Christopher Ruane, Author at The Motley Fool UK

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5 passive income picks to buy now

19 March, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

With an eye on increasing his earnings, our writer shares five dividend picks he would consider for his shares portfolio.

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

19 March, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer shares three lessons from the Warren Buffett method of investing that he applies to his own portfolio.

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ISA deadline: 3 shares to buy now

19 March, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

With the ISA deadline looming, our writer chooses three companies he'd like to buy now for his Stocks and Shares…

3 UK penny shares with dividends I’d buy

18 March, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

These three UK penny shares with dividends each yield 4% or more. Our writer explains why he would consider them…

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Is a stock market fall good or bad for an ISA?

18 March, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane ponders the question of what a stock market fall could mean for his Stocks and Shares ISA.

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3 Warren Buffett tips to help me retire sooner

17 March, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he thinks these nuggets of Warren Buffett wisdom can help him hit his retirement goal sooner.

3 reasons why I think the JD Wetherspoon share price is a bargain

17 March, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why the J D Wetherspoon share price makes him think about buying more of the pub chain…

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I’m using this Warren Buffett strategy to buy cheap UK shares

16 March, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Can the Warren Buffett strategy help our writer find cheap UK shares for his portfolio? He explains why and how…

My £2 a day passive income plan for life

16 March, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

With a couple of pounds a day to spare, our writer shares his passive income plan based on investing in…

How I’d invest £300 in a Stocks and Shares ISA

15 March, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers how he would invest £300 in a Stocks and Shares ISA in today's market, targeting both growth…

2 cheap shares to buy now with 4%+ dividends

15 March, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

These two FTSE 100 shares yield more than 4%. Our writer explains why he sees them both as cheap shares…

Two passive income ideas I could try with £1,000

15 March, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains a couple of passive income ideas he could use with £1,000 along with some pros and cons…

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3 cheap shares to buy now for income

15 March, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer is considering three UK shares to buy now for his portfolio that offer him an average yield of…

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5 shares for a buy-and-hold strategy

15 March, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer chooses five UK shares he thinks could fit well into his portfolio using a buy-and-hold strategy.

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2 lucrative reasons I like buy and hold investing

14 March, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Why does Christopher Ruane like buy and hold investing? Here he shares two of its attractions for him.

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How I’d invest £20,000 — before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline

14 March, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

With the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline fast approaching, here is how our writer would go about investing £20,000 in…

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I’d use the Warren Buffett method to find cheap UK shares

14 March, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer is hunting for cheap UK shares for his portfolio by applying the Warren Buffett method. Here he explains…

Passive income streams with £30 a week: my 3-step plan

14 March, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

With £30 a week, our writer thinks he could set up passive income streams by buying dividend shares. Here's his…

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

14 March, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks a market correction could help him bring forward his retirement plans. Here he explains why and how.

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Cheap UK shares to buy now? 5 I snapped up this week

12 March, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer identified five cheap shares to buy for his portfolio this week and took the plunge. Here he discusses…

How I’d invest a £20,000 ISA to generate passive income for life

11 March, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

With £20,000 to invest in an ISA today, our writer explains how he would try to set up passive income…

How I’d earn passive income from a Stocks and Shares ISA with £5 a day

11 March, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would set up passive income streams by investing £5 a day in a Stocks and…

This UK dividend share has raised its payout for 54 years in a row!

11 March, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

With over half a century of annual dividend increases, should our writer buy this UK dividend share for his portfolio?

Value trap companies! 4 red flags to look for

10 March, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Value trap companies can cost an investor dearly. Our writer explains what he does to try to avoid buying them…

Passive income for £5 a day – my approach

10 March, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Is £5 a day enough to set up passive income streams? Our writer thinks so -- and explains the approach…

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett and buying cheap British shares

10 March, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he is using the Warren Buffett method to find cheap British shares to buy and hold…

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3 renewable energy shares to watch

10 March, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at three UK renewable energy shares and explains why he is watching them in case they offer…

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How a market correction can boost my passive income streams

9 March, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons he can boost his passive income streams by using a market correction as a buying opportunity. Here's…

What’s going on with the soaring Stagecoach share price?

9 March, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

The Stagecoach share price soared over 30% in Wednesday morning trading. Shareholder Christopher Ruane explains why.