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I’d buy these 2 investment trusts in a £20k ISA for passive income of £1,590 a year

I'm looking to generate above-average passive income and these two investment trusts offer sky-high yields of 6.8% and 9.1%.

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If I’d invested £10k in Kodal Minerals shares 3 weeks ago, here’s what I’d have now

Kodal Minerals shares have soared as it makes impressively swift progress on its lithium mining operations in West Africa. Should…

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No savings at 30? I’d invest £3 a day in an ISA to target a second income of £10,824 a year

Having no savings at 30 isn’t a total disaster. By taking action now, there’s still time to build a decent…

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If I’d invested £10k in BT shares six months ago, here’s what I’d have now

BT shares have been falling for years, but lately they're showing signs of life. So how well have they done…

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Value Shares

I’m buying shares now before the next stock market rally 

The stock market is climbing but there are still plenty of cheap FTSE 100 stocks available. I want to buy…

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A bull market is coming and I reckon the GSK share price is ready to rocket

The GSK share price has been edging up in recent days, but I think it will really go on a…

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Glencore shares have rocketed 250% in three years. Time to buy?

I'm normally wary of buying companies after they've posted stellar growth, but I feel Glencore shares are still dirt cheap.

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I’d happily buy all of these magnificent mega-cheap income stocks in a £20k ISA

The FTSE 100 is jam-packed with dividend income stocks trading on low valuations, and I'd like to stick them all…

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Dividend Shares

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

Barclays shares are starting to recover from the recent banking crisis and I find the forecast 5.9% dividend income yield…

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When will my Rolls-Royce shares start paying income again?

My Rolls-Royce shares have been flying lately but the dividend is still grounded. Exactly how patient will I need to…

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If I’d invested in £10k in Terry Smith’s Fundsmith Equity at launch here’s what I’d have today

Fundsmith Equity is the most popular collective investment fund in the UK for a good reason. Manager Terry Smith has…

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After falling 25% in five years, Lloyds shares cost less than 50p. Am I buying?

Lloyds shares have struggled to make headway for years but the dividend keeps on rising with more likely to come.…

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No savings at 40? I’d invest £5 a day in an ISA for passive income of £7,797 a year

Having no retirement savings at 40 isn't the end of the world. There's still time to build a decent passive…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in Tesco shares to generate £100 monthly income

Tesco shares offer a generous dividend yield and would slot nicely into my portfolio. The supermarket faces challenges though.

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A bull market is coming and I’m desperate to buy cheap FTSE 100 stocks before they rocket

The FTSE 100 is full of attractively priced stocks today and I'd like to buy them before the next leg…

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Scottish Mortgage shares keep crashing. Is this a once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy them?

Scottish Mortgage shares suffered a brutal sell-off in 2022 and the problems aren't over yet. Can the glory days return…

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Here’s how I could earn income of £2,000 a year from a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA

I'm keen to generate the maximum possible income from this year's Stocks and Shares ISA. This 10% high-yielder is hard…

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How I’d invest my £20k ISA allowance to earn a second income of £1,632 a year

Now looks like a terrific time to generate a second income from investing in FTSE 100 dividend stocks, tax-free in…

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A bull market is coming and my Lloyds shares are ready for liftoff 

My Lloyds shares have barely budged since I bought them but that's fine by me. I'm willing to be patient…

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If I’d invested £10k in Barclays shares at the start of 2023 here’s how much I’d have today

Barclays shares have been hit by the banking crisis but they now look incredibly cheap, while the forecast yield is…

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How I’d invest £20k in an ISA to earn a second income of £1,650 a year

I'm looking to generate the maximum possible second income by investing in FTSE 100 dividend stocks. Here are five I'd…

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Dividend Shares

How I’d invest £5 a day in an ISA to earn tax-free passive income for life

Investing little and often in dividend-paying FTSE 100 shares can help me generate the passive income I need to enjoy…

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If I’d invested £10k in Rolls-Royce shares in an ISA six months ago, here’s what I’d have now

Rolls-Royce shares have been on a roller coaster ride, but the recent trajectory has been upwards. Where will they go…

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10% income a year! Here’s why I couldn’t resist the FTSE 100’s highest yield

I bought this high-yielding FTSE 100 stock last week to bag the highest possible income. Now I'm crossing my fingers…

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I’m buying dividend stocks ahead of the next bull market

I'm buying dividend stocks on the cheap during today's troubles. Then I'll sit back and wait for the stock market…

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This is my rare chance to buy dirt cheap bank shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA

I'm keen to top up my Stocks and Shares ISA before the April deadline and the banking sector looks full…

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How I’d invest my £20k ISA to earn a second income of £125 a month

It's amazing how much of a second income I could generate if I was in a position to max out…

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How I’d invest £7K in an ISA today to earn passive income of £45 a month

As the FTSE 100 falls, generating a passive income from top dividend stocks gets easier. Here are four I'd like…

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A bull market is coming and I want to buy this high-yield stock while it’s still cheap

This FTSE 100 stock will pay me a high yield while I wait for today's volatility to pass and the…

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How I’m preparing for the great stock market crash of 2023

A stock market crash is a terrific opportunity to buy my favourite shares at a reduced price, but only if…

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The banking crisis is my chance to buy these 2 cheap shares and I’m not going to miss it

Buying cheap shares and holding them for the long term is my strategy for building retirement wealth and I think…

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3 magnificent stocks I’d like to buy in the next FTSE 100 crash

I'd like to own these three FTSE 100 stocks but they seem a little expensive to me. That could quickly…

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If I’d invested £10k in Scottish Mortgage one year ago, here’s what I’d have now

The last year has been tough on Scottish Mortgage, but long-term investors have still made big money. Should I buy…

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Here’s how I could invest £5k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to get £450 income a year 

I'm sifting through my final Stocks and Shares ISA choices and this super-high-yielding FTSE 100 insurer looks very appealing to…

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Investing a £20k ISA in these 2 dividend stocks would give me income of £100 a month 

These two FTSE 100 dividend stocks were hit by last week's sell-off, but that makes them cheaper to buy and…

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How I’d invest a £10K in an ISA to earn £60 a month passive income

This week's stock market volatility looks like a great opportunity to generate passive income from FTSE 100 income stocks

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Is the banking crisis giving me a once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy Lloyds shares?

Lloyds shares have had taken a hit from the banking crisis but I think its strong capital position makes this…

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How I’d invest £12k in high-yield ISA shares to generate income of £70 a month

High-yield FTSE 100 stocks looked great value last week. Following the banking crisis meltdown, their yields are even more generous.

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If I’d invested £1k in Shell shares three years ago, here’s what I’d have today

Shell shares have seen a lot of ups and downs lately. The FTSE 100 oil giant remains a top income…

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I’d buy this income stock in an ISA for its magnificent 10%+ yield

This FTSE 100 income stock has a whopping yield and I'm impressed by management's commitment to continue paying it.

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