Christopher Ruane, Author at The Motley Fool UK

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3 ways to grow my Stocks and Shares ISA dividend income

29 April, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons he can boost the passive income generated by his Stocks and Shares ISA. This is how.

With the Rolls-Royce share price in pennies, should I seize the moment?

29 April, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price is now trading in pennies not pounds. Our writer considers what that means for his next…

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My £5-a-day passive income plan

29 April, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

With £5 a day to spare and a desire to make money without working for it, our writer would use…

Warren Buffett owns these five shares. Should I?

28 April, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at the portfolio of famous share picker Warren Buffett and considers a handful of the shares in…

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2 reasons to feel nervous about the Lloyds share price

28 April, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer is a Lloyds shareholder who sees possible storm clouds for the bank. Here's his move on the Lloyds…

Is a zero dividend good?

28 April, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Some shares offer zero dividends. Our writer explains why and what this means for his investment decisions

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2 UK shares to buy now with a spare £300

28 April, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer has identified two shares to buy now for his portfolio that he thinks offer him the chance of…

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A pair of cheap shares to buy in May for 7%+ dividends

27 April, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer is considering a couple of cheap shares to buy for his portfolio, each with dividends that could boost…

This UK growth share has hit a 12-month low. I’d buy

27 April, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

This UK growth share is set for double-digit rises in sales and profits but its share price is tanking. Our…

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Shares to buy now: how I’d invest £1,000 today

27 April, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

If our writer had £1,000 to invest in British stocks today, his shopping list would include these shares to buy…

Rolls-Royce shares are down a third — should I buy?

27 April, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares have fallen heavily in 2022 and now trade as a penny stock. Our writer explains how he is…

How I’d invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA for dividend income

27 April, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks a Stocks and Shares ISA could boost his passive income streams. Here, he explains his approach.

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How I’d use the Warren Buffett method to generate passive income for life

27 April, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer uses wisdom from the 'Sage of Omaha' when trying to grow his own passive income streams. Here's how…

As the Netflix share price keeps falling, I’m buying

26 April, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

The Netflix share price has crashed to a 12-month low. Here is why our writer has been buying the shares…

How I’d start building a Stocks and Shares ISA in my 30s with £1,500

26 April, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

New research shows many people start retirement planning in their thirties. Here is how our writer would do that by…

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The NIO share price is down 59%. Should I make a move?

26 April, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

After the NIO share price shed almost 60% of its value in 12 months, our writer looks for a buying…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy now for a 7% yield

26 April, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Searching for dividend shares to buy today for his portfolio, our writer explains why he would consider these two FTSE…

How I’d build passive income streams with £35 a week

26 April, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer has a plan to set up some passive income streams -- for just £5 a day. Here's how…

How I’d use a stock market correction to retire early

26 April, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons that a stock market correction could offer him the opportunity to end his working life younger. Here…

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3 Warren Buffett tips I use in a stock market correction

25 April, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

How does this writer handle a stock market correction? He borrows some ideas from Warren Buffett -- including these ones.

5 great blue chip shares to buy now and hold

25 April, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer picks a handful of attractive shares to buy now for his portfolio based on their long-term business prospects.

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

25 April, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer shares his approach to compounding income in his Stocks and Shares ISA with the objective of growing wealthier…

How dependable is the Lloyds dividend?

25 April, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

As a shareholder in the bank, our writer values the Lloyds dividend. But how dependable is it for the future?

3 penny shares I think could soar

25 April, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

This trio of penny shares joins our writer's portfolio because he regards them as cheap. Here, he explains why.

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2 cheap UK shares I’d snap up

25 April, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Should these two cheap UK shares earn a place in our writer's portfolio? He weighs up the pros and cons.

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How I’d invest £10,000 in the FTSE 100 today

24 April, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

If our writer had £10,000 and wanted to invest it in FTSE 100 shares, this is how he would go…

The Rolls-Royce share price is in pennies. Should I load up?

24 April, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Could the Rolls-Royce share price be set for takeoff? Our writer thinks so and explains why he has been buying…

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I’m using the Warren Buffett method to buy cheap UK shares

24 April, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at how some of Warren Buffett's investing principles can help him build his own portfolio,

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If I had £1,000 to invest, here are my top UK shares to buy now

23 April, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer's list of shares to buy now for his portfolio includes these four names, all of which he thinks…

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2 double-digit dividends I’d consider

23 April, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been looking at two UK shares with double-digit dividends. Are they right for his portfolio?

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How I’d aim for £400 monthly dividend income using the Warren Buffett method

23 April, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks applying some investing wisdom from Warren Buffett can help him boost his regular dividend income streams.

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How I’d start buying shares with £500

23 April, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

These are the steps our writer would take if he wanted to start buying shares for the first time.

How I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to target a 7% dividend yield

23 April, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer shares a basket of UK shares he would pick for his Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for…

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Are these the ideal renewable energy shares for me?

22 April, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

On the hunt for renewable energy shares to add to his portfolio, our writer has been looking at a FTSE…