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Why the GlaxoSmithKline dividend makes me nervous

The current GlaxoSmithKline dividend yield is over 5%. Our writer explains why, despite that, he will not be adding it…

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How I would target £200 a month in dividend income

With a monthly target of £200 in passive income, our writer explains how he would aim to achieve the goal…

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What’s going on with the Clipper Logistics share price?

The Clipper Logistics share price has surged by more than half in a year, Christopher Ruane explains why -- and…

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My £2.50 a day passive income plan

With less than £3 a day to invest, our writer explains why and how he would still put his passive…

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Does the flat Unilever share price make my shares dead money?

The Unilever share price has hardly budged in a year -- or five. As a share owner, Christopher Ruane considers…

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Will this Lloyds dividend news move its shares?

With results due soon, could the Lloyds dividend be set to grow? Christopher Ruane considers the options -- and his…

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3 passive income ideas I would use today

Our writer highlights three dividend shares he would consider buying for his portfolio as passive income ideas.

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Why I’d rather start investing with £500 than £50,000

Having a lot of cash is not the way our writer would choose to start investing. Here he explains why…

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How I’d invest £500 with 3 lessons from billionaire Warren Buffett

Famed investor Warren Buffett is a billionaire. But our writer reckons learning from Buffett's investment approach can help him invest…

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What’s going on with the plummeting Meta share price?

The Meta share price has collapsed nearly 40% so far in 2022. Is this a buying opportunity for our writer's…

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2 UK dividend shares I’d buy with a spare £300

Instead of squandering a spare £300, our writer explains his plan to put it to work for the long term…

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What does the falling Scottish Mortgage share price mean for its yield?

The Scottish Mortgage share price has tumbled 30% in recent months. Our writer looks at how this affects the appeal…

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Should I buy Alphabet shares now or wait until after the share split?

As the company prepares to split its stock, our writer considers whether he ought to buy Alphabet shares for his…

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1 way I could start investing with £300

If he had a spare £300 and wanted to start investing in shares for the first time, Christopher Ruane would…

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3 long-term drivers for the Rolls-Royce share price

Our writer looks at three things he thinks could influence the Rolls-Royce share price in future -- and explains his…

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Can I find shares to buy now that could rise 1,000%?

Is it possible for our writer to find shares to buy now for his portfolio that might rise 1,000% in…

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Is the Reckitt share price a bargain?

Consumer goods giant Reckitt has reported positive sales trends. Our writer asks whether the Reckitt share price is a bargain…

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Should I act on the sinking Aston Martin share price?

The Aston Martin share price has plummeted even while its sales have boomed. Does this provide our writer a chance…

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2 practical investing lessons from ‘The Big Short’

Can 'The Big Short' offer lessons for a private investor buying UK shares? Christopher Ruane thinks so -- and explains…

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Can the BP share price hit £5 in 2022?

The BP share price has grown over 40% in just 12 months. Our writer considers whether it can hit £5…

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My £10 a day plan to retire a passive income millionaire

Can our writer retire a passive income millionaire by investing £10 a day in dividend shares over decades? Here he…

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This UK medtech share has tumbled 60%. Why would I keep buying?

After this UK medtech share lost three fifths of its value in one year, our writer assesses whether he ought…

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UK shares to buy now: what I’d do with a £1,000 lump sum

Can it be worthwhile using £1,000 to invest in shares? Christopher Ruane thinks it could be -- and explains how…

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The Abrdn share price has sunk 28%. Should I buy?

After the Abrdn share price has fallen close to 30% in just one year, could now be the time for…

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My 3-point plan to build passive income streams with £35 a week

Our writer explains the three simple steps he would take to try and generate passive income with £35 a week…

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Down 80%! Is this a UK share to buy now?

After this company's stock price sank 80%, our writer considers whether it might be a UK share to buy now…

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Down 20%, should I act on the JD Sports share price?

The JD Sports share price has fallen over 20% so far this year. Christopher Ruane assesses what this means for…

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How I’d target £10,000 a year in passive income from dividend shares

Could investing in dividend shares earn our author £10,000 in annual passive income? He hopes so -- and explains how…

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20%+ dividend yield as this FTSE 100 share plunges! Should I buy right now?

After a share price collapse today, this FTSE 100 share has a 20%+ dividend yield. Christopher Ruane weighs buying it…

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I’d buy this share in a stock market crash

Our writer reveals one UK share he is considering purchasing for his portfolio if its price is pushed further down…

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2 simple Warren Buffett techniques I use to try and boost my ISA returns

Our writer explains how he uses two techniques from investing guru Warren Buffett to try and improve the returns from…

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How I would invest £20,000 in UK dividend shares

Our writer sets out the principles he would use to invest £20,000 in UK dividend shares today -- along with…

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I’d follow Warren Buffett’s advice and buy these 2 UK shares right now

Applying lessons from investor Warren Buffett, our writer has identified two UK shares he would consider buying for his portfolio…

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Is this passive income idea too good to be true?

Our writer looks at a passive income idea and considers whether it merits a place in his portfolio of dividend…

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Deep dive: can the crumbling ITM Power share price recover?

The ITM Power share price has more than than halved in a year. Christopher Ruane looks at what might come…

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I’d follow Warren Buffett’s advice to buy the best UK shares

Our writer explains three ways he uses Warren Buffett wisdom when hunting for leading UK shares he wants to add…

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UK shares to buy: how I’d invest £1,000 today

Our writer reckons £1,000 would be enough to start building his portfolio of UK growth and income shares. Here is…

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5 top UK shares to buy now

Our writer has a list of five UK shares to buy now for his portfolio. Here he explains what he…

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Here’s how I’d use £400 a month to create passive income investments

Our writer explains how he would aim to create passive income streams by investing £400 a month in dividend shares.

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What does the BATS dividend increase mean for this high yielder?

The BATS dividend is set to increase again. Here, shareholder Christopher Ruane looks at the details and what it means…

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