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Parents still engaged with the Child Trust Fund
Leading Child Trust Fund (CTF) provider, The Children's Mutual welcomes the latest official figures showing parents are still investing for their children's financial futures.
Additional savings boost for seven year olds
Whilst some parents of six year olds will be eagerly awaiting the 7th birthday £250 boost to their offspring's Child Trust Fund, research from Engage Mutual reveals that more than half of low income GB adults are unaware of the Government's free cash handouts.
TISA timely reminders to pregnant mothers
For parents and parents-to-be financial management can be a difficult balancing act, on the one hand juggling cash for today's immediate priorities, on the other, setting aside money to build funds for bigger commitments in the future.
Preparing for your child's financial future
When it comes to family, we want to make sure our kids are always well cared for. Whilst we often focus on our children's safety, we don't always want to think about bad things happening to ourselves and the negative impact it would have on their future.
Parents educate kids on the credit crunch
Reading, writing and arithmetic are widely regarded as the essential building blocks of learning, but during these days of economic turmoil it seems another R is now being added to children's education - recession.
Young adults still rely on parents for more cash
Parents could be facing a bleak future, owing to the rise of the ‘bungee brood' a generation of young adults who may never sever their links to the parental purse strings, according to a new report released today from The Children's Mutual and the Social Issues Research Centre (SIRC).
Family Investments provider of Abbey Child Trust Fund
Family Investments reveals that it has partnered with Abbey to supply their stakeholder Child Trust Fund (CTF) accounts, available in branch from 29th January.
Child Trust Fund contributions continue to increase
Regular monthly contributions into Child Trust Funds continue to increase and now amount to £12.6 million per month, according to the latest quarterly survey conducted by TISA - the Tax Incentivised Savings Association.
Ray of hope for parents if wider families save
With new figures out reporting the rising cost of raising a child to 21, The Children's Mutual, is reassuring parents that there is a ‘ray of hope' as the Child Trust Fund is helping families of younger children to be better placed to meet these costs.
ASDA offers customers Child Trust Fund incentives
ASDA has announced that it will offer parents-to-be an incentive if they pre-register for an ASDA Child Trust Fund, provided by The Children's Mutual.
Four millionth Child Trust Fund milestone reached
The Economic Secretary, Ian Pearson MP, announced today that over four million Child Trust Fund accounts have been opened since they were introduced in 2005, supporting the savings habit and providing children across the UK with a lump sum when they reach 18.
CTF gives children potential for improved financial future
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) quarterly Child Trust Fund (CTF) figures released today highlight the potential for a brighter financial future for our children according to leading CTF Provider, The Children's Mutual.
New levels of child benefit
With new levels of Child Benefit coming into effect from January 5, leading Child Trust Fund (CTF) provider, The Children's Mutual has welcomed the move calculating that 2009 newborns could benefit from a collective lump sum of at least £15.4 billion if families were able to save their Child Benefit into their CTF account over 18 years.
New Year quitters urged to invest in family's futures
Stubbing out your 5 a day habit could help you give your child £15,500 on their 18th birthday. Leading Child Trust Fund provider, The Children's Mutual is encouraging all parents who decide to give up smoking as their New Year's resolution to consider putting the money that they will save towards their children's futures.
Parents urged to top up Child Trust Fund
As consumers search for more practical gifts this year, retail stockbroker, The Share Centre is urging parents and relatives to make the most of their kid's Child Trust Fund (CTF) allowance this Christmas by topping up the account.