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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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I won’t waste the next stock market crash

The US banking crisis may have further to run and investors can't rule out a stock market crash. Here's what…

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This dividend growth stock looks like an unmissable buy as market volatility returns

If stock markets crash, this FTSE 100 growth stock could become an even better buy for long-term capital growth. It…

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Should I buy Barclays shares to generate a second income?

The banking sector is in meltdown but I think this is may be an opportunity to buy top dividend stocks…

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Direct Line’s share price has crashed by half! Should I buy it today?

Today has brought yet more bad news for the Direct Line share price, but the stock is now cheaper than…

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Banks crash. Stock markets fall. I’m buying cheap stocks

This looks like being a volatile week for global shares. It may also prove an opportunity to add a few…

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I’d buy this dividend payer in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a million

Stocks and Shares ISA millionaires are keen on this FTSE 100 dividend stock despite its recent performance. I'm also keen…

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Forget buy-to-let! I’m generating lifelong income from dividend stocks 

I reckon that investing in dividend stocks is cheaper, easier and more tax-efficient than becoming a buy-to-let landlord.

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How I’d invest £10k in an ISA today for passive income of £50 a month

ISAs offer a great way to generate tax-free passive income. The sums may look small at first but, with luck,…

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Dividend Shares

If I’d bought BAE Systems shares fives years ago, here’s what I’d have today

BAE Systems shares have outgunned the FTSE 100 lately. I'm tempted to revise my entire investment strategy to take advantage.

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These 10 FTSE 100 shares have made ISA millionaires. I’d buy 2 today

ISA millionaires love investing in FTSE 100 stocks to build their wealth over time. Two companies in particular tempt me…

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I’d buy these 2 cheap stocks in a £20k ISA to generate a £1,000 annual income

Despite the FTSE 100 rally I can still find cheap stocks offering attractive dividend yields. Here are two I'm considering…

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I’d use my £20k ISA to build a second income of £100 a month

I'm looking to build a second income stream to fund my retirement by investing in FTSE 100 dividend stocks. How…

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Is now a good time to buy FTSE 100 shares? 

I reckon there's still plenty of value in the FTSE 100, despite its recent strong run, and I'm picking out…

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

Lloyds shares have struggled for years, but I believe the bank will recover its former status as a dividend income…

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My Rolls-Royce shares are up 75% in 4 months. Should I sell, hold, or buy more?

Rolls-Royce shares are flying and for once I got my timing just right. Now I'm wondering what I should do…

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How I’d invest £500 a month in an ISA to target passive income of £5,250 a month 

Investing in FTSE 100 dividends stocks is a great way to build a passive income stream for retirement. Here's what…

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Forget cash ISAs! I’d rather buy this dividend stock for its 8% yield

The deadline for using this year's ISA allowance is fast approaching but I would rather buy a good dividend stock…

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Scottish Mortgage has been an ISA millionaire-maker. Can it make me rich too?

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust has had a tough 12 months, but long-term investors have much to smile about. Should I…

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This UK stock has crashed 10% today. Should I buy more?

I knew this UK stock would be risky when I bought it last year. It's fallen sharply today and I'm…

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Now we have another reason to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA

The deadline for using the Stocks and Shares ISA allowance is looming and it using it makes sense more than…

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I’m keen to buy this top FTSE 100 income and growth stock in March

This FTSE 100 stock has had its troubles lately but it's now on the comeback trail. I'd like to buy…

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I reckon these are the two best income stocks to buy in March 

The FTSE 100 is full of great income stocks and many are still cheap despite the recent rally. Here are…

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BP shares are up 13.5% in 2023! Should I buy them in March?

The FTSE 100 has been rising, but BP shares have been rising faster. I'd like to buy them in March…

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FTSE 100 stocks are still dirt cheap and I’m buying more in March

I am still finding plenty of value among FTSE 100 stocks, even if the index as a whole is trading…

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Forget buy-to-let: I’d much rather invest in cheap shares today 

The FTSE 100 is full of cheap shares that I'd like to buy, and this looks a lot less bother…

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How I’d invest in a Stocks & Shares ISA to generate £10k annual income

The annual Stocks and Shares ISA deadline is fast approaching. Harvey Jones thinks this is a great opportunity to build…

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These 2 investment trusts hold all the dividend stocks I want. Yet I’m not buying them

I'm planning to generate the maximum possible income in retirement from a portfolio of dividend stocks I carefully chose myself.

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Is this the start of the next stock market crash?

Investors have enjoyed themselves lately as markets rose, but sentiment has suddenly shifted. How worried should I be and will…

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Why I’d buy these 2 no-brainer income stocks today

These two FTSE 100 income stocks offer me a rising dividend yield and attractive capital growth prospects as their shares…

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