ISA accounts guides

Want to make the most of your tax-free allowance but not sure how? Our ISA guides are here to help.

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Stocks and shares ISAs: are the risks too high?

The returns from cash ISAs are low due our low interest rates, but is it worth taking a risk on a stocks and shares ISA instead?...
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ISA allowance 2011: How much can I save?

Brits will be able to squirrel away an extra £480 a year into an ISA (individual savings account) as of April 2011...
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ISAs - An introduction

It may only constitute three little letters, but the importance of an ISA as a tax free savings mechanism cannot be understated...
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Cash ISA guide

If you have savings and are not using a cash ISA, then you are almost certainly paying too much to the taxman...
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Cash ISAs vs. stocks and shares ISAs

What are the differences between cash and shares ISAs and how do I know which is right for me?...
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Cash ISAs vs savings accounts

Where will my hard earned cash earn more interest, in a savings account or a in cash ISA?...
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Share ISA guide

If you want to invest in stocks and shares, putting your investments in an ISA wrapper can be a great way to maximise your returns...
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Switching cash ISAs

If you want to get the most from your savings then it’s likely you will have to transfer your ISA at some point. To do this it’s essential to follow the golden switching rule...
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Switching share ISAs

If It should be fairly straight forward to transfer your shares ISA, but you’ve got to follow the rules to ensure your tax-free wrapper remains...
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Last-minute ISA guide

Haven’t sorted your ISA yet? You need to act fast! Our guide to applying at the last minute is here to help...
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