Tax-efficient investing

  • How to get tax relief when investing
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    Investment products that can help lessen the tax burden should not be overlooked. Here's how to get the relief and avoid the grief.

  • I can't use a Junior ISA, what else is out there?
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    I have a great granddaughter who will be two next month. I would like to provide some money for her future but am not sure about the best way to go about it.

  • 20 fund, trust and ETF choices for your ISA
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    The choices facing ISA investors can be bewildering, but we're here to help investors willing to go the distance. Faith Glasgow and Andrew Pitts profile 20 funds, trusts and exchange traded funds - 10 core holdings and 10 riskier choices that we expect to reward investors over the longer term.

  • What is an Investment ISA - the basics
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    If you're looking to invest over the long term, your money has potential to make greater returns in a stocks and shares ISA.

  • Should you open a self select ISA?
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    If you're looking for the opportunity to invest in a variety of assets, you could take a do-it-yourself approach with a self-select ISA.

  • What is an ISA?
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    Read our guide to find out exactly what an individual savings account is and why you're missing out if you don't have one.

  • Why 2010 is the year of the ISA
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    With the economy still suffering heavy weather and the tax outlook threatening to soak your investment gains, now, more than ever, is the time to make the most of your ISA, says Ruth Emery.

  • Ensure your ISA suits your age
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    ISAs are a core part of the financial planning armoury for people of all ages whatever their investment goals. Faith Glasgow looks at how different age groups should approach ISA investment.

  • Does your ISA suit your appetite for risk?
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    Diversity's the name of the game when it comes to your mix of investments, but first you need to know what kind of investor you are.

  • How ETFs could boost your ISA
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    ETFs offer a way to boost the value of your ISA portfolio by providing cheap access to a wide range of assets through tracking market indices, reports Sam Barrett.