Category Archives: ISA


Plot your route to retirement

Plot your route to retirement

In the Press – Scotland on Sunday  20th November 2011 By Jeff Salway With retirement on their minds but wondering how they could do it without jeopardising their finances, investing in advice from a financial planner was a move that paid handsome dividends for the Armstrongs. Campbell Armstrong, a head- teacher in Kilmarnock, decided it was time to get some…

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Budget Summary 2011

Budget Summary 2011

“Let it be heard clearly around the world … that Britain is open for business.” It took George Osborne just under an hour to deliver his second package of measures as Chancellor yesterday. He began his statement by declaring that last year’s emergency Budget was about rescuing the nation’s finances, and paying for the mistakes of the past whereas this…

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New ISA Limits for 2011-12 Tax Year

New ISA Limits for 2011-12 Tax Year

The annual ISA subscription limit for the 2011-12 tax year has been increased. From the 6th April 2011, an investor will now have an annual allowance of £10,680 which can be subscribed to a Stocks & Shares ISA. That means a married couple will now be able invest £21,360 in the ISA tax free wrapper for the 2011/12 tax year….

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Tax Saving Perks for the Over 50′s!

With tax rates on the rise, now more than ever it pays to shelter your investments in an ISA and pay no tax on any gains you make. And with the Government announcing a new higher ISA allowance of £10,200 each year – available right now if you are over 50 – ISAs are even better news. From 6 October…

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When can I invest £10,200 into an ISA?

Date posted: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 It was announced in the Budget that the over 50´s could, from 6 October 2009 invest up to an additional £3,000 in an ISA to enable them to contribute £10,200 in tax year 2009/10. For 2010/11 the annual subscription limit for all qualifying investors will rise to £10,200. There has been some confusion as…

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