Cash ISAs the only way for savers to beat inflation

00:01 | 18 Feb 2010 | By Lorna Bourke

But if inflation moves above its current rate of 3.5% you could still be out of pocket.

Average ISA pays 1.3% - so review your options

08:42 | 21 Jan 2010 | By Lorna Bourke

If you haven’t reviewed your ISA investments recently now is the time to shop around for a better deal. 

The top fixed rate ISAs

11:59 | 14 Jan 2010 | By Chris Marshall

For those looking for a home for their ISA cash, there are several deposit takers offering reasonable fixed rates

An ISA to help where the government’s pension plans can’t

00:01 | 15 Nov 2009 | By Lorna Bourke

The government's pension plans will disadvantage many, but a planned ISA could provide the answer.

ISA providers tap consumer ignorance

11:40 | 06 Nov 2009 | By Lorna Bourke

With poor rates, providers are relying on the fact that investors will be enticed by the ‘tax free’ label.

Remember the joys of compound interest with an ISA

09:59 | 28 Oct 2009 | By Lorna Bourke

The top ISA on offer comes from Leeds Building Society.

A bond that beats even the best cash ISA

15:09 | 21 Oct 2009 | By Lorna Bourke

The after tax return from the Yorkshire bond is 4.24% while the best cash Isa from Abbey Isa Direct Issue 3 is paying just 3.5% tax free. 

Switch ISAs to make the most of the new limit

14:29 | 22 Sep 2009 | By Lorna Bourke

In just three weeks' time, the over-50s get another £3,000 tax free to invest in their ISAs. What are the best choices to make to get the best out of your accounts?

Consider cash ISAs to fund university costs

00:01 | 10 Jul 2009 | By Lorna Bourke

The best cash ISA rate at the moment comes from Newcastle Building Society.

The appeal of cash ISAs

00:01 | 01 Apr 2009 | By Lorna Bourke

With only a few days to go until the end of the financial year, anyone who has not used their ISA allowance for 2008-09 must ‘use it or lose it’.