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ISA insights

Important information - These articles give you information to help you make the most of your money, but they aren’t personal advice. If you’re not sure if a certain action is right for you, please ask for advice. Tax rules for ISAs can change and their benefits depend on your circumstances.

From explainers on the different types of ISAs to tips from HL's ISA millionaires, these articles will help you understand ISAs and how to make the most of them.

Sit tight or sell up: why it could pay to stay invested

When interest rates on cash increase, you might be thinking about whether to sell your Stocks and Shares ISA investments, or sit tight.

CJ Hill

3m read

What is a Stocks and Shares ISA?

ISAs allow you to save and invest free from UK income and capital gains tax. Here, we look in more detail at what a Stocks and Shares ISA is.

Charlie Hutchence

6 read

Cash ISA vs Stocks and Shares ISA – which to choose?

How to choose between a Cash ISA or Stocks and Shares ISA.

Charlie Hutchence

5m read

5 myths about Stocks and Shares ISAs

We dispel five common myths about Stocks and Shares ISAs.

Chris Hill

4m read

Five reasons to invest in an ISA this tax year

We look at five reasons to consider investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA.

Charlie Hutchence

5m read

A simple way to invest

Shelter up to £20,000 this tax year in a Stocks and Shares ISA.

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Tips from HL's ISA millionaires

Many HL clients have nest eggs worth over £1 million in their ISAs – we reveal what some of them have in common.

Charlie Hutchence

5m read

How many ISAs can I have?

Across the course of their life, someone could end up owning many ISAs. How many could they have?

Charlie Hutchence

3m read

Direct Debit – A clever way to invest

Why you could consider investing by Direct Debit.

Charlie Hutchence

4m read

Busting the myths of transferring investments

We tackle some of the common myths and frequently asked questions about transferring investments and pensions.

Charlie Hutchence

5m read

ISA Rules

With a few types of ISAs available, it’s important to understand the rules that govern them. Here we look at some of the ISA rules and what they could mean for you.

Charlie Hutchence

5m read

Two potential drawbacks of holding share certificates

We look at why investors should consider holding their shares in electronic format.

Jason Roberts

3m read

What are the different types of ISA?

Decide how to make the most of your ISA allowance by learning more about the different types of ISAs available.

CJ Hill

5m read

£50 billion in lost financial assets - could some of it be yours to find?

How to track down lost accounts and put them to work.

Isabel McDougall

5m read

Five ISA tips and traps

We look at some common ISA pitfalls and explain how you could avoid them.

Charlie Hutchence

5m read

ISA vs Lifetime ISA - should I invest into an ISA, a LISA or both?

We look at how to invest tax efficiently, the comparisons between a Stocks and Shares ISA and Lifetime ISA, and what to watch out for if you choose to have both.

Charlie Hutchence

5m read

Child Trust Fund: Is your child owed hundreds?

We explore what Child Trust Funds are, who would’ve qualified and options once you’ve found one.

Charlie Hutchence

5m read