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I invested in these 3 FTSE 250 shares this month. Why?

Our writer has been hunting for bargains in the mid-cap FTSE 250 index. Here he outlines why he recently bought…

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I snapped up these 3 FTSE 100 shares this month!

What three FTSE 100 shares did our writer buy for his portfolio in recent weeks -- and why? Here he…

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Could the Lloyds share price start to turn around in November?

The Lloyds share price has sunk by a fifth over the past year. Could rising interest rates help the bank…

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With hardly any savings at 40, I’d use the Warren Buffett method and aim to get rich

Could this handful of lessons from legendary investor Warren Buffett help our writer build his wealth? He thinks so --…

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An investing lesson from the falling Rolls-Royce share price

The Rolls-Royce share price has tumbled 40% in a year. What has shareholder Christopher Ruane learnt -- and how will…

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I’d aim to turn £20,000 into £200,000 investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA like this

Christopher Ruane shares a couple of long-term investment strategies he could use to try and generate huge returns from his…

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Down 97%! Can Aston Martin shares get any cheaper?

Owning Aston Martin shares has been disastrous in recent years. Christopher Ruane explains why he still has no plans to…

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3 places I’m looking for cheap shares

Our writer spills the beans on a trio of sectors where he often hunts for cheap shares he can add…

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10% dividend yield! 1 FTSE 100 share to buy today

Our writer already owns this FTSE 100 share. But what he sees as its business strength combined with a double-digit…

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3 UK shares to buy in a recession

With the possibility of a sustained recession ahead, our writer picks a trio of shares he would buy for his…

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Is now the moment to load up on cheap Alphabet shares?

Christopher Ruane runs the rule over Alphabet shares, which are down a quarter in the past year alone. And he…

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How I’d target a £10,000 annual second income from dividend shares

Can our writer earn an annual second income by buying dividend shares? He thinks so -- and here he explains…

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How I’d build passive income for life on £3 per day

Our writer explains how he'd put a few pounds each day to work in an attempt to earn money without…

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Why I think Alphabet shares are great value

Alphabet shares have lost a quarter of their value over the past year. Our writer explains why he sees this…

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How I’d aim for a million by investing £1,000 each month in shares

Our writer explains how he would aim for a million in a couple of decades through steady investment in both…

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2 growth stocks that could be huge winners in the next decade and beyond

Our writer digs into two growth stocks he'd happily buy for his portfolio today with an eye on their long-term…

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Here’s how I’d invest £250 a month in income shares to target a four-figure passive income

Can our writer use income shares to generate more than £1,000 annually in just a few years? He thinks so…

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2 top dividend stocks for retirement

Christopher Ruane looks at two UK dividend stocks he reckons could boost his retirement portfolio prospects, and explains why he…

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Will the stock market recover in November?

Our writer looks at what might happen to the stock market next month -- and explains how he plans to…

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A lifelong second income for £30 a month? Here’s how

Using around a pound a day, our writer thinks he could set up a second income stream that pays out…

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How I’d invest £250 in the FTSE 250 today

Our writer explains why and how he'd go about building a portfolio of FTSE 250 shares today, even with limited…

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Zero savings at 35? I’d build wealth like Warren Buffett!

How has Warren Buffett created wealth? Christopher Ruane looks at three of his investing principles -- and explains how he'd…

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3 reasons Tesco shares could be ideal for my pension

Christopher Ruane highlights three attractive features he sees in Tesco shares as a possible investment for his pension -- but…

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The FTSE 100 is near its year lows. I’d snap up these shares

Our writer highlights a trio of FTSE 100 shares that have fallen in price and that he would happily buy…

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Is the boohoo share price an incredible bargain?

As a shareholder, Christopher Ruane has watched the collapsing boohoo share price with despair. Here he explains why he still…

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The Lloyds share price is down 16% in a year. Will it start climbing soon?

Despite falling 16% over the past year, the Lloyds share price still doesn't tempt our writer to buy into the…

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The Rolls-Royce share price is well below £1. Time to load up?

The Rolls-Royce share price has nearly halved in the past year. But our writer wonders if its long-term prospects make…

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How I’d use a Stocks and Shares ISA to build growing income streams

Our writer explains how he'd aim to generate growing passive income from his Stocks and Shares ISA in two different…

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How I’d invest £100 a month in UK shares to build a £5,000 second annual income

By saving and investing in UK shares regularly, our writer thinks he could supplement his main income. Here is how…

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How I’d build 2023 passive income now, for £5 a day

Our writer explains how he would use a fiver a day to try and set up passive income streams that…

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What’s going on with the Centrica share price?

The Centrica share price has fallen over the past few months. Our writer considers why -- and what it means…

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3 top FTSE 100 shares to buy and hold

Our writer considers a trio of FTSE 100 shares. He'd use spare funds to buy them for his portfolio as…

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Down 49%! Are Scottish Mortgage shares undervalued?

Scottish Mortgage shares have shed almost half their value in a year. Could now be the moment for our writer…

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Could this be the time to buy growth shares?

Some leading growth shares have tumbled in value lately. But if their growth prospects remain strong, could now be the…

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Here’s how I’d invest £5,000 in income shares to target £300 of dividends annually

Our writer sets out the principles he would apply when buying income shares for his portfolio with a specific dividend…

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How I’d invest a Stocks and Shares ISA to target monthly income of £135

Christopher Ruane explains step by step how he would invest through his Stocks and Shares ISA to target a specific…

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The Rolls-Royce share price has halved in 2022. Is it a recovery play?

The Rolls-Royce share price this week hit less then half what it was when 2022 began. Christopher Ruane explains why…

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Is this the perfect FTSE 100 share?

Our writer explains why he thinks this FTSE 100 share he already owns has a lot of appeal, considering its…

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How I’d use £5 a day to earn passive income for life

Our writer thinks a fiver a day is enough to set up passive income streams that could run for decades.…

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Are Woodbois shares undervalued? 3 points to consider

With Woodbois shares trading for a few pennies each, are they a bargain? Our writer explains how he would approach…

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