The urgency of forward planning and saving for children is back in the spotlight, as a new report from the Family & Parenting Institute puts the cost of raising a child at £800 a month Read More
Posts Tagged ‘Child Trust Funds’
Saving for children greater priority than ever, says Parenting Institute
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010June 2010 budget – Women hit for 70% of tax cuts, says Cooper
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010In a gender analysis of the June 2010 budget, Shadow Welfare Secretary Yvette Cooper claims that 70% of tax cuts will hit women only.
Read More
Govt targets savings for children by scrapping Child Trust Funds
Monday, May 24th, 2010In an unexpected move against savings for children, the government has announced that the Child Trust Funds Scheme is to be completely scrapped in a phased move from August 2010.
Children's Trust Funds – Writing is on the Wall under Cons and Lib Dems
Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
Only the Labour Party supported continuing access for all to the Child Trust Fund Scheme. The Conservatives want it limited to only poorer families, the Lib Dems want it scrapped. The writing may be on the wall for the most successful children’s savings initiative in the history of the country.
Children’s Savings – include £383 for tech toys, says Halifax
Friday, April 16th, 2010
When planning your children’s savings, factor in £383 per year for technology – for everything from computer games, music downloads, and mobile phone costs, says Halifax in a new survey published this week.
Babygloomers botched financial planning for their Yuckies
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010Almost 3 in 10 parents are forced to remortgage their homes, due to a lack of financial planning for a growing generation of Yuckies (Young Unwitting Costly Kids), according to a new report from The Children’s Mutual. These are the parents of the ‘Babygloomers’ generation.
Family Financial Planning: University for your new baby could cost £64,000
Friday, January 29th, 2010
The cost of sending a child born this year for a 3-year course at university in 2028 is likely to top £64,000. University costs have already reached £42,000 in 2010, and are rising every year. To manage such a substantial challenge, forward thinking and family financial planning are crucial.
Personal finance education becomes compulsory in primary schools in 2011
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
The government is finally recognising that our children are never too young to learn the very basics of good financial planning, saving, and general ‘money sense’.
Continued confusion over Child Trust Funds
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009This week’s latest statistics report from government on Child Trust Funds (CTFs) indicates that a quarter of families fail to actively open an investment fund for their children within 12 months of receiving their voucher. This has been attributed to difficulty in choosing a fund from the wide range of options available in the marketplace.
Teaching children savings and money: 10 top tips
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009How often at this time of year do we hear a weary parent tell their child: ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’? Here are our top nuggets of wisdom to help them manage their children’s savings and ‘personal finances’. Teach kids to budget: If your child is receiving a weekly sum as pocket money, insist that [...]
About Us
Annuities
Blogroll
Financial Planning
- Avoiding Inheritance Tax
- Capital Gains Tax Allowance
- Chartered Financial Planners
- Corporate Financial Advice
- Debt Management
- Discounted Gift Trust
- Endowments
- Family Financial Planning
- Find an IFA
- IHT Exemptions
- Inheritance Tax Advice
- Inheritance Tax Calculator
- Inheritance Tax Gifts
- Inheritance Tax Nil Rate Band
- Inheritance Tax Rates
- Inheritance Tax Threshold
- Key Man Insurance
- Online Financial Advice
- Online Investment Advice
- Potentially Exempt Transfers
- Remote Financial Advice Service
- Unbiased Financial Advice
- What is Financial Planning?
- Will Writing Advice
- Writing Your Life Insurance in Trust
Investments
- Allianz RCM Global Eco Trends Fund
- Dark Green Investment Funds
- EIS – Enterprise Investment Scheme
- Ethical Investment Advice
- Ethical Investment Companies
- Ethical Investment Criteria
- Ethical Investment Funds
- Ethical Investment Portfolio
- Ethical Investments
- Ethical ISA Investments
- Ethical Pensions
- Fixed Interest Bonds
- Funds Investments
- Guaranteed Bonds
- Guaranteed Income Bonds
- Guaranteed Investments
- IM WHEB Sustainability Fund
- Income Bonds
- Investment Adviser
- Investment Companies
- Investment ISAs
- Investment Planning
- Light Green Investment Funds
- Managed Investments
- Medium Green Investment Funds
- Mutual Funds Investments
- Octopus VCT
- Our Investment Portfolios
- Quadris Environmental Fund
- Socially Responsible Investments
- Trust Investments
- Unit Trust Investments
- Unit Trusts & OEICs
- Venture Capital Trusts
Mortgages
oneplan
Pensions
- AVC – Additional Voluntary Contributions
- Best Pension
- Best Performing Pension
- Cashing in Pensions
- Children's Pensions
- Early Retirement Options
- Ethical Pensions
- Financial Advice on Pensions
- NHS Pension Calculator
- Pension Advice Process
- Pension Calculator
- Pension Companies
- Pension Contributions
- Pension Forecast
- Pension Lump Sums
- Pension Performance
- Pension Plan Calculator
- Pension Review
- Pension Services
- Pension Tax
- Pension Tax Relief
- Pension Transfer
- Pension Types
- Retirement Age
- Retirement Calculator
- Retirement Pension Forecast
- What is a Pension Plan?
- What is a Pension?
Personal Insurance
- Best Critical Illness Cover
- Best Life Insurance
- Calculate Your Life Cover
- Children's Critical Illness Insurance
- Critical Illness Calculator
- Critical Illness Insurance Providers
- Critical Illness Insurance Quote
- Joint Critical Illness Cover
- Life Insurance Advice
- Life Insurance Calculator
- Life Insurance Guide
- Life Insurance Quotes
- Writing Your Life Insurance in Trust
Savings
- Best ISAs
- Best Savings Accounts
- Best Savings Accounts for Children
- Best Savings Rates
- Cash ISAs
- Child Trust Fund Savings Accounts
- Child Trust Fund Share-Based Accounts
- Child Trust Fund Stakeholder Accounts
- Children's Bonus Bonds
- Ethical ISA Investments
- ISA Allowance
- ISA Calculator
- Monthly Savings
- Saving for your children
- Savings plan for a new car
- Savings plan for getting married
- Savings plan for mortgage deposit
- Savings plan for my house renovations
- Tax Efficient Savings
- Tax Free Allowance
- Tax Free ISA
- Tax Free Savings
Sustainovation
- Allianz RCM Global Eco Trends Fund
- Dark Green Investment Funds
- Economic Experts
- Environmental Experts
- Ethical Investment Advice
- Ethical Investment Companies
- Ethical Investment Criteria
- Ethical Investment Funds
- Ethical Investment Portfolio
- Ethical Investments
- Ethical ISA Investments
- Ethical Pensions
- IM WHEB Sustainability Fund
- Light Green Investment Funds
- Medium Green Investment Funds
- Quadris Environmental Fund
- Social Experts
- Socially Responsible Investments
Got a question? Ask us online
0800 678 5929
7 Racecourse Road,
Derry,
Northern Ireland
United Kingdom
BT48 7RB
Email: info@principlefirst.co.uk
PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT A GUIDE TO FUTURE RETURNS & INVESTMENT RETURNS MAY FALL AS WELL AS RISE - Risk Profile must be clarified before proceeding with any investment advice.
Principle First Financial Services is a trading style of GMF Marketing Services Ltd. which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Principle First Financial Services is entered on the Financial Services Authority's register under reference number 409667.