Mar 4, 2013

In praise of Isas

ISA illustration

Few people were wildly excited about Isas when they were first launched

FTSE board index board From PERSONAL FINANCE SPECIAL REPORTS Mar 1, 2013

If in doubt, track the index

Rock-bottom costs are the main attraction of tracker funds

British children play on a slide at a playground in Bristol ©Getty From PERSONAL FINANCE SPECIAL REPORTS Mar 1, 2013

Parents slow to take up Jisas

Accounts fail to match adult version’s popularity

From PERSONAL FINANCE SPECIAL REPORTS Mar 1, 2013

Retail bonds add to Isa options

But go for a range of sectors and maturities

From PERSONAL FINANCE SPECIAL REPORTS Mar 1, 2013

Should Aim shares be allowed in Isas?

Two commentators debate a hot political potato

From PERSONAL FINANCE SPECIAL REPORTS Mar 1, 2013

Make sure you’re on the right platform

Keep your investing costs down

piggy bank ISA Feb 8, 2013

Don’t expect a bumper Isa season

Savers hit by Funding for Lending scheme

Tax From TAX Feb 1, 2013

Simple tax planning back in vogue

Wealthy taxpayers keen to remain on the right side of HMRC

From TAX Dec 5, 2012

Autumn Statement: Your Money Q&A

What does Osborne’s statement mean for you?

From TAX Dec 5, 2012

Autumn Statement: experts’ reactions

Personal finance experts react to chancellor’s speech

Small Talk Nov 4, 2012

Treasury is right to deny an Isa wrapper

The government must be convinced that SMEs that spark growth will not be starved of capital

Serious Money from ADVICE & COMMENT Nov 2, 2012

Why pensions aren’t top of the Peps

Simplicity, flexibility and certainty are Isa virtues

Oct 26, 2012

Junior Isas yet to come of age

Take-up has been disappointingly low

From SAVINGS Oct 19, 2012

Inflation peril takes a heavy toll

Easing inflation may be temporary

From INVESTMENTS Oct 12, 2012

How your employer can help you save

Perks that don’t require you to give up rights

From INVESTMENTS Aug 10, 2012

Private banks cull less profitable clients

‘Mass affluent’ forced out

Jul 27, 2012

Junior Isas fail to take off

Only 72,000 accounts opened in first five months

From ADVICE & COMMENT Jul 13, 2012

Savings culture should start from the cradle

Set aside financial industry’s self-interest and contradictory government policies, urges Michael Johnson

From INVESTMENTS May 4, 2012

Investors urged to act on executive pay

Holders of pensions and Isas offered chance to influence votes

Apr 27, 2012

Fund charges mask the true cost of Isas

Fees are higher than advertised, claims research