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The Savvy Scot

Personal finance and lifestyle blog

Viewing posts tagged with: isa

Getting the best from your ISA allowance

By Pauline

If you’re looking for an effective way to save for a brighter future, an ISA is a generally a great starting point. ISAs, or Individual Savings Accounts, can help you reach your long-term financial goals quicker than a standard savings account with your high street bank because you don’t have to pay tax on any… Read more

Filed Under: Money Tagged With: isa, ISA allowance

UK disposable incomes are on the rise

By Pauline

  There was an interesting press release a couple of days ago over at Scottish Friendly, talking about the UK’s disposable incomes. Well good news, Britons have seen a 3% rise in their disposable income over the last quarter. What is your disposable income? Simply put, it is the money you have left at the… Read more

Filed Under: Money Tagged With: disposable income, isa, savings, scottish friendly, study, UK

Just a few days left to use your ISA allowance!

By Pauline

We will be short and sweet today, with a friendly reminder that the tax year in the UK is coming to an end on April 5th, so you only have a few days left to use up your ISA allowance. What is an ISA? For those of you who are not familiar with the Individual… Read more

Filed Under: Personal Finance Tagged With: allowance, budget, investment, isa, july, new isa, saving, stock and shares, tax, tax free

A lifetime of savings part 1: Saving money in your 20s

By Pauline

Saving money in your 20s

Hi there! Today I want to talk about savings, as the eligible age for state pensions is getting pushed further and further, it is likely that by the time a 20-something retires, there is not much left for grabs. So it is your responsibility to plan for a financially comfortable future, and it starts now…. Read more

Filed Under: Personal Finance Tagged With: first job, isa, professional, Save Money, savings, student loan, study, tax free, university, young adult

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