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£15,000 invested in UK shares a decade ago is now worth…

How have UK shares performed in recent years? That depends which ones you have in mind, as our writer explains.…

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How big does an ISA need to be when aiming for a £500 monthly second income?

What sort of money would someone need to put into dividend shares if they were serious about targeting a £500…

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How much do you need to invest each month into FTSE 100 shares to aim for a million?

Simply by putting a few hundred pounds a month into FTSE 100 shares, how might someone aim to become a…

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There are hundreds of shares I’d rather buy than Aston Martin. Here’s why!

Aston Martin shares sell for pennies yet some of its cars can cost millions. So why doesn't this writer see…

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3 risks to Greggs shares that could hamper a recovery

Greggs shares have a good dividend, but the price has performed weakly. Is our writer missing something by holding onto…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares’ best days behind them?

Rolls-Royce shares have had a stellar few years. So far in 2026, though, they slightly lag the FTSE 100 blue-chip…

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ISA or SIPP? Some key differences to know

Ever wondered what some of the differences are between investing for retirement in a SIPP and in an ISA? Here…

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Here’s how a 35-year-old putting £15 a day into an ISA could end up earning £18k+ of passive income annually!

A 35-year-old with no ISA but a willingness to invest relatively small sums could one day be earning many thousands…

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As markets seesaw, I’m taking the Warren Buffett approach to building wealth!

It's been a dramatic few weeks in the stock market and this writer's been drawing lessons from Warren Buffett on…

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How much would an ISA need in it to aim for £500 of monthly passive income?

Earning a few hundred pounds a month in passive income from the stock market need not be complicated. Christopher Ruane…

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Want to aim for a £500 second income each month? Here’s how much it takes

Christopher Ruane digs into the numbers and mechanics that could let someone with no shares today build an annual second…

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Down 95%, what might it take for the Aston Martin share price to rise 2,000%?

The Aston Martin share price has collapsed. Our writer considers what it might take for it to regain some ground…

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I’m getting ready for a dramatic stock market crash

Our writer sees plenty of reasons that could mean a lot of stock market volatility is on the way. But…

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A SIPP seems to offer investors free money – is there a catch?

This writer doesn't believe in magic money trees, but does see the offer of tax relief within a SIPP as…

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Here’s what £10,000 invested in Greggs shares a year ago’s worth now

Given Greggs large shop network and simple business formula, could owning the shares help this writer build wealth? Maybe --…

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Rolls-Royce shares have gone nowhere this year. Is that a warning sign?

Rolls-Royce shares stand within spitting distance of where they began the year. Has the company's long run of strong share…

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Warren Buffett didn’t retire early. But could his investing wisdom help you do so?

Warren Buffett's wisdom from decades of stock market investing is actionable even for a modest investor who simply aims to…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how it could realistically be used to target £633 of passive income each month

Starting with the standard annual ISA allowance of £20k today, how much passive income could someone really aim for over…

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£3,000 in savings? Here’s how that could be used to start investing in an ISA and earn monthly passive income

Could an ISA make sense for an investor with several thousands pounds to spare and the hope of earning some…

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With an empty ISA today, how long would it take to aim for a million?

Is it realistic to aim for a million with an empty ISA? Our writer turns from fantasy to facts to…

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s how to try and turn that into a £193 monthly second income

With a long-term approach and applying basic principles of good investment, our writer reckons someone with under £10k could earn…

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Thinking of stuffing a SIPP with high-yield shares? 3 things to consider

A SIPP filled with shares offering juicy dividends can seem tempting. Christopher Ruane explains some potential pros and cons of…

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Does this weekend’s ISA deadline make now a good time to start buying shares?

With a key ISA deadline looming this weekend, does it make a difference whether someone starts buying shares now or…

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If inflation soars, can the National Grid dividend keep up?

With the risk of higher inflation getting stronger, our writer weighs up whether the National Grid dividend might earn the…

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Could getting out of the food business help the Unilever share price?

Unilever and McCormick today announced a transformational corporate deal. Our writer weighs some of its attractions and risks.

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Are you ignoring the ISA deadline? Here’s what you may be losing forever!

Think the annual ISA deadline's not your business? You could potentially be missing out, even as a very modest investor.…

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How much does someone need to put in the stock market to retire and live off passive income?

Put money in the stock market as a way of building dividend income streams big enough to retire on? Christopher…

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£20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA? See how it could be used to target a £989 monthly passive income

Christopher Ruane looks beyond the looming contribution deadline for a Stocks and Shares ISA and takes a long-term approach to…

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£20,000 buys this many shares of the FTSE 100’s highest-yielding dividend stock

What's the biggest yielder in the FTSE 100? How many shares in it would £20k buy an investor right now?…

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How big a Stocks and Shares ISA is needed to target £500 of monthly passive income?

Christopher Ruane explains how a Stocks and Shares ISA could potentially earn someone thousands of pounds in dividends per year.

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Want to turn your ISA into a passive income machine? These 3 steps help

Christopher Ruane looks at a trio of factors he reckons could help an investor as they aim to earn passive…

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As the stock market moves down, I’m taking the Warren Buffett approach!

Rather than getting nervous as markets move around, our writer is looking to the career of Warren Buffett to see…

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Here’s how a stock market crash could be brilliant news for your retirement!

This writer isn't peering into a crystal ball trying to time the next stock market crash. Instead, he's making an…

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Tesla stock’s down 19% this year. Time to buy?

Tesla stock has tumbled almost a fifth in less than three months. But the company has proven its mettle before.…

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With a spare £380, here’s how someone could start investing before April!

Can someone start investing fast with a spare few hundred pounds? Our writer explains how they could -- and some…

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Here’s what a 10-share £100k SIPP portfolio could look like

Christopher Ruane explains some principles he think can help people when they consider how they could invest the money in…

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Here’s why Greggs shares could be a tasty choice for an ISA

Christopher Ruane reckons the stock market may be overlooking many positive aspects when it comes to Greggs shares. So, what…

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18% off its peak, is Nvidia stock now attractively priced?

Nvidia stock has given up almost a fifth of the price it commanded at its peak over the past year.…

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The Aston Martin share price destruction helps illustrate 5 common investing mistakes!

The Aston Martin share price has been a disaster for investors. Christopher Ruane highlights a handful of lessons we can…

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Up 458% in a year, could the Ceres Power share price go even higher?

Christopher Ruane reviews some highs and lows of the Ceres Power share price over the years and wonders whether the…

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