Recent Articles

Young black woman in a wheelchair working online from home
Investing Articles

Are Rolls-Royce shares now too expensive to buy at 208p?

When I bought Rolls-Royce shares last autumn they only cost me 81p each. I'd pay a lot more today, but…

Read more »

Smiling family of four enjoying breakfast at sunrise while camping
Investing Articles

How I’d turn an empty £20k ISA into world-class passive income of £36,339 a year

FTSE 100 dividend shares look brilliant value at the moment. I'd buy these five to generate a lifelong passive income…

Read more »

Mature black couple enjoying shopping together in UK high street
Investing Articles

What I’d need to invest in the FTSE 100 index to give up work and live off the income

A FTSE 100 index tracker gives investors access to scores of UK blue-chips. But I hope to generate higher income…

Read more »

Midnight is celebrated along the River Thames in London with a spectacular and colourful firework display.
Investing Articles

This Nasdaq-smashing FTSE growth monster looks like one of the best shares to buy now

I've been hunting around for the best shares to buy from the FTSE 100 and I think this looks like…

Read more »

Diverse group of friends cheering sport at bar together
Investing Articles

If I’d invested £8k in this stunning FTSE 100 share 20 years ago I’d have £1m today

This FTSE 100 share has beaten almost every other company on the index for two decades. So what about the…

Read more »

Young Caucasian woman with pink her studying from her laptop screen
Investing For Beginners

This Cash ISA pays 5.9%! So why did I just buy a FTSE All-Share tracker instead?

Savings rates may have increased dramatically but I still reckon the FTSE All-Share will make me far richer in the…

Read more »

Storytelling image of a multiethnic senior couple in love - Elderly married couple dating outdoors, love emotions and feelings
Investing Articles

I’m taking my once-in-a-decade chance to buy dirt cheap dividend shares

The FTSE 100 is packed full of great value dividend shares right now. I don't know how long this opportunity…

Read more »

Young happy white woman loading groceries into the back of her car
Investing Articles

Filling an empty ISA with these 3 LSE shares could give me £1,654 income in year one

I'm looking to take advantage of today's low stock valuations to load up on LSE shares offering brilliant dividend income…

Read more »

Asian man looking concerned while studying paperwork at his desk in an office
Investing Articles

I’ll stop staring at dirt cheap BT shares and buy this world-class income stock instead

I've been transfixed by BT shares that look so cheap after falling for years, while its 6% yield is tempting.…

Read more »

Storytelling image of a multiethnic senior couple in love - Elderly married couple dating outdoors, love emotions and feelings
Growth Shares

This fallen FTSE 100 darling looks like one of the best shares to buy in August

There was a time when investors couldn't get enough of this FTSE 100 stock. Now I reckon it's one of…

Read more »

Man writing 'now' having crossed out 'later', 'tomorrow' and 'next week'
Investing Articles

A once-in-a-decade chance to fill an empty ISA with cheap, high-yield UK shares

A heap of UK shares are trading on low valuations while paying generous dividends. I'm buying all I can afford…

Read more »

Young woman holding up three fingers
Investing Articles

I’d invest a £20k ISA in these 3 top FTSE 100 stocks for a £1,714 income in year one

Right now I can see loads of FTSE 100 stocks offering high-yield income while trading at bargain valuations. I like…

Read more »

Young brown woman delighted with what she sees on her screen
Investing Articles

Up 43% in a week! But what would I have if I’d bought Ocado shares 3 years ago?

Investing delivers highs and lows, as anybody who holds Ocado shares can testify. The FTSE 100 stock is on a…

Read more »

Smart young brown businesswoman working from home on a laptop
Investing Articles

How I’d turn an empty Stocks and Shares ISA into £1.5m by investing £400 a month

An empty Stocks and Shares ISA is a wasted opportunity. It's also a brilliant chance to create passive income for…

Read more »

2023 concept with upwards-facing arrows overlaid on a hand with one finger raised, pointing up
Investing Articles

I’ll stop staring at the Rolls-Royce share price and target these 2 FTSE 100 stocks instead

Rolls-Royce shares have been flying lately but this isn't the only FTSE 100 growth hero. I've found two stocks that…

Read more »

Abstract 3d arrows with rocket
Investing Articles

Up 600% in 3 months! If I’d put a £20k ISA into RC365 shares here’s what I’d have now

RC365 shares have shot up like an absolute rocket and if I'd bought them just a few months ago I'd…

Read more »

Investor looking at stock graph on a tablet with their finger hovering over the Buy button
Investing Articles

I’m buying cheap FTSE shares before the next stock market rally to aim for a million

We've just had one small stock market rally, and I'm hoping we will have another one soon. I'm getting ready…

Read more »

Happy young plus size woman sitting at kitchen table and watching tv series on tablet computer
Investing Articles

I’d buy these 5 FTSE shares to turn an empty £20k ISA into a second income of £5,701 a year

Dividend-paying FTSE 100 stocks are a brilliant way to generate the second income I need for my retirement. Here's what…

Read more »

Smartly dressed middle-aged black gentleman working at his desk
Investing For Beginners

No savings at 30? I’d invest £5 a day in an ISA to target £22k yearly in passive income

When I retire, I want to look forward to a heap of passive income. I think the best way to…

Read more »

Mixed-race female couple enjoying themselves on a walk
Investing Articles

My Unilever shares are up 5% as sales soar! Yet they’re still cheap and I’m buying more

Unilever shares have struggled for years but today investors like me have something to celebrate. They still look good value…

Read more »

Illustration of flames over a black background
Investing Articles

Our summer holidays are up in flames. Will easyJet shares get burned?

Investors in easyJet shares have had a bumpy ride in recent years. Now they have a new worry as heatwaves…

Read more »

Young Black woman using a debit card at an ATM to withdraw money
Investing Articles

If I had an empty ISA I’d start filling it up by investing in National Grid shares today

National Grid shares will never smash the markets, but with luck should deliver reliable income and growth for years to…

Read more »

Diverse group of friends cheering sport at bar together
Investing Articles

If I’d invested £5k in FirstGroup shares 3 years ago here’s what I’d have today

FirstGroup shares have smashed the FTSE 250. Now I'm wondering is this a flash in the pan or a sign…

Read more »

Fireworks display in the shape of willow at Newcastle, Co. Down , Northern Ireland at Halloween.
Investing Articles

Up 20% in a month! How Hargreaves Lansdown shares won last week’s FTSE 100 rally

Hargreaves Lansdown shares rocketed last week as investors looked forward to the stock market recovery. Should I buy them?

Read more »

Young black colleagues high-fiving each other at work
Value Shares

9.22% a year! This cheap income stock is a once-in-a-decade opportunity and I’m buying it

I've already made two purchases of this dirt cheap FTSE 100 income stock in recent months. Now I'm planning to…

Read more »

Black father and two young daughters dancing at home
Investing Articles

I’m taking my once-in-a-decade chance to buy dirt cheap Glencore shares before they rally

Glencore shares have dipped after a good run and I think this is an excellent opportunity to buy them ahead…

Read more »

Modern apartments on both side of river Irwell passing through Manchester city centre, UK.
Investing Articles

Up 15% in a month! This FTSE 100 share is leading the rally and it’s not abrdn or BP

I'm looking for a FTSE 100 share that will lead the charge when the UK economy recovers, and I think…

Read more »

Person holding magnifying glass over important document, reading the small print
Value Shares

I can’t stop buying Lloyds shares! Should I start buying Barclays instead?

Lloyds shares are a key portfolio building block, but I'm wondering whether I should diversify into another FTSE 100 bank…

Read more »

Concept of two young professional men looking at a screen in a technological data centre
Investing Articles

Should I sell Rolls-Royce shares and invest my 90% profit in BT Group?

My Rolls-Royce shares have been flying but is now the time to plough my profit into the next big FTSE…

Read more »

Man writing 'now' having crossed out 'later', 'tomorrow' and 'next week'
Investing Articles

My once-in-a-decade chance to fill a Stocks and Shares ISA with cheap FTSE stocks

UK equities still look cheap despite this week's market rebound and I'm looking to buy a heap of them inside…

Read more »

Chalkboard representation of risk versus reward on a pair of scales
Investing Articles

This top savings account pays 6.15% a year! But I’d rather buy Aviva shares

Aviva shares have had a disappointing year, but they've still delivered a total return of 10%, something no bank deposit…

Read more »

Mature people enjoying time together during road trip
Investing Articles

Income opportunity of the decade? I’ve just bought this FTSE 100 stock for its 10% yield

This FTSE 100 stock offers one of the highest yields around, and I think there's a good chance it could…

Read more »

Middle-aged Caucasian woman deep in thought while looking out of the window
Value Shares

I’ve just missed a brilliant chance to buy cheap Taylor Wimpey shares. Will I get another?

Taylor Wimpey shares have been flying in recent days as markets anticipate peak interest rates. Are they still good value?

Read more »

British union jack flag and Parliament house at city of Westminster in the background
Investing Articles

I’ve been buying ‘hated’ UK shares for weeks. Now they’re flying

Top UK shares have been trading at rock-bottom valuations in recent months, so I bought as many as I could…

Read more »

Diverse group of friends cheering sport at bar together
Investing Articles

Up 12% in a week! Is this my once-in-a-decade chance to buy Persimmon shares?

Persimmon shares trade at similar levels to 10 years ago but now could be a great time to buy them…

Read more »

Affectionate Asian senior mother and daughter using smartphone together at home, smiling joyfully
Investing Articles

If I’d invested £5k in 3i Group shares three years ago here’s what I’d have today

3i Group shares are among the best-performing on the FTSE 100 in recent years, and it's about time I added…

Read more »

Chalkboard representation of risk versus reward on a pair of scales
Investing Articles

The Santander share price is up 12% in a month! Should I buy this bank instead of Lloyds?

The Santander share price has smashed most banking stocks over the last year and it offers a terrific yield, too.…

Read more »

Senior couple crossing the road on a city street. They are walking with shopping bags while Christmas shopping.
Investing Articles

One dirt cheap dividend stock I’m desperate to buy and it’s not Persimmon or Vodafone 

This FTSE 100 dividend stock looks like it could beat the market when the economy starts to recover and I'd…

Read more »

Young black man looking at phone while on the London Overground
Investing Articles

Hargreaves Lansdown shares crashed 60% in 5 years. Should I buy as markets rally?

As markets bounce back I'm tempted for the first time in years to buy Hargreaves Lansdown shares. They now offer…

Read more »

Chalkboard representation of risk versus reward on a pair of scales
Investing Articles

Up 10% in a week! How these 2 magnificent FTSE 100 shares led the stock market rally

Two of the best performing FTSE 100 stocks of the last two decades smashed the market again rising more than…

Read more »