Christopher Ruane, Author at The Motley Fool UK

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I’m using the Warren Buffett method to build wealth in 2024

6 January, 2024 | Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett has been investing for decades -- and become a billionaire by doing so. Our writer explains how he…

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3 reasons I’m avoiding Rolls-Royce shares

4 January, 2024 | Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares had a stellar 2023. This writer sees a trio of reasons for him not to buy after the…

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Could the UK stock market roar back in 2024?

4 January, 2024 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane is sceptical that 2024 will see a strong resurgence in the UK stock market. But he doesn't know…

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FIRE movement 2024: 3 steps to retire early

3 January, 2024 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers three simple investment principles from the FIRE movement he thinks make sense for many investors.

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Is today’s British American Tobacco share price the FTSE 100’s biggest bargain?

3 January, 2024 | Christopher Ruane

The British American Tobacco share price crashed last year. Shareholder Christopher Ruane considers his position. Why is he still upbeat?

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Could 2024 be the year to aim for a million?

31 December, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks he could use a long-term investing approach to aim for a million. Here's what he'd do --…

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Here’s how I’d start investing in 2024 with £500

31 December, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

If he wanted to start investing for the first time, here is how our writer would go about getting into…

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My £5 a day second income plan for 2024

31 December, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks a fiver a day could lay the foundation of long-term passive income streams. Here's how he'd set…

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Here’s a 5-step plan to start buying shares and build wealth — with £800

30 December, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

If this writer wanted to start buying shares for the first time in the new year, here's the handful of…

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How I’d use the Warren Buffett method to aim for £310 in monthly passive income

30 December, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett is an investing legend. Our writer explains how he'd learn from Buffett when aiming to set up passive…

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My top passive income idea for 2024

30 December, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks this FTSE 100 share with a double-digit dividend yield offers him a potentially lucrative passive income stream…

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Build a 2024 second income for £3.80 a day? Here’s how!

24 December, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he could use under £4 a day to try and build a long-term second income, starting…

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Here’s how investing £5,000 like Warren Buffett in 2024 could make me a millionaire

23 December, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett knows all about turning a few thousand pounds into millions (and billions). Can learning from his example really…

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Here’s how I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to target 2024 passive income of £1,820

23 December, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out how he would try to earn £1,820 next year -- and every year -- by putting…

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Here’s how I’d invest £20,000 in an ISA to get passive income for life

23 December, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks a wisely invested £20k Stocks and Shares ISA could turn into a long-term passive income goldmine. Here's…

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Here’s how spending £10k on cheap dividend shares could earn me £1,000 in annual passive income

23 December, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he'd consider investing £10,000 in bargain UK dividend shares to try and build a four-figure passive…

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Was dumping Rolls-Royce shares my biggest investment mistake of 2023?

20 December, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares have nearly tripled this year and this writer sees a chance they could keep moving up. So why…

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Could a 2024 stock market crash offer a golden opportunity?

20 December, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane isn't spending time guessing whether we'll see a stock market crash next year. Instead, he's planning what to…

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Could this 7%-yielding penny stock be a smart buy for 2024?

20 December, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer already owns this penny stock with its juicy dividend yield. So why's he willing to buy more to…

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Could the Games Workshop share price triple again by December 2028?

18 December, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at the outstanding track record of the Games Workshop share price. Could history repeat itself -- and…

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Here’s how I could build a second income in 2024 for £3 a day!

17 December, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

By investing just a few pounds a day from next month onwards, our writer could aim to earn a £450…