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Could I use my £20k ISA allowance today to be a millionaire in 30 years?

Our writer thinks using his ISA contribution allowance fully before today's deadline could realistically help him become a millionaire in…

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If I invested £1,000 in Rolls-Royce shares this week, what could I earn this year?

Christopher Ruane weighs some possible scenarios for Rolls-Royce shares between now and the end of the year -- then considers…

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The FTSE 100 burst through 8,000 this week. Could it hit 10,000?

The FTSE 100 has been in buoyant form lately. This writer explains why he expects it to climb further in…

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Could the UK stock market be about to soar?

The UK stock market might look frothy -- or cheap. That partly depends on perspective. Our writer explains his take…

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Should I start buying Lloyds shares while they still look cheap?

Lloyds shares have soared in just a few weeks. Over the longer term though, they've fallen. Could it be a…

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How I’d invest a £20k ISA allowance to target a £1,620 annual second income!

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd put £20k in his ISA today in order to create ongoing passive income streams.

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I now expect the Rolls-Royce dividend to return. Here’s why!

Our writer explains why he thinks the Rolls-Royce dividend could be set for a comeback -- but perhaps not for…

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I’d tuck money away before the ISA deadline to buy shares like this in future!

Christopher Ruane would consider putting money away before the imminent ISA deadline even without investing it yet. Here's his rationale.

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How I’d put £3 a day in an ISA to target a passive income of £200+ per month

By putting just a few pounds a day into an ISA and buying dividend shares, our writer thinks he could…

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Here’s why I’d start buying shares with a spare £350 this Easter!

Our writer explains why he would seize the moment if he wanted to start buying shares for the first time,…

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5 things Warren Buffett looks for when buying shares

Christopher Ruane explains a handful of techniques employed by Warren Buffett when finding shares to buy that he hopes could…

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This company tops my Stocks and Shares ISA shopping list!

Our writer identifies a well-known FTSE 100 firm with an 8% dividend yield he’s been eyeing as an addition for…

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Up 43% so far in 2024! Can Rolls-Royce shares have another FTSE 100-topping year?

Rolls-Royce shares, up 1,000% in four years, have started 2024 with a bang. Our writer digs into the numbers and…

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I’d put £20K in an ISA now to target a £1,900 monthly second income in future!

Christopher Ruane shares why he thinks a long-term approach to investing and careful selection of shares could help him build…

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Could the JD Sports Fashion share price double in the next five years?

The JD Sports Fashion share price has nearly halved in the past five years. Our writer thinks a proven business…

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Can the Centrica dividend keep on growing?

Christopher Ruane considers some positive factors that might see continued growth in the Centrica dividend -- as well as some…

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What might the 5-year price chart tell us about BT shares?

Christopher Ruane considers what clues the long-term performance of BT shares might offer him about business performance and whether to…

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Dividend yields of nearly 10%! I’d buy both these bargain FTSE 100 shares

Our writer highlights a pair of income shares from the flagship FTSE 100 index that each yield nearly 10% and…

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This dividend share isn’t cheap. Should I buy it anyway?

Our writer looks at a FTSE 250 dividend share with a 30-year+ record of annual growth in the shareholder payout.…

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Here’s why I wouldn’t touch Ocado shares with a bargepole

After an upbeat quarterly trading statement for its retail business, our writer still has no interest in buying Ocado shares.…

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Under £1,000 in savings? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to start investing now!

Our writer explains why he would learn from an investing master in trying to keep things simple if he was…

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1 cheap share I’d load up on now

Our writer has been looking for cheap shares to buy. He thinks this FTSE 100 stock could potentially fit the…

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This FTSE 250 share yields 8.1%. As its price falls, should I buy more?

Our writer already owns this high-yield FTSE 250 share. But with the price in decline, he would happily buy more.…

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I’d try to grow a £100K SIPP by 9% annually doing this!

Our writer thinks a slow and steady approach could help him build the value of his SIPP dramatically. Here he…

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How I’d target a £2k annual second income from my £20k Stocks and Shares ISA allowance

With the Stocks and Shares ISA contribution deadline looming, our writer's looking at stocks that could help him generate a…

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I’d follow Warren Buffett to earn passive income while I sleep!

Warren Buffett earns passive income by owning shares in companies that make sales around the clock. Our writer thinks he…

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I’d aim for a million buying just a few well-known shares

If I want to aim for a million-pound portfolio, I must plan carefully and think long term. But I don't…

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A £1,000 passive income just from buying shares? Yes, it’s possible!

Christopher Ruane examines some of the challenges in trying to earn a four-figure passive income from shares -- but also…

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Up 25% in weeks! Has the Lloyds share price entered a new phase?

Christopher Ruane examines why the Lloyds share price has surged by a quarter in a matter of weeks -- and…

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These 3 UK shares have 9%+ dividend yields. Can it last?

Christopher Ruane looks at a trio of UK shares with high yields -- one of which is due to fall…

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There are many reasons to like Tesco shares!

Our writer runs through a trio of things he likes about Tesco shares, as well as some possible risks he…

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How I’d invest my ISA allowance right now to target annual passive income of £1,590

Our writer explains how he'd use his annual £20k ISA allowance this year to target four-figure passive income streams for…

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This UK income stock has grown its dividend 144% in just five years!

This income stock has a very strong recent track record of dividend growth. This writer thinks the business model can…

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At a 12-month high, could the M&G share price still be a bargain?

The M&G share price has hit a new one-year high after strong annual results and a dividend increase. Our writer…

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This former penny stock has almost quadrupled in a year! Why?

What was a penny stock six months ago has soared since. Our writer explores why he did not buy then…

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The Rolls-Royce share price just hit £4! Can it hit £5 next?

The Rolls-Royce share price has increased over 10-fold in the past few years. Our writer thinks there could be more…

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Is the Diageo share price coiled to rebound?

Christopher Ruane explains why he remains bullish about the long-term outlook for the Diageo share price and would happily invest…

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8%+ yields! Should I buy these FTSE 100 income shares this month?

Christopher Ruane weighs some pros and cons of two FTSE 100 shares, both of which have a dividend yield over…

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Here’s how I’d start investing before the ISA deadline with just £300!

Our writer explains what he would do if he could spare a few hundred pounds now and wanted to start…

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2 UK shares that could help set up a SIPP for decades!

Our writer explains the long-term appeal he sees in one British share he already owns in his SIPP -- and…

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