MONEY: Choosing to Save

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What you need to know...

  • You should understand why people save and be aware of the main methods available, e.g. using banks, building societies and National Savings. You are only required to have a basic understanding of shares and unit trusts and the working of the stock market.
  • You should be able to recommend suitable methods of saving and other financial products for different situations and justify their recommendations, appreciating the risks and rewards of each method.
  • You should know the difference between net and gross interest and understand the meaning of the Annual Equivalent Rate (AER).

Lesson Resources

choosing_to_save.ppsx
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saving_and_borrowing_factsheet.pdf
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saving_options.pdf
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risk_and_rewards.pdf
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- Here's a useful link to help you understand the difference between gross and net interest
- ISA allowances are changing from 6 April 2012. From that date:
  • The annual ISA investment allowance will be raised to £11,280. Up to £5,640 of that allowance can be saved in a cash ISA. The remainder of the £11,280 can be invested in a stocks and shares ISA with either the same or a different provider.

- Cash ISA: Questions and Answer video (see below)
 - Pensions are a method of saving for the future (see video below)

Stretch & Challenge

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- How would a financially capable person plan for their retirement?

- What savings and/or investment products would you recommend to them?

- Complete some independent research and summarise your recommendations using the Blogging Forum