BBC Radio 4's Money Box LiveMonday, 22 December 2008,at 1502 GMT On Radio 4 and Online
BBC Radio 4's Money Box LiveMonday, 22 December 2008,at 1502 GMT On Radio 4 and Online
On Monday's Money Box Live, Paul Lewis will take your questions about saving and investing for children and put them to a panel of experts.
On Monday's Money Box Live, Paul Lewis took your questions about saving and investing for children and put them to a panel of experts.
It is the time of year when parents and grandparents may be thinking of making financial gifts to children.
It is the time of year when parents and grandparents may be thinking of making financial gifts to children.
If you are considering the best way to start saving for a child, to help ensure their financial well-being and provide for their future, we would like to hear from you.
You may be wondering which cash accounts are paying the best rate of interest.
You may be wondering which cash accounts are paying the best rate of interest.
Or looking for advice about the best way to start a regular savings plan.
Or looking for advice about the best way to start a regular savings plan.
Perhaps you are struggling to decide where to invest the money from child trust fund vouchers.
Perhaps you are struggling to decide where to invest the money from child trust fund vouchers.
Or would you like to know the most tax-efficient way of putting money aside for children?
Or would you like to know the most tax-efficient way of putting money aside for children?
Are there tax implications if you want to gift a lump sum?
Are there tax implications if you want to gift a lump sum?
And what happens when a child becomes 16?
And what happens when a child becomes 16?
Whatever your question, Paul Lewis and experts will be here to offer advice.
Whatever your question, Paul Lewis and experts were here to offer advice.
He will be joined by:
He was joined by:
• Julie Hedge, independent financial adviser, Conforto• Philip Pearson of P & P Investment• Mike Warburton, tax partner, Grant Thornton
• Julie Hedge, independent financial adviser, Conforto• Philip Pearson of P & P Investment• Mike Warburton, tax partner, Grant Thornton
Presenter: Paul LewisProducer: Diane Richardson
Presenter: Paul LewisProducer: Diane Richardson
You can call the programme when lines open on Monday at 1330 GMT. The number to call is 03700 100 444.
A transcript of this programme will be made available during the week commencing 29 December.
