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WEBCHAT: The cost of raising a child 16 February 2010

The cost of raising a child from birth to age twenty-one now tops £200,000 – or £800 a month, according to the latest data. If you have a question to ask, a comment to make, or want some expert tips on making the most of your family budget, let us know about it now and join us when we go live at 2pm on Tuesday 23 February. more

 

Making Money Best Buy Tables: Savings

Saving and banking in depth

Where to invest £50 a month 14 August 2009

Martin Fagan suggests some options that can turn regular savings of £50 per month into a sizeable nest egg. more

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Rowanmoor fraud following Seaton's death 21 December 2009

Rowanmoor Pensions has informed police that it has identified suspected fraudulent activity on a client account with which former managing director David Seaton had some involvement. more

 

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Tax tips for pension investors 16 February 2010

With the tax year end looming, investors should make the most of whatever tax breaks are available to them.  more

 

Making Money Best Buy Tables: NS&I

Tax planning in-depth

WEBCHAT - Take tax action now - avoid paying too much tax! 9 March 2010

Perplexed by pensions? Confused by CGT? Stumped by self assessment? Billions of pounds of hard earned cash is wasted every year through unnecessary tax payments or failure to use tax breaks. But how do you ensure you are not paying more than you should? more

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Effective use of BPR can reduce IHT liability

Using Business Property Relief
21 April 2009

Keiron Root looks at how business property relief can be used to mitigate inheritance tax more

 

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Top ten  Top Ten Life Funds

Fund Offer 1y 3y 5y
UBS Life Structured Credit A 85.02 230.1 n/a n/a
Skandia Finland FIM Russia 11.42 185.6 -3.8 79.2
Skandia Finland JPM New European 1.95 140.9 -9.1 n/a
Canlife SVM UK Opportunities LS4 Acc 103.40 133.4 -13.8 35.5
Skandia Finland Alfred Berg Ryssland 0.87 132.8 n/a n/a
AXA JPM New Europe 193.80 132.1 n/a n/a
Zurich Sterling JPM New Europe 258.80 130.6 n/a n/a
L&G SVM UK Opportunities 101.02 130.0 -16.4 n/a
Skandia JPM New Europe 252.50 128.8 18.2 98.1
Merch Inv Sanlam Global Financial S6 105.70 126.4 n/a n/a

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VIDEO: How women can make the most of their pension savings 12 March 2010

Alison Morris, savings expert at Scottish Widows, highlights the difference between men and women’s pensions and what women should be doing to make sure they retire with a healthy pension. more

 

Making Money Q&A Forum: Pensions

Pensions in-depth

The Pre-Budget Report: A policy of scorched earth
17 December 2009

Having scrolled through the Pre-Budget Report, Jonathin Howard, head of corporate clients at Courtiers Wealth Management, gives his verdict on the implications for pensions. more

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Make your child a millionaire 8 December 2009

Annie Shaw discovers how parents can take an active role in securing – in spectacular fashion – their children’s long-term financial future more

 

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Top ten  Top Ten Life Funds

Fund Offer 1y 3y 5y
UBS Life Structured Credit A 85.02 230.1 n/a n/a
Skandia Finland FIM Russia 11.42 185.6 -3.8 79.2
Skandia Finland JPM New European 1.95 140.9 -9.1 n/a
Canlife SVM UK Opportunities LS4 Acc 103.40 133.4 -13.8 35.5
Skandia Finland Alfred Berg Ryssland 0.87 132.8 n/a n/a
AXA JPM New Europe 193.80 132.1 n/a n/a
Zurich Sterling JPM New Europe 258.80 130.6 n/a n/a
L&G SVM UK Opportunities 101.02 130.0 -16.4 n/a
Skandia JPM New Europe 252.50 128.8 18.2 98.1
Merch Inv Sanlam Global Financial S6 105.70 126.4 n/a n/a

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Clydesdale unveils new ISA offering 3 March 2010

Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks have launched two new fixed rate ISAs offering a choice of one and five year terms with rates between 3 and 5 per cent.  more

 

Making Money Q&A Forum: PEPs and ISAs

PEPs & ISAs in-depth

The next generation 15 October 2009

Sarah Coles looks at CTFs as the first beneficiaries approach their seventh birthday more

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Parents have a year to open a CTF account

Investing in a CTF
13 May 2009

Jenny Lowe reviews the progress of Child Trust Funds and suggests a sound investment strategy for the years before they mature into ISAs. more

 

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