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Junior ISA - a new way to save for children’s futures

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There’s a common myth that children don’t pay tax – that’s simply not true. In fact, they’re taxed in exactly the same way as adults; which means that in the tax year 2012/12 each child can earn up to £7,475 tax free from earnings, savings or investments.

Take a fresh look at your mortgage

Mortgages are, for most of us, our single biggest monthly expense and therefore they should be the first area you look at if you’re reviewing your outgoings.

How to grab a tax break

money109 In the current climate of cuts and tax rises it is arguably more important than ever to make the most of whatever tax breaks are available.

Download a copy of Armstrong Watson's latest Money Matters guide

Money matters thumbnail The latest issue of Armstrong Watson's Money Matters magazine includes useful articles on the best ISA deals, good news for company pension savers and a guide to boosting your income. Click on the heading to download your copy.

Tax advice

Chancellor’s tax problem that we’re all likely to inherit

I apologise for talking about a rather morbid subject at this festive time of year but I couldn’t help but notice that one of the more significant features of the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement had gone virtually unreported.

Pensions and retirement

Shopping for an annuity is a once in a lifetime option – so use it wisely

Although there are numerous retirement options available, the most commonly chosen route to providing pension income is to buy an annuity, which is the conversion of the accrued pension fund (usually after the tax-free cash has been deducted) into an income for life.
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Personal finance news

£218,000 to bring up a child

The cost of raising a child to the age of 21 has risen to £218,000, a report has found. Parents now spend around £10,382 a year – £865 a month or £28.44 a day – on their child’s upbringing, according to research by insurer and retirement specialist LV.
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