Isas archive

Published in December 2011

Which ISA is the best for your cash?

by Robert Powell | Robert Powell looks at which ISA you should go for to get the best rate on your cash...

Published in November 2011

Today’s question: should the Cash ISA limit be increased?

by Simon Ward | Nationwide has called for an increase in the tax-free cash savings limit. We want to know whether you think this is a good idea.

The best new short-term savings deals

by Robert Powell | Robert Powell takes a look at six month savings bonds as well as range of other short-term accounts for your nest-egg...

Published in October 2011

Save thousands using this new tax-free account

by Robert Powell | Junior ISAs go live on 1 November. Robert Powell reports on the new savings scheme and looks at the differences between Cash and Stocks & Shares accounts...

Seven top cash ISAs and five good shares ISAs

by Neil Faulkner | We pack in the details about two types of savings account that you should be using.

Published in September 2011

The best new ISAs for Autumn

by Robert Powell | As winter creeps in and prices creep up, make sure you protect your savings by using a tax-free ISA...

Earn up to 6% with a Junior ISA!

by Alison Hunt | You may not be able to make a lot of interest on your cash, but your kids certainly can – find out how.

The 10 best Cash ISAs

by Alison Hunt | Make the most of your hard earned cash - let it earn interest tax-free in one of these top paying Cash ISAs.

Published in August 2011

Savers turn to stocks and shares ISAs

by John Fitzsimons | With normal savings accounts offering a paltry return, it’s no wonder the stock market has caught the eye of savers.

Published in July 2011

Increase your ISA return by 15 times

by Cliff D'Arcy | Here's how one saver – Cliff D’Arcy’s father - turbo-charged his tax-free ISAs by shopping around!

The best new tax-free savings accounts

by Robert Powell | With prices rising fast, protect your nest-egg using one of these tax-free savings accounts...

15 top cash ISAs

by Rachel Wait | If you’re looking for a new tax-free home for your savings, take a look at 15 of the best cash ISAs in town...

Published in June 2011

Every £1 you earn before lunch goes to the taxman

by John Fitzsimons | Every penny earned before 1pm goes to HMRC, so it’s vital to ensure your savings avoid the taxman’s clutches.

Banks are stealing your tax relief

by Robert Powell | Banks are benefitting from tax relief meant for you by offering lower interest rates on ISAs than on standard savings accounts...

Published in May 2011

The top 16 cash ISAs

by Rachel Wait | Don’t leave your savings languishing in a rubbish savings account. Take a look at these top cash ISAs.

Published in April 2011

Ditch these out-of-date ISAs

by Robert Powell | Bonus interest rates are falling off ISAs every day. So if you have one of these accounts, it may be time to ditch and switch...

The best cash ISAs for the new tax year

by Rachel Wait | It’s a new tax year and that means it’s a great time to find a new tax-free home for your savings!

Published in March 2011

Ditch these rubbish cash ISAs - now!

by Rachel Wait | Many of us don’t know how much interest we’re earning on our cash ISAs. Here are some of the worst paying cash ISAs on the market, along with some better options...

There’s 12 days left to save £££

by Robert Powell | There’s less than two weeks left to beat the taxman by using up your cash ISA allowance! Robert Powell takes a look at how to get the best return on your savings this ISA season...

The top six ISA blunders

by Rachel Wait | If you’re planning to open an ISA before the end of the tax year, make sure you don’t make these mistakes...

15 top cash ISAs for transfers

by Rachel Wait | Not all cash ISAs allow you to transfer existing ISA funds in. These ones do....

Top ISA dos and don'ts

by Cliff D'Arcy | Millions of savers have an ISA, but how many are getting a good deal? Here's how to make the most of these tax-free savings accounts.