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Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman

Charlie formerly worked at the Bank of England and is a qualified lawyer with expertise in intellectual property and technology disputes. He currently writes on a freelance basis, specialising in financial markets and investing.

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Investing Articles

Turning an empty ISA into a tax-free second income of £30k a year!

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Using a Stocks and Shares ISA to invest for a second income has notable advantages. Here's how our writer would…

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£5 a day invested in cheap UK shares could create passive income of £20k a year!

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Investing just a fiver a day in UK dividend stocks starting today could produce a sizeable passive income stream in…

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If I’d invested $1k in Nvidia stock 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

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Propelled by the AI revolution, Nvidia stock has rallied nearly 232% in 2023 and shareholder returns over the past decade…

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Forget gold! I’d buy FTSE 100 dividend stocks to earn a second income

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Investing in gold has a certain allure, but it won't generate a second income. Our writer explains why he prefers…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to buy a FTSE 100 stock near a 13-year low?

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This FTSE 100 stock is trading at one of its lowest levels since 2010. Could this be a rare opportunity…

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£50k in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into passive income of £2k a month!

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Looking for places to put a big savings pot to work? I'd target £2,000 in monthly passive income by investing…

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A once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy penny share Superdry under 77p?

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Penny share Superdry is trading near its lowest-ever level since its 2010 IPO. Is this a great time to buy…

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Should investors buy London Stock Exchange Group shares today?

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London Stock Exchange Group shares have risen 78% over five years and they offer a handy dividend too. Can investors…

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Investing Articles

Turning an empty ISA into a second income of £40k a year!

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Earning a second income is a key objective for many stock market investors. Here's how our writer would aim for…

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Here’s how many National Grid shares I’d need to buy for a £100 monthly income!

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National Grid shares have a solid dividend history and currently offer a higher yield than the FTSE 100 average, but…

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If I’d invested £1k in TUI shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

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TUI shares have performed abysmally over the past five years, but will the next five be better for the FTSE…

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1 rising penny stock I’d buy today at 64p

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This penny stock in the specialist financial services sector has enjoyed 73% share price growth over the past five years.

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No savings at 30? Here’s my 3-step plan to earn £2k in passive income a month!

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It's never too late to start investing. If I made my first foray into the stock market at 30, here's…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in BP shares 1 year ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

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BP shares have risen over the past few years, but progress has stalled in 2023. So, how much would I…

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How to turn a £20k ISA into a second income of £10k a year!

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Earning a large second income from a year of maximum ISA contributions takes time, but here's how I'd aim for…

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The largest FTSE 100 stock just fell 8%! Should investors buy?

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The biggest FTSE 100 stock by market capitalisation fell 8% in yesterday's trading. Could this be a buying opportunity for…

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Will Warren Buffett’s eventual retirement be a once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy Berkshire Hathaway stock?

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As Warren Buffett enjoys the twilight years of his investing career, what does the future hold for Berkshire Hathaway stock…

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Are IAG shares one of the best buys in the FTSE 100 right now?

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IAG shares are trading 64% below where they were five years ago. But is the FTSE 100 airline stock poised…

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1 surging penny stock I’d buy today at 32p

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This AIM-listed penny stock has climbed 51% in 2023 so far after delivering an increase in profits and a reduction…

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8.1% and 8.6% yields! Should I buy these 2 dividend stocks for a second income?

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This pair of FTSE 100 dividend stocks in the commodities and housebuilding sectors offer big yields for investors prepared to…

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The ASOS share price has crashed 93% in 5 years! Should investors buy?

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The ASOS share price has collapsed to around £4 today from over £61 five years ago. Is the online fashion…

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How much passive income can I earn by maximising the £20k ISA limit for 10 years?

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Buying dividend shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA can be a great way to earn passive income, especially if…

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If I’d invested £1k in Marks and Spencer shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

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Marks and Spencer shares have enjoyed a positive 2023 so far, but how has the FTSE 250 supermarket group performed…

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£5 a day to invest? Here’s how I’d aim for a lifelong second income!

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Earning a second income from dividend stocks doesn't always require a large amount of spare cash. Investing little and often…

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2 FTSE 100 shares crashing in 2023! Should investors buy?

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Buying FTSE 100 shares when their prices are falling can be a lucrative investing strategy. So, are these two stocks…

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If I’d invested £1k in Polymetal shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

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Polymetal shares imploded when Russia invaded Ukraine and are yet to recover, but how would I have fared if I'd…

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2 global investment funds for a Stocks and Shares ISA!

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Actively managed funds can be smart investments in a Stocks and Shares ISA. Here are two global equity funds that…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to buy UK shares for passive income!

| Charlie Carman

Many FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks can be excellent choices for passive income. What's more, they look cheap today…

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£50k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a second income of £30k a year!

| Charlie Carman

Investing in dividend stocks is a great way to earn a second income. With a £50k savings pot, here's how…

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How many Lloyds shares do I need to buy for £10,000 in passive income a year?

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Lloyds shares already feature in my dividend portfolio, but how many would I need to buy to earn a £10k…

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How much do I need to invest in the FTSE 100 to quit work and live on passive income?

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The FTSE 100 index is full of dividend stocks, but how much would our writer need to invest in the…

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1 penny stock under 14p that I’d buy today

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This penny stock in the oil and gas industry could have big potential for future growth, due to its key…

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The Ocado share price rebounds from a 52-week low! Should investors buy?

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The Ocado share price has recovered 20% since sinking to a one-year low last week. Should investors consider buying this…

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If I’d invested $1k in Tesla stock at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now!

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Tesla stock has enjoyed an exceptional 2023 so far. Charlie Carman explores the return he'd have made from an investment…

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Vodafone shares offer the FTSE 100’s highest yield at 10.3%! Should investors buy?

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Vodafone shares have fallen 61% over the past five years to a 15-year low. But should investors consider buying for…

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3 ‘secret’ holdings that could spur a recovery for Scottish Mortgage shares

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Scottish Mortgage shares give investors significant exposure to unlisted companies. Charlie Carman looks at the trust's private equity portfolio.

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Forget the S&P 500! I’d buy FTSE 100 stocks for a second income

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If earning a second income from dividend investing is a priority, I think unloved FTSE 100 shares deserve more attention…

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If I could only buy 1 FTSE 100 stock, I’d put 100% of my money into this one

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Investing my entire portfolio in a single FTSE 100 stock is a very risky strategy, but if I had to…

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A FTSE 100 dividend stock that yields 8.9%! Should investors buy?

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This Footsie dividend stock offers one of the highest dividend yields in the index. Charlie Carman explores the outlook for…

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No savings at 30? Here’s my 5-step plan to target £30k a year in passive income

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Passive income is the key to a successful retirement plan. If I started investing in my thirties, here's how I'd…

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