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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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Here’s how I’d aim to build a £250 monthly second income in 2024 – and far beyond!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks buying carefully-chosen dividend shares could help him build a second income over the long term. Here's his…

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The BT share price is up 20% in a year. Should I buy now for 2024?

| Christopher Ruane

The BT share price has performed strongly so far in 2023. Christopher Ruane thinks it might keep moving up --…

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£8,000-£9,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into passive income of £360 a month

| Christopher Ruane

With less than £10,000 in savings, our writer thinks he could aim to set up monthly passive income streams averaging…

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3 simple Warren Buffett moves I reckon could help me turn £1,000 into £100,000!

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett has turned a £1,000 investment into one worth an incredible £70m over the decades. This writer is taking…

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Want to be a millionaire? Here’s how I’d invest a £20K Stocks and Shares ISA in 2024!

| Christopher Ruane

Could a £20k Stocks and Shares end up propelling our writer to the millionaires' club? It's possible, he reckons. Here's…

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9.9% yield! I just doubled down on this high-yield FTSE 100 share!

| Christopher Ruane

After a shock announcement pushed this FTSE 100 share to a 52-week low, our writer bought more. It's high-yield --…

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Could the 7.6% Aviva dividend yield grow in 2024?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he's attracted by the Aviva dividend and considers whether the insurance share may merit a place…

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My £3-a-day second income plan for 2024

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sets out how he could try to build a growing second income in the coming year for just…

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How I’d target a monthly £300 passive income from investing in dividend shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane walks through some of the practicalities of how he'd aim to generate passive income by investing in dividend…

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Could the Rolls-Royce share price hit £4 in 2024?

| Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price has more than doubled so far this year. Our writer considers some possible reasons for it…

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Here’s how I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to help build long-term wealth

| Christopher Ruane

This writer thinks a £20K Stocks and Shares ISA could be turned into something much, much bigger over time. Here's…

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I wouldn’t start investing by buying penny shares. Here’s why!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why, if he was to start investing for the first time already knowing what he does now,…

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No concrete action plan to get rich? I’m using the Warren Buffett approach to building wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett has made some basic investment principles work very well for him. This writer thinks it's worth following the…

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I’d start snapping up cheap shares before they get costlier

| Christopher Ruane

Now or later? Christopher Ruane explains why he isn't hanging around when it comes to snapping up cheap shares for…

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8% or 4%? Is one dividend yield twice as good?

| Christopher Ruane

When it comes to income shares, could less be more? This writer considers the role of dividend yield in his…

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I’m eyeing this passive income machine for my SIPP in December!

| Christopher Ruane

A double-digit dividend yield is not the only thing that has grabbed this writer's attention when it comes to considering…

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The Dr. Martens share price just crashed 25%! Time to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

The Dr. Martens share price has plummeted. Is this an opportunity for our writer to add the stock to his…

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Why I’d start putting money into dirt cheap UK shares this December

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer isn't waiting until the New Year to consider opportunities for his share portfolio. Here are some reasons why…

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What are the best shares to buy in December for 2024?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he's not waiting until 2024 to make moves in the stock market and would be happy…

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Could the Scottish Mortgage share price bounce back in 2024?

| Christopher Ruane

The Scottish Mortgage share price has more than halved over the past couple of years. Christopher Ruane explains why he…

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Could the Imperial Brands dividend yield hit 10% in 2024?

| Christopher Ruane

The Imperial Brands dividend received a boost this month. The shares already yield 8%. Could the yield hit double digits…

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With the Vodafone share price in pennies, will it ever reach £1 again?

| Christopher Ruane

The Vodafone share price has lost almost three fifths of its value in five years. Our writer weighs both sides…

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Could buying Tesla stock now make me money in 2024?

| Christopher Ruane

Tesla stock has more than doubled so far this year. Looking ahead to next year, our writer considers whether he…

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I’m preparing for a stock market crash

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he is already getting ready to try and profit from the next stock market crash, whenever…

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Should I buy M&G shares for the 9.8% dividend yield?

| Christopher Ruane

With the M&G dividend yield close to double digits, this existing shareholder explains why he'd happily buy more of the…

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Here’s how I’d aim for a million by investing £45 a day

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks putting £45 a day into blue-chip shares could help him aim for a million. Here are some…

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I’d buy FTSE 100 shares in December before the next stock market rally!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he would happily snap up cheap FTSE 100 shares between now and the end of the…

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I’ve been loading up on this FTSE 250 share in November!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he's been adding even more shares in this well-known FTSE 250 name to his portfolio this…

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Is the Hargreaves Lansdown share price as cheap as it looks?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer digs into the Hargreaves Lansdown share price and considers whether the stockbroking firm merits a place in his…

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My £6-a-day plan to earn a second income

| Christopher Ruane

By putting aside £6 each day to buy shares, our writer thinks he could aim to set up a growing…

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£8,000 in savings? I’d aim to turn that into £500 of monthly passive income like this!

| Christopher Ruane

By putting money into dividend shares today, our writer reckons he could try and set up sizeable long-term passive income…

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Wow! Seven simple but powerful lessons from Warren Buffett

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers seven different investing lessons from the long, successful career of billionaire stock owner Warren Buffett.

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With a spare £2,000, I’d aim to double my money in a Stocks and Shares ISA!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks he could aim to turn £2,000 into £4,000 over the coming decade by investing his Stocks and…

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I’d start snapping up cheap FTSE shares before stock prices start rising

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks buying some bargain FTSE shares in the current market conditions could potentially help him…

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Will the Hipgnosis dividend ever come back?

| Christopher Ruane

The Hipgnosis dividend was previously a key element of the music royalties fund's investment case. Could it make a comeback…

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The Jet2 share price is up 20% this year. Should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

After the travel operator reported a strong set of interim results, our writer considers whether the Jet2 share price is…

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£3,000 in savings? 3 steps to try and turn it into £30 of passive income a week

| Christopher Ruane

By putting several thousand pounds to work in the stock market now, our writer hopes to set up long-term passive…

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3 growth-focused shares I’d snap up for my SIPP

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer identifies a trio of UK growth shares he’d happily buy right now for his SIPP, based on how…

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Here’s how I’d follow Warren Buffett to profit from stock market volatility

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how following some of the career moves of investor Warren Buffett is helping him prepare to profit…

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How I’d aim for a million buying only 10 shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks it’s feasible to aim for a million in the stock market even without savings. Here's the approach…

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