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.
Lifetime ISA vs Help to Buy ISA
If you’re looking to save for your first home in the UK, you might have heard about the Lifetime ISA (LISA).
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What happens to my ISA when I die?
An Individual Savings Account (ISA) is a popular way to save and invest in the UK, thanks to its tax advantages. But what happens to your ISA when you pass away?
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Benefits of holding your Stocks and Shares ISA for the long term
When interest rates on cash increase, you might be thinking about whether to sell your Stocks and Shares ISA investments, or sit tight.
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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.
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Cash ISA vs Stocks and Shares ISA – which to choose?
How to choose between a Cash ISA or Stocks and Shares ISA.
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A simple way to invest
Shelter up to £20,000 this tax year in a Stocks and Shares ISA.
5 myths about Stocks and Shares ISAs
We dispel five common myths about Stocks and Shares ISAs.
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Five reasons to invest in an ISA this tax year
Could you benefit from investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2025?
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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.
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How many ISAs can I have?
Across the course of their life, someone could end up owning many ISAs. How many could they have?
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Busting the myths of transferring investments
We tackle some of the common myths and frequently asked questions about transferring investments and pensions.
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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.
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Two potential drawbacks of holding share certificates
We look at why investors should consider holding their shares in electronic format.
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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.
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£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.
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Five ISA tips and traps
We look at some common ISA pitfalls and explain how you could avoid them.
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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.
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How to find lost Child Trust Funds: is your child owed money?
We explore what Child Trust Funds are, who would’ve qualified and options once you’ve found one.
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