Financial Jargon Buster Dictionary
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Mini ISA
There are currently three types of Mini ISA you can invest in, these being cash life assurance, and stocks and shares. You can buy up to three mini ISAs in any financial year: one for cash (up to £3,000), one for stocks and shares (up to £3,000) and one for life assurance (up to £1,000). Unlike a maxi ISA, each one of these can come from a different provider. The income earned will be free of tax.
From 6 April 2005, the life assurance element will be removed. Additionally, the limits on stocks and shares mini ISAs will be increased to £4,000.
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