Junior ISAs have now been around for over six years and continue to grow in popularity. As with any savings product, there are pros and cons.
Junior ISAs and what they offer
Children
How to track down a ‘zombie’ Child Trust Fund
Research has revealed that around 900,000 Child Trust Funds have become ‘zombie’ accounts, lost and forgotten about.
Bill to the Bank of Mum and Dad could reach £6.5bn
A recent report suggests that the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ will lend their children over £6.5bn this year to help them onto the property ladder
What could be the best way to provide for your grandchildren?
With the Bank of Mum and Dad increasingly a partnership with the Bank of Gran and Grandad. What’s the best way of supporting your family?
Should the Bank of Mum and Dad start charging interest?
Statistics suggest that around a 25% of all mortgages are now partially funded by the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’. Should this bank charge interest?
Wealth? Fame? Working hard? What really makes us happy?
The topic countless philosophers have mused over. A recent US study seems to have finally uncovered the secret to what makes us happy.
Four key things to do before the end of the tax year
It’s a good idea to start thinking about the most important things to do before 5th April arrives and the tax year ends
Ten New Year’s Resolutions for your financial planning
“Sort the finances out” is a popular New Year’s Resolution, but that’s a little vague. So we look at 10 resolutions you can make and stick to.
Teaching your children about money in family life
Teaching your children about money establishes important fiscal skills for the future, such as budgeting and saving – even for 5-7 year olds