Articles tagged "Child Trust Funds"

Is a pension a better option for saving than an ISA?

Last updated: Feb 1st, 2012

Feature by Moneywise

Francis Klonowski, principal of Klonowski & Co in Leeds, answers a Moneywise reader's query on long-term saving for children.

How you can build a nest egg for your child

Last updated: Apr 20th, 2011

Feature by Moneywise

Patrick Connolly, a certified financial planner at AWD Chase de Vere, answers a Moneywise reader's query about medium to long-term saving for your children.

The death of the CTF – what's next?

Last updated: Sep 27th, 2010

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One of the first announcements made by the new coalition government back in May was that the Child Trust Fund scheme was to be scrapped from 1 January 2011. So, what's next for parents who have opened CTFs and what are the alternatives?

Should families bear the brunt of government cuts?

Last updated: Aug 20th, 2010

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Our experts debate whether it's unfair that families will carry the load with the government's proposed spending cuts, or if it's a necessary step to pay for years of reckless spending?

Will you continue saving for your children?

Last updated: Jul 13th, 2010

Feature by Faith Glasgow

Will scrapping the child trust fund affect our children's future? Faith Glasgow examines the impact of this policy and goes in search of alternative options.

Pensions for children: the new CTF?

Last updated: Jun 1st, 2010

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Following the demise of the child trust fund, why not look to an underrated alternative to save for your child's future, asks Esther Armstrong.

Why I don't mind saying goodbye to child trust funds

By: Rachel Lacey on May 26th, 2010

Everyone seems to assume that because I’m a parent of a young child, I’m hugely annoyed by the new coalition government’s decision to scrap child trust funds. Naturally I’d have loved my son’s fund to get another £250 when he turns seven and it’s a shame any brothers and

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Child trust funds scrapped in Osborne cuts

Last updated: May 24th, 2010

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Child trust fund (CTF) vouchers will be scaled down from August and scrapped altogether in 2011, under new spending cuts announced by Chancellor George Osborne.

Protect your ISA and pension from greedy middlemen

Last updated: Mar 16th, 2010

Feature by Helen Pridham

Helen Pridham uncovers the hidden costs encountered by investors in tax-efficient wrappers - from pensions and ISAs and child trust funds - and explains how to circumvent the industry's overcharging culture.