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Free guides

We have produced a number of guides, each dedicated to a different area of investment. You can request most guides by post or simply view them online.

Investment guides

  • Guide to Keeping Wealth in the Family

    Keeping Wealth in the Family
    Essential reading if you're planning your estate or are a beneficiary. Features: How to calculate and reduce IHT and how you could use an inheritance.

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  • Guide to ISAs

    ISAs
    ISAs can be great if you're looking for a tax-efficient and flexible way to invest. Discover how they can help you invest for your future and get the most from your money.

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  • Guide to Absolute Return Funds

    Absolute Return Funds
    Wary of the volatile markets but still looking for real growth? Find out about absolute return funds which could be a shrewd choice in the current investment climate.

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  • Guide to Fund Prices, Savings and Yields

    Fund Prices, Savings and Yields
    How funds work, their pricing, charges and how you can benefit from discounts. Plus – discover the different types of yields and how they’re calculated.

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  • Guide to Regular Savings

    Regular Savings
    Saving little and often can build up a sizable nest egg over time. Whether you’re starting a pension or saving for a rainy day, this guide will help you get started and make the most of regular savings.

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  • Investing in a time of low interest rates

    Investing in a Time of Low Interest Rates
    Where can you look for income when cash deposits are paying so little interest? Our experts have helpful ideas for those looking to make the most of their investments.

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  • Guide to Risk and Reward

    Risk and Reward
    A great introduction to
    a huge range of investments and their risks. This guide will help you get the delicate balance of risk and potential for reward right in your portfolio.

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  • Guide to Saving Tax

    Saving Tax
    With these tax saving tips you can hand over less of your profit and income to the taxman - meaning greater investment returns for you. Updated to include June 2010 Budget changes.

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  • Investing for children

    Investing for Children
    Helping a child build up a nest egg can give them a great start in life. We share tips for tax-efficient investing and discuss the options regarding when your child or grandchild gains access to the capital.

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  • Guide to Socially Responsible Investing

    Socially Responsible Investing
    Socially responsible investing is enjoying unprecedented popularity - we explore some of the opportunities available whilst maintaining your ethical and environmental beliefs.

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General finance guides

  • The Pocket Guide to Investing in your 20s and 30s

    Investing in your 20s & 30s
    Now is the time to lay the foundations for your financial future. 52 pages of invaluable hints and tips including how to choose the right mortgage and how you can make money on the stock market.

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  • The Pocket Guide to Investing in your 40s

    Investing in your 40s
    While your earning power may be at its peak so are demands on your income. We explain how to make more of your investments and pensions without sacrificing your lifestyle.

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  • The Pocket Guide to Investing in your 50s

    Investing in your 50s
    With retirement on the horizon investments and pensions are thrown into sharp relief. We tell you how you can boost the value of your pension and maximise your portfolio’s potential.

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  • Guide to What to do When Someone Dies

    What to do When Someone Dies
    This guide provides help for those administering estates, including an estate accounts template and details of where to go for further advice. Plus - tips to make life easier for your loved ones after you've gone.

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  • Shareholder Perks

    Shareholder Perks
    A list of companies who encourage their shareholders to use their products and services with exclusive discounts and incentives.

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Pensions & retirement guides

  • Guide to SIPPs

    SIPPs
    Shattering the myth SIPPs are complex and costly this guide will show you how a SIPP could help you take control and benefit from a wider choice of investments.

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  • Your options at retirement

    Your Options at Retirement
    Retiring in the next 5 years? We explain the options available: their pros and cons; plus, how you could get up to 30% more income from your pension.

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  • Guide to Income Drawdown

    Income Drawdown & Alternatively Secured Pension (ASP)
    Income drawdown is a complex subject and not suitable for everyone. This guide explains the benefits and risks of income drawdown and ASP to help you make the right decision at retirement.

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  • Pocket Guide to Surviving Retirement

    Surviving Retirement
    Just retired or planning to soon? We share tips on how to boost your retirement income by up to 30%, effective investment strategies and much more from our retirement experts.

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  • Guide to Final Salary Schemes

    Final Salary Schemes
    This free guide makes essential reading for members of final salary schemes. Find out what happens if your scheme closes to new or existing members and much more.

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Advanced Investing

  • Beginner's Guide to Buying Property Abroad

    Buying Property Abroad
    Thinking about buying a property overseas? This guide, packed full of useful hints and tips, makes essential reading.

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  • Guide to VCTs

    Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs)
    VCTs invest in some of the most dynamic and high growth companies therefore they are high risk. Find out more about VCTs and the tax relief on offer in this free guide.

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  • Guide to Financial Spread Betting

    Financial Spread Betting
    If you’re an experienced investor, Financial Spread Betting offers a low-cost way to trade a range of financial markets in rising or falling markets. Find out more in this jargon free guide.

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  • Guide to Contracts for Difference (CFDs

    Contracts for Difference (CFDs)
    CFDs open a new way of trading for sophisticated investors. We explain, how to go ‘long’ or ‘short’, the range of financial markets available and the risks and rewards of margin trading.

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Regular publications

  • Investment Times
  • Investment Times
    Our flagship publication with expert commentary on the markets and the latest fund news from our dedicated team of investment specialists. We’re happy to send new enquirers a few complimentary copies, simply request yours today.
  • Stock Hunter
  • Stock Hunter
    This monthly share-tipping newsletter analyses current stock market issues focusing on a number of medium to long-term growth stocks. Currently available direct to your desktop on a 12 month FREE trial (usually £40 each year).
  • Penny Share Prophet
  • Penny Share Prophet
    Monthly magazine for sophisticated investors, only available to HL clients. Penny shares are the very essence of what many consider share investment to be, namely fun, exciting and with huge profit potential. Please note that with more potential reward comes considerable risk.


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