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Never invested in the stock market before? Here’s how I’d start

Wondering how to start investing in stocks? Edward Sheldon explains how he'd invest for the first time.

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No savings at 50? Here are my two tips that can help you still retire in comfort

Many people aged 50+ in the UK have struggled to meet savings goals, but there's still a path to a…

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Why I believe Burberry will outperform in 2020

I like its preparedness for a potentially uncertain future.

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Personal Finance

What to look for when you compare savings accounts

Confused about savings accounts? Check out our top five things to consider when picking the right one for you.

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2 weeks until the general election! Which FTSE 100 stocks should I add to my ISA?

As we get closer to election day, Jonathan Smith explains where his focus is within the FTSE 100 index.

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Forget buy to let! I think this FTSE 100 share could help you retire early

Why invest in a buy-to-let property when you could buy Diageo (LSE: DGE) shares?

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No savings at 50! Here’s 3 shares I think could help you towards financial independence

Andy Ross takes a look at three FTSE 100 shares that could help an investor achieve market-beating returns.

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1 reason why a great stock market crash in 2020 could be a buying opportunity

Undervalued shares could provide long-term growth opportunities.

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Forget buy-to-let property! I’d aim to double my State Pension with FTSE 250 shares

Peter Stephens thinks the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) offers superior return prospects to buy-to-let properties.

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Pension wealth: how to use undervalued dividend stocks to boost your retirement savings

Buying income shares today could lead to a surprisingly large retirement nest egg.

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Which is better, the rising share price of Fevertree or Purplebricks?

Fevertree drinks (LON: FEVR) and Purplebricks (LON: PURP) are both on a bit of a recovery, so is now the…

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How to replace your wage with a passive income from dividend stocks

Here’s how you could build a rising income stream from investing in the stock market.

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Got £1,000 to invest? I like this champion investment trust

I think investment trusts are a great way to invest £1,000. Here's one of my favourites, and one I wouldn't…

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Is this FTSE 100 dividend stock and its 8.2% yield the key to retirement riches?

This FTSE 100 dividend stock offers monster yields for investors. But is it too good to be true?

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As the Pets at Home share price jumps, is this a sign of things to come?

High profit expectations for Pets at Home could indicate the success of its retail-meets-service model.

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I think this multi-bagging growth stock could still help you become an ISA millionaire

Its shares might be suffering today but Paul Summers thinks this classy business is still worth backing for the long…

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Why I’d buy shares in this FTSE 250 company with a 6% dividend yield

This company is “committed” to holding the dividend flat while the debt reduction process plays out.

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Can a name change be good for the Sports Direct share price?

Will Sports Direct's name change to Frasers help it reinvent itself with an upscale image that could benefit investors?

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Neil Woodford’s WPCT share price hits new lows. Is it time to buy now?

Woodford Patient Capital (LON: WPCT) shares reach a massive discount, and I examine the attractions of buying.

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Have £5,000 to invest? Here’s one green energy stock I’d buy today

I love the green energy sector as a long-term investment, so I’m targeting Renewable Infrastructure Group Ltd (LON: TRIG) right…

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Is the De La Rue share price low enough to buy?

With De La Ru shares down 20%, is it an opportunity or a red flag?

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Have £5k to invest? Make sure you look at these financial ratios!

Number crunching doesn't have to take hours, or be boring, says Jonathan Smith. But it is exceptionally helpful!

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How to not invest like Katie Price and avoid bankruptcy

How do so many millionaire celebs find it so hard to hang on to their money?

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Buy the Royal Mail share price? I’d rather snap up this FTSE 250 dividend stock

It might look tempting, but this Fool thinks Royal Mail plc's (LON:RMG) monster dividends could be cut again.

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Personal Finance

5 costs of buying a home you might not have considered

We break down the hidden costs of buying a home.

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A dirt-cheap 7.5%-yielding FTSE 100 dividend stock that I’d buy for 2020

This FTSE 100 income champion looks seriously undervalued and could see a recovery in 2020, argues Rupert Hargreaves.

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Forget the Lloyds bank share price! I’d invest in this FTSE 100 banking giant instead

There are better banking performers in the FTSE 100 universe than Lloyds, I believe.

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Forget buy-to-let…I’d buy FTSE 100 income stocks instead!

The FTSE 100 offers better income opportunities than buy-to-let, writes Thomas Carr.

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Retirement Articles

Retirement 101: why dividend stocks can boost your pension income right now

An impressive outlook for dividend stocks could enhance your retirement income.

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No savings at 50? Here’s how much I think you need to invest in the FTSE 100 to retire with £1m

Retiring with a £1m-plus portfolio could prove to be a difficult task within a limited timescale.

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Cash savings can hurt your retirement prospects! This is a better way to make a million

Avoiding cash savings and investing in the stock market could boost your financial prospects.

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3 simple steps to retire with a million

Here’s how you could build a seven-figure portfolio.

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How to retire early on a growing passive income

Here’s how you could build a retirement nest egg that provides a generous passive income in older age.

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3 simple steps to make a reliable passive income from dividend shares

Here’s how you could improve your income returns and reduce overall risk when investing in dividend stocks.

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Forget a Cash ISA! I think these 6.6% dividends build better retirement wealth

Want to retire in comfort? Ignore a Cash ISA and buy big dividend-payers instead, says Tom Rodgers.

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A banking stock I’d buy alongside the Lloyds share price

Should you invest in Lloyds Banking Group (LSE: LLOY) or a challenger bank? Here's why I see both as buys.

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Want to retire early? 3 reasons why now is the perfect time to buy dividend stocks

Dividend stocks could offer a highly favourable risk/reward opportunity at the present time.

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Have £2,000 to invest? Here are 2 shares I’d buy for 2020

I think these two FTSE 100 shares can hold any investor in good stead in 2020 and beyond.

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This is one of the FTSE 100’s worst performers. Would I buy it for my ISA?

G A Chester discusses the prospects of a FTSE 100 underperformer rocketing to recovery, and a small-cap peer delivering high…

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3 mistakes that could be hurting your retirement prospects

Overcoming these three common errors could help you retire early.

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