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How I’d invest £10k in dirt-cheap UK shares today

I like to unearth dirt-cheap UK shares and the following FTSE 100 stocks tempt me right now.

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To try to make a million from shares, I’m following these lessons from Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett helps me keep a cool head and stay focused during stock market storms.

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These 3 FTSE 100 shares grew fastest over five years – I’d buy 1 of them today

These FTSE 100 shares have beaten all comers and I'm backing one of them to do it again.

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I’m shunning buy-to-let to generate a rising passive income from UK shares

I'm buying UK shares for passive income. Buy-to-let is too much hassle for me.

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£2k to invest in an ISA? I’d buy these 2 dirt-cheap FTSE dividend stocks today

There are loads of great FTSE 100 dividend stocks but few are as cheap as these two. I'd buy both…

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10 British shares I’d buy for a last-minute Stocks and Shares ISA 

Time is running out to use this year's £20k ISA allowance. Here are my favourite British shares right now.

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I’d buy these 2 top blue-chip shares in April for long-term dividend growth

Often a low dividend yield suggests a strong company with healthy growth prospects. That applies to both these top FTSE…

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I’d buy this top FTSE 100 dividend stock for long-term income and growth

This well-run retailer looks like a great source of dividends to me, with a strong share buy-back programme as well.

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I’ve no idea where the Lloyds share price will go next but I’d still buy this stock

The Lloyds share price is trading at 2013 levels, but I think there's a really good reason to buy this…

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I’ll fight inflation by investing in these 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks yielding 8%

As inflation hits 6.2% and looks set to climb higher, I'm banking on FTSE 100 dividend stocks to maintain the…

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I’m using my £20k ISA allowance to generate passive income from FTSE 100 shares

I won't be able to use this year's full £20k ISA allowance but I'm determined to invest in one or…

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Will the FTSE 100 recover this year?

The FTSE 100 has held pretty firm this year, despite current uncertainties, and I still think it's a good place…

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The £20k ISA deadline is my chance to generate tax-free passive income for life

This year’s deadline for using the £20,000 ISA allowance is almost here. I’m not going to waste my chance to…

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Stock market crash fears won’t stop me using my £20k ISA allowance by deadline day

This year's £20,000 ISA allowance expires in just two weeks, and I'm buying shares despite widespread fears of a stock…

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The State Pension will rise by less than inflation — that’s why I’m investing in UK shares

State pensioners face tough times from April as inflation rockets. By investing in UK shares, I'm hoping for a rising…

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I’m not accepting 0.01% on cash when FTSE dividend shares pay 6% or 7%

As inflation skyrockets, I'm banking on FTSE dividend shares to maintain the real value of my money, while largely shunning…

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How I’d aim to generate a rising passive income from UK dividend shares

I think that creating a portfolio of FTSE 100 stocks will build a great platform for my retirement, to give…

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I’d buy dirt-cheap FTSE shares today and hold them for a decade

As volatility grips global stock markets, I'm taking the opportunity to buy dirt-cheap shares with the intention of holding them…

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The Glaxo share price and dividend are both falling. Here’s why I’m not buying today

The Glaxo share price has gone nowhere for years but what really worries me is that the dividend is going…

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Will the Russia-Ukraine war destroy UK shares? History suggests otherwise

As the war in Ukraine shakes the world, I fear for the future. What I'm not worrying about is UK…

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These 2 investment trusts could have made me a millionaire. Why won’t I buy them now?

These investment trusts could have made me an ISA millionaire if I'd bought at the right time. I think today…

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I’m still buying FTSE 100 shares even though I expect the stock market to crash again

The Ukraine war means that Friday's FTSE 100 stock market crash will not be the last, but investors should stay…

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If I could only buy one FTSE 100 dividend stock for passive income, I’d choose this

I'm planning to invest in FTSE 100 shares to generate a healthy level of passive income in retirement. Here's my…

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I reckon the FTSE 100 offers good value today. That’s why I’m buying and holding UK shares

The FTSE 100 offers me good value today, in my view. The index may fall further as volatility grows, but…

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I still plan to retire at 65 and I’m banking on UK shares to get me there

By investing in UK shares I can retire at the time of my choosing, rather than letting the state decide…

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I’m targeting £800 a month passive income from dividends thanks to this forgotten rule

I'm going to enjoy my retirement by hopefully generating passive income of £800 a month from my Stocks and Shares…

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I’d do this now to welcome a FTSE crash rather than fear it

Today's FTSE crash may panic some, but as an investor who adopts a far-sighted view of building wealth, I'm not…

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Stock market crash: I’m still buying FTSE shares despite ‘horrific’ new Covid warnings

Today's stock market falls have been triggered by the emergence of a new mutant Covid variant, but I don't see…

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The BP share price is down 10%. I’d buy now for long-term passive income

The BP share price has fallen after a brilliant year, but I see this as a buying opportunity for an…

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I reckon Shell is still a top passive income FTSE 100 stock – for now

The Shell share price has been on fire lately, but unless it faces up to climate change concerns, its future…

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The Unilever share price is down. That’s why I’d buy it for passive income today

The Unilever share price has underperformed lately but today's relatively low valuation and high dividend income yield look tempting to…

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It’s not just me. Global investors are also rushing to buy dirt-cheap UK shares

Foreign investors are queueing up to buy dirt-cheap UK shares and that should be a wake-up call to Britons. There's…

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Stock market crash! Here’s what I’d do if the FTSE 100 falls 20%

As inflation picks up, many analysts warn of a stock market crash. There's only one thing I'll do if that…

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No savings at 50? I’d invest in top UK shares

If I was starting to save for my retirement from age 50, I wouldn't waste time and would quickly build…

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3 top British stocks I’d buy with £3,000

I would consider investing £3,000 across these three top British stocks to benefit as the UK battles to emerge from…

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I aim to get rich from FTSE 100 stocks by following this simple strategy

My straightforward strategy of investing in dividend-paying FTSE 100 stocks could make me rich, provided I give it time to…

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Stock market crash! Are we heading for meltdown as inflation spikes?

Rising inflation could force central bankers to hike interest rates and trigger a stock market crash. That doesn't change my…

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No savings at 40? I’d build my wealth by investing in the best UK stocks

I'd keep some cash on easy access for emergencies but would invest mostly in top UK stocks for income and…

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5 top British stocks I’d buy today

I'd build my investment portfolio on FTSE 100 shares and these five top British stocks could all deliver long-term income…

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How I’d aim to generate a rising passive income from UK dividend stocks

I hope to generate a rising passive income by investing in the best UK dividend income stocks and holding them…

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