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HMRC Targets Junior ISA Millionaires

HMRC Targets Junior ISA Millionaires

Official data reveals that approximately 750,000 accounts held by individuals aged 15 to 24 remain unclaimed, with an average value of £2,000 per person.

The surge in high-value Junior ISAs is being attributed to early investing and the power of compound interest in a favorable market.

Financial experts are urging parents to check for lost funds, which could provide a significant boost for first-time homebuyers or university students.

The government's push to reunite these funds with their owners is part of a broader effort to improve financial literacy among the UK's youth.

HM Revenue and Customs Carlos Delgado, CC BY-SA 3.0
HM Revenue and Customs
UK government non-ministerial department (2005-)
United Kingdom
Island country in north-west Europe