Saving & Investing

Articles and guides on saving and investing

Junior SIPPs vs Junior ISAs

13 May 2025

We take a look at the similarities and differences between Junior Self-Invested Personal Pensions (Junior SIPP) and Junior ISAs. They were both launched in 2011 when the Child Trust Funds came to an end but is that the only thing they have in common?

A quick introduction to fund pricing

22 Apr 2025

Normally when you buy something, you know what price you will be paying when you make the purchase. However funds are typically priced using something known as “forward pricing”. We wanted to explain how fund pricing works and how this impacts buying and selling funds.

Answers to 10 common questions about ISA transfers

11 Apr 2025

Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) are a popular type of savings account for adults in the UK. If you wish to open an ISA and already have one, you are allowed to transfer it to your new provider. We’ve selected 10 common questions that are asked around ISA transfers to answer in this article.

Investing and Volatility

20 Mar 2025

Investing can be a great way to grow wealth over time, but it’s not always a smooth ride. Markets move up and down, sometimes dramatically, and this can be pretty disconcerting. Given the recent falls, we wanted to discuss why markets are volatile and what it means for investors.

What are the benefits of a Junior ISA?

14 Mar 2025

Juniors ISAs have a number of benefits when it comes to putting money away for when your children start adult life. In this article we’ve shared four benefits of JISAs and also a few points to consider if you’re looking at ways to build a nest egg for your kids.

Six reasons to start investing as early as possible

11 Feb 2025

The sooner you start investing, the greater the potential rewards. Thanks to the power of compounding, time in the market, and the ability to take advantage of long-term growth, investing early can make a significant difference to your financial future.

AS WITH ANY INVESTMENT THE VALUE CAN GO DOWN AS WELL AS UP. PAST PERFORMANCE IS NO INDICATOR OF FUTURE PERFORMANCE. THE TAX TREATMENT OF ISAS DEPENDS ON YOUR INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN THE FUTURE.

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