New statistics from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) show that cash withdrawals from individual savings accounts (ISAs) are probably more than matching fresh contributions. In the world of ISAs, cash ISAs have long attracted more contributions than their stocks and … Continue reading →

Self-employment is the dream of many, especially as the goal of retirement seems to creep further out of reach. Being your own boss sounds great. But there are drawbacks. Around two million of the country’s self-employed workers are unable to … Continue reading →

National Savings & Investments (NS&I) have launched their first Junior ISA. The Junior ISA (JISA) was introduced in 2011 as a replacement for the Child Trust Fund. It had a slow start, but momentum has built and, according to the … Continue reading →

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has come closer to using its weapon of last resort against tax avoidance schemes. “Whack a mole” used to be a good summary of the battle between the extreme end of the tax avoidance industry … Continue reading →