Child Trust Funds: £394 million unclaimed
A recent report has revealed that £384 million of Child Trust Funds (CTFs) have been left untouched by their now adult owners. Could that be you?
Family Planning
A trio of Budget measures for childcare
The Budget announced three important changes to childcare provisions in England, but one trap remains.
Don’t forget the other student loan
When it comes to student loans, the media focus is usually on tuition fees (outside Scotland), but there’s another loan that shouldn’t be overlooked – and that includes Scotland.
Looking for alternative Christmas presents?
Why not consider a different kind of gift for your children or grandchildren this Christmas – perhaps one with a financial twist?
Calling all young adults
Nearly all children born between 1 September 2002 and 2 January 2011 were the lucky recipients of a government handout – usually £250 or £500 – which was locked away in a Child Trust Fund (CTF). Child Trust Fund money continues to be forgotten.
Repayment of student loans: another freeze… and worse
The government has announced new changes to the student loan repayment threshold and repayment period, a move that will see more loans paid off in full. What will it mean for student debt in your family?
Student fees may be coming down
University fees could be in for another shake-up if the government adopts controversial proposals in a new report.
Student Loans: Repayment Becomes Write Off
New research suggests that it may not make financial sense to pay off student loans early.
Paying to Learn
Decades of subsidised degrees grind to a halt next year, when many universities will be charging students the maximum possible fees for their courses. It may be a lot more than you bargained for.