The top career choices for 5-7 year olds now need 3rd-level education. Top 3 choices are teacher, doctor and vet. These will cost over £100,000 to fund, and 93% of parents will carry that cost. Saving for kids is essential, and needs careful forward planning. Read full lists of kids favourite careers by clicking on headline above.
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Saving for Kids – Top Kids’ Careers cost over £100,000
Thursday, June 24th, 2010Financial Planning – Cost of a child tops £200,000 for first time
Thursday, May 27th, 2010The cost of raising a child from birth to age 21 has topped £200,000 for the first time, according to the annual Cost of a Child survey by insurer LV=. With good financial planning, you can spread the burden of two decades with your little bundles of joy.
Children’s Savings – What options after the Child Trust Fund?
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010Children’s savings have taken a blow this week, with the announced abolition of the Child Trust Fund scheme (CTF) due to government cuts. What are the other options for children’s savings?
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.
Financial planning advice – Regular Reviews could save you thousands
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010Investors can save thousands with regular financial planning advice and financial reviews. Fine-tune your financial planning with regular reviews of your mortgage deal, funds investments, and pension planning.
ISA savers rush to greet new ISA savings allowances
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
New customers rushed to cash in on tax-free ISA savings this month, pushing account applications up 52% on last year. The new, higher ISA limits have boosted the already-popular savings accounts, which are already held by over a third of households in the UK.
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.
Happy New Tax Year! The Tax Savings Checklist for 2010/11
Monday, April 12th, 2010The new tax year, which began on 6th April 2o1o, offers a golden opportunity for tax savings. Make use of your brand new tax allowances to fine-tune your financial planning, and minimise tax. With financial advice you can streamline your savings strategy by getting the best savings rate and fully utilising your ISA cash allowances. You can ensure you take advantage of your allowances for Capital Gains Tax, if you are selling an asset. You can plan to maximise tax reliefs from pensions contributions. You can gain 30% tax relief on investments in Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs). You can take the necessary steps to avoid 40% Inheritance Tax on wealth passing to your children and heirs. If you are an employer, you can plan for the upcoming government NEST scheme, which will require you to have, or set up, a pensions department that offers a pension to all employees.
ISA savings tangled in red tape, says Consumer Focus
Friday, April 2nd, 2010ISA savings are strangled in red tape, mired in misinformation and blocked by barriers to switching accounts, says market watchdog Consumer Focus. Inefficiencies by ISA providers may cost savers up to £3 billion in lost interest. A ‘super-complaint’ has been lodged with the Office of Fair Trading.
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