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In addressing the Wall Street Journal’s “All Things Digital Conference D8”, Steve Jobs’ comments on Apple (AAPL) overtaking Microsoft (MSFT) in total market cap: “It’s sort of surreal. It’s a little surreal.” were an interesting choice of words from a man who clearly suffered as Windows ruled the PC world, until recently that is. Steve...
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Simply put, an ISA (Individual Savings Account) gives you tax advantages on your savings. There are two types of ISA: a cash ISA and an investment ISA.
Eligibility for tax relief within an ISA depends on your circumstances, and the rules could change in the future.
A cash ISA. is like a normal savings account, but you dont have to pay UK income tax on your interest provided all ISA conditions are met.
See our cash ISA rates
In the 2010/2011 tax year, the maximum ISA allowance is ?10,200, of which ?5,100 can be put into a cash ISA. All of your allowance or the remainder of it can be saved in an investment ISA.
Remember you can lose money while investing.
An investment ISA allows you to take full advantage of your annual ?10,200 ISA allowance.
Remember you can lose money while investing.