Ndubuisi 'Andy' EgwimMoney Coach for Medics|Ex-NHS GP|21+ Yrs Investor| Founder, MoneyWiseDoctor.com|Helping Medics Avoid Big Money Mistakes

Unlocking the Magic of Your ISA Account

1 Jul 2024 · 1 min

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Short explainer by Ndubuisi 'Andy' Egwim (YouTube video) addressing whether you can open both a Lifetime ISA and a Stocks & Shares ISA in the same tax year (answer: yes). Notes the overall ISA annual contribution limit is £20,000 for the 2024/2025 tax year and explains the Lifetime ISA benefit: a 25% government bonus paid monthly, capped at £1,000 per tax year (i.e., government adds £1 for every £4 contributed).

Questions this video answers

Yes.

£20,000.

25% bonus, capped at £1,000 per tax year.

The government adds £1 for every £4 contributed (i.e., 25%), paid monthly into the LISA.

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Can I open both a lifetime ISA and a stock and shares ISA in the same tax year? The answer is yes. Of course you can open Both types of ISAs in the same tax year. However, you need to be mindful of the overall annual ISA contribution limit which is £20,000 for the tax year. Now 20242025 what are the benefits of a lifetime ISA compared to traditional savings account? Why can't I just save my money in a savings account? Well a lifetime isa offers a 25% bonus up to a thousand pounds each tax year. This bonus can significantly boost savings for your first home or for retirement, making it more attractive option than a traditional savings account. Remember, it's tax free. The 25% government bonus contributions made to Lifetime ISA. How does that work? For every pound four you contribute to a Lifetime ISA or Lisa, the government has a one pound bonus up to a maximum of 1,000 pounds per taxi. This is paid monthly into your LISA account.