Approximately 360,000 people have been given incorrect forecasts of their state pension benefits, the government has confirmed.
Government admits it has got its state pension sums wrong
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.
How to find lost shares
There could be some money out there with your name on it. Here’s how to track down lost shares that you may have bought and forgotten about.
By: Ruth Jackson
Should you get your child a Jisa?
If you have any money left over once you’ve used up your tax-free allowances, you could consider a junior Isa for your children. But keep an eye on normal children’s savings accounts too.
By: Sarah Moore
Aim shares: make your Isa less taxing
Once considered too risky for an Isa, Aim shares can offer some valuable tax benefits to adventurous investors.
Six investment trusts for your Isa
Looking for ideas on what to put in your Isa this year? MoneyWeek’s model investment trust portfolio might be a good place to start – and for those who are already invested, now might be a good time to rebalance
VCTs, EIS and SEIS: tax relief for brave investors
If you can stomach the risk involved in backing a company in its early stages, consider VCTs, the EIS and the SEIS. Generous tax breaks are on offer.
By: David Prosser
Sipps: use your pension tax breaks
It makes sense to exploit your Isa allowance, but don’t neglect your pension. Generous upfront tax relief makes occupational or personal schemes an efficient way to save.
By: David Prosser
