Why do children get worse returns on Isas than adults?
There's an anomaly in the savings market. Adult ISAs are enjoying rate rises but children's accounts are being overlooked.
Ruth Jackson-Kirby
I'm a freelance journalist with 17 years of experience writing for national newspapers, magazines and websites. I specialise in personal finance covering savings, investments, pensions, property and anything else that could affect your wealth.
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