Child Trust Fund
Junior ISAs: What are JISA's and which are the best accounts?Junior ISAs have replaced Child Trust Funds (CTF's) for children born after January 3rd 2011. With the ISA deadline approaching we explain what they are and which are the best deals. |
‘Strong start’ for new Junior ISAsSavings provider Family Investments has seen high demand for its new Junior ISA with almost 6,500 accounts opened since the product was launched in November. |
How will the new Junior ISA savings scheme work?The Junior ISA is being introduced in November and will replace Child Trust Funds as the principal form of saving for children, but how will it work and what are the advantages and disadvantages? |
Which? reveals low interest rates for child savings accountsConsumer group Which? has published a report that illustrates how low interest rates for child savings accounts discourages parents from saving on behalf of their children. |
Treasury outlines Junior ISA plansThe Treasury has today announced the details of the children's ISA to be launched in November. |
Children's savings: Alternatives to Child Trust FundsOn January 1st this year the government withdrew its contribution to Child Trust Funds but there are still plenty of alternatives to help start your children's finances on the right footing. |
Child Trust Funds - what parents really think.Research always tells us that Child Trust Funds are popular with parents and that take-up of the scheme is strong. The Conservatives say they will scrap the scheme if they win the election saying they are only necessary for the worst off families. So does the investment scheme work? Myfinances.co.uk's Kate Saines sought the views of a group of parents. |
Child Trust Funds failing poor children Tories claimThe government's Child Trust Funds, savings accounts designed to give children a better start in life, are failing to help children from poorer families, the Conservatives have claimed. |
Low income families 'need government help' savingThe government must help low income families to save, claims research from a leading thinktank. |
F&C takes saving message to classroomsF&C is helping to bring the benefits of saving to the young with the launch of a financial education scheme for schoolchildren. |
Goodbye child trust funds, Mr Osborne?Yesterday George Osborne announced he would be giving child trust funds the boot. |
Free financial support for parents - Live web TVParents are eligible for hundreds of pounds of financial support, and getting it should be easy. |
Recession teaches children to save earlySeven-year-olds have become more financially pragmatic as the credit crunch has taught them the importance of saving early, according to a report. |
Happy seventh birthday, Child Trust FundsAs Child Trust Funds turn seven this year, the first generation of savers will be entitled to another lump sum of £250 from the government. |
Child trust fund contributions at record highDespite a floundering economy, Child Trust Fund (CTF) contributions are at their highest level ever, a new report has revealed. |
Financial advice for pregnant mums: Live advice web TVStarting a family means starting a new financial reality, join us for a live web TV programme on preparing your finances. |
Child trust funds can help aid UK economyChild Trust Funds (CTFs), now celebrating its fourth anniversary, may bolster the UK economy in the years to come by improving savings habits. |
Don't miss out on Child Trust Fund, Engage urgesEngage Mutual is reminding parents to take advantage of cash handouts from the government in the form of Child Trust Fund vouchers. |
Child trust funds lose value: Where are your children's investments safest?Over four million child trust funds are now open, but recent plunges on the stock markets have made parents wary over where to invest their children's cash and some accounts are seeing a reverse in fortunes. |
Child Trust Fund incentives for Asda customersMoney-off vouchers for a variety of baby-related products are part of an incentive scheme announced by Asda for its child trust fund. |
Children's Mutual: Record numbers invest in CTFsInvesting in a Children's Mutual child trust fund (CTF) could earn your son or daughter an 18th birthday bonus of up to £10,000, according to figures. |
4m child trust funds now openA total of 4.01 million child trust funds have been opened since the scheme stated. |
Child trust funds set to deliver £9,750The average child trust fund will deliver £9,750 when it matures, at the current rate of savings. |
Child trust fund generation turns 6Monday sees the sixth birthday of the first children given child trust funds by the government. |
Child trust funds not keeping up with inflationChild trust fund vouchers should keep pace with inflation, the government is being urged. |
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