Far more cash Isas are set up than stocks and shares Isas, says Marina Gerner. That’s odd given the higher returns from stocks in the long run.
Stocks beat cash and bonds over the long term
When it comes to buying shares and funds to put in your Isa or pension, there are several investment platforms or online brokers to choose from, all offering different fee structures to suit varying individual investing habits.
How to invest in a stocks and shares Isa
In this short video tutorial, Ed Bowsher runs through the nuts and bolts of opening a stocks and shares Isa, and gives you some investment ideas to consider.
Innovative Finance Isas available to invest in now
Innovative Finance Isas have been around since April 2016, but are only now becoming widely available. Here, we present a comprehensive list of IFIsas available to invest in now.
A great year for Isas
The past year has been a much bigger and better one for individual savings accounts (Isas) than anybody expected this time last year.
The basics of investing in an Isa
An Individual Savings Account (Isa) is a tax-efficient wrapper for your savings and investments. You can fill it with investments such as funds, stocks or bonds – or just leave it in cash. Here, we introduce you to the basics of investing in Isas.
How to find the best funds Isa
Charges for funds Isas vary greatly, so choosing the best broker for you takes research. Here, we aim to help you narrow down the types of brokers likely to suit you.
Five of the best cash Isas
It’s important to get the best deal you can on your cash Isa – the best accounts are significantly higher than the worst ones. Here are five of the best cash Isas.
Five of the best Isas for shares
There are a few differences between charges for funds and charges for shares Isas. Here’s what to consider – and five of the best Isas for shares.
Five of the best brokers for bonds in an Isa
If you’re investing in bonds – either directly or through bond funds – it makes sense to consider holding them in an Isa. Here are five of the best Isas for bonds.
Should you pick an Isa or a Sipp?
If you’re planning to retire in the next few years, a pension may now be a better bet than an Isa. Here, we list five of the best Sipps available now.
Five of the best Isas for international stocks
Your Isa investments don’t have to be limited to the UK. It’s also possible to hold shares in foreign firms too. Here are five of the best Isas for international stocks.
Online stocks & shares Isa brokers cost comparison table
A breakdown of the charges levied by some of the most popular online Isa platforms for funds and stocks & shares.
Do you have a child trust fund? Switch now
Merryn Somerset Webb explains why parents should take advantage of the new rules to convert their Child Trust Funds into Jisas.
Inheritance tax: Turning a dream into hard cash
George Osborne has come up with some clever ways to hobble inheritance tax, says Merryn Somserset Webb.
How Osborne plans to abolish inheritance tax
Being able to pass your Isa on to your heirs when you die is a back-door way of slashing Middle Britain’s inheritance tax bills, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
