
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Author:
Richad Teahon
07th July 2011
The term ISA, is the more common name given to a individual savings account, which are a government supported savings scheme that is not liable to the usual form of taxes which was first installed in 1999 with the intention of encouraging people to start ...
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Author:
Pristine
28th April 2011
It’s important for everyone save money especially when it comes to the modern times. In order to make sure more people will aim for the same thing, several institutions are doing programs that can be helpful in saving their cash. An example of this is I...
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Author:
MarkTSmith64
28th April 2011
An ISA stands for Individual Savings Account, and is a way of individuals being able to save without pay tax on interest that is gained. People can save up to £7,200 a year before they pay tax on interest. ISA’s were introduced by the government in 1999 t...
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Author:
amnorge
14th April 2011
Although many people put money aside for their future, many also find themselves disappointed at the slow growth rate of their nest eggs, especially if it's less than they were promised. That's why it can be extremely beneficial to look beyond your stan...
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Author:
Paul Buchanan
13th April 2011
If you want a really great way to save up and invest your money, one of the best tools available that allows you to do just this is the cash ISA. The cash ISA allows you to invest your cash and earn interest tax free. This means that your investment will ...
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Author:
MarkTSmith64
07th April 2011
The beginning of the new financial year on 6 April means more to many investors than 1 January, as it represents the perfect time to open new investment accounts and make the most of tax-free earnings.
If you open an ISA or other type of investmen...
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Author:
Isla Campbell
06th April 2011
ISAs are a popular means for generating money through investments, and stocks and shares ISAs can be among the most lucrative when handled correctly. Unlike other forms of ISA, stocks and shares ISAs usually come with greater barriers to entry and can ...
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Author:
Isla Campbell
03rd April 2011
Are you sure that your investments are in the most profitable place possible? Do you know which are the best ISAs for you and your money? Do you realise that new legislation has changed, and will continue to change, the amount of money you can invest annu...
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Author:
Wendy Killick