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New
ISA limits now available for over 50s
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allowances for over-50s are increasing today. Those who will
be 50 or over by 5 April next year can now save £10,200
a year in ISAs, including up to £5,100 a year in a cash
ISA. The previous total limit was £7,200, of which £3,600
could be invested in a cash ISA. Around one million investors
aged 50 and over are expected to top-up their ISA under the
new ISA rules. However, 40% of over-50s are not aware that ISA
increases have been announced and 61% do not understand the
changes. Savings returns continue to reduce in this low-rate
environment, its more important than ever for consumers
to be astute when it comes to managing their savings
and make sure they are not paying unnecessary money to the taxman.
It is advised that the over-50s to use as much of their tax-efficient
ISA allowance as possible. The rest of the population will be
able to make the most of the new ISA limits from April next
year. |
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