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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.

Recent Articles

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Investing Articles

If I’d invested £1k in Scottish Mortgage shares at the start of 2023, here’s what I’d have now!

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Scottish Mortgage shares continue to slide as growth stocks take a beating. Charlie Carman investigates their performance this year.

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How much do I need to invest in FTSE 100 stocks to quit work and live off dividends?

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Many FTSE 100 stocks offer excellent dividend yields, but is it possible to live solely off the passive income they…

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How to invest a £20k ISA for a second income of £1,500 a year

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Our writer explains how he would generate a tax-free second income by using a Stocks and Shares ISA to build…

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How will tremors in the UK housing market impact Lloyds shares in 2023?

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As an investor in Lloyds shares, Charlie Carman is keeping a close eye on the UK's slowing housing market this…

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2 UK shares near 52-week lows: a rare chance to boost my passive income?

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Charlie Carman shines a spotlight on two beaten-down UK shares that offer higher dividend yields than the FTSE 100 index…

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I’d buy 886 GSK shares for £500 a year in passive income

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GSK shares already feature in our writer's passive income portfolio. He plans to buy more to boost his annual dividend…

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

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HSBC shares have made a promising start to 2023, but what return did shareholders in the FTSE 100 bank make…

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7.4% and 7.6% yields! Should I buy these 2 dividend shares to try and get rich?

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Investing in high-yield dividend shares can be a great way to earn passive income. Could these two stocks turbocharge our…

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A bull market is coming: 3 cheap shares I want to buy before they surge!

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Stock market cycles can present excellent opportunities to buy cheap shares. Our writer identifies three stocks he'd buy before the…

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No savings at 40? Here’s my 3-step plan for £1,500 of passive income a month

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With no retirement savings at 40, it's not too late to invest in dividend stocks for passive income. Here's how…

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1 penny stock under 52p that I’d buy today

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This penny stock offers shareholders exposure to a niche investment sector. Our writer explains why it looks like a cheap…

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Turning a Stocks and Shares ISA into a £40,000 annual passive income generator

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Charlie Carman explains how he'd approach replacing an entire salary with tax-free dividend income from a Stocks and Shares ISA.

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in Unilever shares to earn a £1,000 annual income

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Unilever shares have an impressive dividend history, but how many would our writer need to buy to secure a four-figure…

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Sell in May: a once-in-a-year opportunity to avoid stock market pain?

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An old investment adage suggests investors can improve returns by avoiding the stock market from now until October, but is…

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d invest £20k in the stock market for superior passive income

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Our writer explains why he prefers to invest his £20,000 annual allowance in a Stocks and Shares ISA for passive…

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The Scottish Mortgage share price crashes to a 52-week low! Time to buy?

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After years of beating the market, the Scottish Mortgage share price has plummeted over 59% since late 2021. Is a…

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2 dividend shares near 52-week lows! A rare chance to get rich?

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After huge share price falls, could these two dividend shares be golden tickets to riches or are they investments to…

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This penny stock has doubled in 2023 to just under 15p! Should I buy?

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This penny stock has achieved a remarkable 109% gain year to date. Could our writer strike gold by investing in…

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Is NIO stock a cheap buy at under $9 after Tesla’s earnings miss?

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NIO stock has plummeted around 85% from its all-time high, but are Tesla's underwhelming results good news for the Chinese…

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3 catalysts for Rolls-Royce shares to surge in 2023

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Rolls-Royce shares have proved to be a stellar FTSE 100 investment in 2023 so far. Our writer explores three catalysts…

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Here’s how many Lloyds shares I’d need to earn £1,200 in annual dividend income

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Lloyds shares offer a higher dividend yield than the FTSE 100 average. How many would I need to buy for…

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2 top passive income ideas from Warren Buffett’s portfolio

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Charlie Carman examines two dividend stocks in Berkshire Hathaway's investment portfolio that could boost his passive income streams.

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If I’d invested £1,000 in IAG shares 4 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

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IAG shares collapsed during the pandemic as the travel industry was brought to a standstill. Our writer analyses their recent…

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How to prepare for a stock market crash in 2023

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Is a stock market crash on the horizon this year? Only time will tell, but our writer sets out his…

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1 cheap FTSE 100 share to buy in April

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Plenty of FTSE 100 shares currently look undervalued to our writer, but this UK stock market giant deserves special attention.

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The TUI share price has crashed 52%! Should I buy?

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The TUI share price is stuck in a severe downtrend. Will the travel and leisure stock recover, or is this…

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1 penny stock under 25p that I’d buy today

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After a massive share price fall, this AIM-listed company is trading deep in penny stock territory. But our writer sees…

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If I’d invested $1,000 in Meta stock 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

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The past half-decade has been turbulent for investors in Meta stock. Our writer explores the return delivered by Mark Zuckerberg's…

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Are Lloyds shares cheap buys at under 48p?

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Lloyds shares tumbled recently amid a global banking crisis that has claimed several victims. Is the UK lender now a…

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2 stocks paying me passive income in 2023

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Looking for passive income ideas? Our writer shines a spotlight on two FTSE 100 shares that he owns with index-beating…

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If I’d invested $1,000 in Amazon stock 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

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Amazon stock plummeted over the past year, but long-term investors still made a positive return over five years. Our writer…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity for huge Stocks and Shares ISA returns?

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The Stocks and Shares ISA deadline is fast approaching. Could this be a rare opportunity for our writer to invest…

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2 cheap shares I’d buy as the FTSE 100 slides

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Charlie Carman identifies a couple of cheap shares that he'd invest in as the FTSE 100 index turns negative this…

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boohoo shares: a rare chance to get rich?

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boohoo shares are down 40% over 12 months, but there are signs they're bouncing back from a five-year low. Could…

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1 penny stock under 92p that I’d buy today

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This penny stock has an affluent customer base and a focus on luxury. Our writer outlines why he thinks it…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in ITV shares to earn a £100 monthly income

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ITV shares offer an attractive dividend yield. How many would our writer need to buy in order to secure a…

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Will Rolls-Royce shares be the FTSE 100’s top performers in 2023?

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Rolls-Royce shares have outpaced all other FTSE 100 stocks in 2023 so far. Can this stellar performance continue as the…

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

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Falling Ocado shares have left many shareholders in the red. Our writer explores the reasons for the decline and the…

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Start earning passive income with just £100 a month

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Building lifelong passive income from the stock market takes time, but it can be done with a little spare change…

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2 undervalued dividend shares I’d buy as the FTSE 100 tumbles

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The FTSE 100 index counts many high-yield dividend shares among its constituents. Our writer identifies two that look like cheap…

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