All news on the topic: Cash ISA

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Major ISA changes coming within weeks every saver needs to know about
There are big ISA changes on the horizon, as previously announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt - we explain how it all affects you and your savings
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Savers issued warning over tax trap that could eat away at your cash
For 20% basic rate taxpayers, the personal savings allowance is £1,000, and for higher 40% rate taxpayers, it is £500, while additional 45% rate taxpayers receive no tax break
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British ISA explained - how will it work and what the experts think about it
Jeremy Hunt explained the new British ISA would give people an extra £5,000 tax-free limit, on top of the existing £20,000 ISA allowance - here is what we know so far
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Top financial goals for 2024 - including getting started on investment journey
More than one in 10 Brits are keen to kickstart their investment journey in the coming year - with exactly half wanting to do so in order to build wealth for the future
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UK savers missing out on £13billion cash boost - how to act now and fix it
Research from money management app Plum shows £253billion is lying in zero-interest accounts, meaning savers are missing out on a collective £13billion in interest
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Huge savings shake-up confirmed in Autumn Statement - how it affects your money
Under the current rules, you’re only able to pay into just one ISA of each type per tax year - but this will change from next April, under new rules announced in the Autumn Statement
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Jeremy Hunt 'plotting huge shake-up of ISA rules' in Autumn Statement
Under current rules, you can only pay into one of each type of ISA in a single tax year - for example, one cash ISA and one stocks and shares ISA, but Jeremy Hunt is reportedly considering changing this
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Santander sends important £50 message to anyone with bank account
High street bank Santander has issued a message to new customers about something that has 'already started' and with interest rates hiking, it could be worth taking action
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Martin Lewis tells Brits with £8,000 in savings to check their bank accounts now
The MoneySavingExpert.com founder has advised those with bigger savings pots to check whether their money was getting the best interest rate available
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Three million savings accounts at risk of losing cash
Savers with larger cash pots should now be paying attention to not just the interest rates on offer but the tax implications too
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Martin Lewis explains why 'it's time' for millions to reopen savings account
Saving rates have been steadily rising over the last year - but if you’re a 20% taxpayer, you can only earn £1,000 in interest each tax year without paying tax
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Savings rates are up - now make sure you're getting the most out of your money
Money expert Martyn James runs through everything you need to know about savings accounts, including all the different types of accounts that are available and how to open one now
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Martin Lewis fan explains how they made £2,330 after making one phone call
This week's Money Saving Expert "Success of the Week" came from someone only known as Sandra who recently decided to ditch her cash ISA and switch over to another paying a better rate
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Best savings rates as banks still short-changing customers by £100s each year
The warning from Which? comes after the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) wrote to high street banks to ask them to justify their lower savings rates ahead of the new Consumer Duty
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Martin Lewis fan explains how he got a free £1,000 boost and how you can too
In the recent Money Saving Expert (MSE) newsletter, the MSE team shared the story of Paul who had made the decision to ditch his old Cash ISAs
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7 things every Brit must check in next 5 days - from your savings to pension
Unlike the traditional calendar year, the tax year doesn’t run from January to December - instead, it always starts on April 6 and ends on April 5 the following year
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Three in 10 Brits better at managing their money - due to cost-of-living crisis
A third of Brits chose to invest their money last year, with two-thirds of those doing so for the first time - and 35% plan to invest this year
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Martin issues warning over ISA accounts and says many should 'ditch' them
According to the Money Saving Expert, fewer than 20 people get close to the personal savings allowance so for the majority, there is really no benefit from opening a cash ISA
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Best UK savings accounts - and how to beat these rates through your bank
The top savings rate for easy-access accounts currently sits at 2.9% with rates having climbed again over the last few weeks - but you might be able to do better through your bank