ALMOST 2.5 million Child Trust Fund (CTF) accounts have now been opened, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Ed Balls, announced today, with three-quarters of parents opening their children’s accounts themselves, rather than leaving it to the…
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This Is Money: Children’s Free Money Sits Untouched
A quarter of all parents whose children received child trust fund payments have not chosen an investment tool for their child’s money
MoneyExpert: Majority Of Parents Do Not Encourage Children To Save
Some 73 per cent of parents admit that they do not encourage their children to save money given as Christmas presents.
Scotsman: A Growing Interest In Value Of Money
FIONA Hall opened savings accounts for her children Mathew and Rachel when they were babies. The children, now aged 10 and eight, have been saving with Halifax Bank of Scotland ever since, writes Lindsey Rogerson.
Scotsman: WPA Extends Dental Cover To Children
HEALTH insurer WPA has extended its dental cover to the children of policyholders.
This Is Money: Website Warns Kids On Premium-rate Calls
A service to make children more savvy about calling premium rate telephone lines is officially launched today
Scotsman: Is A Trust Fund The Best Option To Secure Your Child’s Future?
PARENTS want to put something aside for their children and as the affluent baby-boomer generation moves into its third age, there are more wealthy grandparents looking to set aside money for their grandchildren’s future than ever before.
Scotsman: ‘Tis The Season To Give Money To Kids
WITH Christmas almost upon us and gifts of cash being a popular choice for kids, now is the time for parents to look for the best children’s savings account.
MoneyExpert: Family Savings Account Introduced
Parents who have young children could benefit from the introduction of a new savings account from Scarborough Building Society.
MoneyExpert: Financial Planning Stalls For 68% Of Parents
Some 68 per cent of parents said they have had to put a hold on financial planning and savings due to the costs of raising a child, it has emerged.