A study has shown that by the age of seven they can grasp the lessons they need to learn to avoid financial problems in the future
August 2021
UK savings rates are tumbling – what can you do?
Frustration over choices is putting people at risk of scams but there are accounts worth considering
June 2021
Child trust funds: parents urged to move ‘forgotten’ savings
If you opened an account but it has slipped off your radar, it may be time to check if you could do better elsewhere
March 2020
Is the Junior Isa rise just another budget perk for the wealthy?
In his budget, the chancellor doubled the amount parents can put into tax-free savings
January 2016
Grow their interest: the best children’s savings accounts
Children can get great rates by putting their Christmas cash into an account. At up to 6% interest, returns can be better than almost anywhere else out there
April 2015
Junior Isas offer a better deal than child trust funds – switching is child’s play
From 6 April it will be possible to escape an underperforming child trust fund, and it’s well worth your time to do so
February 2015
The countdown is on: move your child’s savings into an Isa
Melanie Wright: More than half the parents whose children are eligible for Junior Isas don’t know that they will soon be allowed to transfer the money out of child trust funds
December 2014
Cash could be the best Christmas present for your kids
It’s not much fun to unwrap, but if used wisely, it could turn out to be a great investment for the future
November 2014
Investing for the children’s future? Don’t be afraid of going to the market
Clinging to the safety of cash when opening Junior Isas means losing out on long-term returns from equities
January 2014
Getting children into the savings habit
Teaching young people how to make their money grow will pay dividends. We look at the best available accounts
December 2013
Child trust fund cash can be transferred to junior Isas, says Treasury
Rule change from April 2015 covers six million more children's CTS accounts, allowing holders to benefit from better returns
July 2013
Saving for children: where to do it and how to encourage them
Even in today's tough times, parents are finding money to invest for their children's future. We look at the options with the best returns
May 2013
Move to allow transfer of child trust fund money into Isas
Government recommends current rules be relaxed so that parents can opt to transfer the £4.8bn now held in CTFs
March 2013
Child trust fund savers may soon be able to shift money into junior Isas
Hope for child trust fund savers as Osborne signals transfer to Junior Isas
November 2012
Money blog
Remember the NatWest pigs? How the banks appeal for your pocket money
The launch of a Visa debit card for those as young as eight brings to mind previous attempts to get youngsters saving
February 2012
Halifax tops junior Isa table … with adult clause
Junior Isa's 6% rate is only payable if the person with parental responsibility sign up for a Halifax Isa too
July 2011
Junior Isa savings limit increased to £3,600
Critics say savings account scheme will only benefit well-off families but investment companies are happy
March 2011
Junior Isa plans revealed
Junior Isa with a £3,000 investment limit will launch at the start of November, partially filling the gap left by the axed child trust fund
