Low interest rates mean stifled returns on cash savings accounts, but would your money have fared better invested in the financial markets?
Cash ISAs
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Poorer, but still spending
Wage packets are failing to keep up with increasing prices, but shoppers are refusing to ease off on their spending.
With interest rates low and inflation strengthening, this isn’t an environment for savers. Yet more-than half of women in the UK aren’t investing because they don’t have enough money at the end of the month, Moneyfarm research shows. The gender gap is having a direct impact on how women can prepare financially for the future, […]
Despite promising a 25% bonus to help first-time buyers, the new LISA has been controversial. Find out why we won’t be offering it to our customers.
Don’t let poor planning hold you back. Start investing your ISA allowance early; it’s easy, simple and could boost your returns.
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Investing in an ISA
You’ll often hear people talk about an ISA, or an individual savings allowance. It’s got a fancy title and dominates the personal finance pages, but is it actually any different to any other savings account? Stop right there. An ISA is not a savings account, instead it’s a tax wrapper, and you can invest in […]
Making your investment debut isn’t easy, especially with a young family. Find out how one woman turned from a meticulous saver into a savvy investor.
Many parents are putting their family at risk of large unexpected bills because they don’t understand the basic rules of inheritance tax. Here we explain how a simple ISA can help.
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Five ISA myths debunked
Even when interest rates are low as they are now, your ISA allowance is something worth taking advantage of. When the government is allowing you to save £20,000 tax free each year, it’s a valuable opportunity. But some people still worry about whether they should use ISAs. Here are the myths – and why you should […]