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Forget buy to let! Here’s how I passively invest in real estate for a 5.5% yield

Buy-to-let property is simply too much work. Instead, I like to focus on real estate funds that offer steady dividends.

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2 high-yielding FTSE 100 shares I’d buy before the price of oil rises again

Higher oil prices are boosting energy giants like BP and Shell, but I see them as worthwhile investments even in…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I like for 2020

Dividend stocks like GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) and Aviva plc (LON:AV) are my top picks for 2020.

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What is the best way to invest £10,000?

As an investor seeking growth, I'd deploy £10,000 in Kainos Group plc (LON:KNOS) shares.

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How I’d invest £1,000 right now

Strategic diversification between bond funds and high-growth tech shares should be an appropriate strategy for any £1,000 investment.

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy for an early retirement

I'm betting on growth stocks like Ocado Group plc (LON:OCDO) to deliver excellent performance for my retirement portfolio.

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Virgin Money shares are up 20% despite losses. Here’s what I think

Virgin Money UK plc (LON:VMUK) share price may have soared based on investors' reassessment of the bank's growth prospects.

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2 ETFs I think will beat the FTSE 100 over the next 10 years

The FTSE 100 may not perform as well as Indian equities or robotic technology stocks over the next decade, in…

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This FTSE 100 tech stock is my favourite dividend growth bet

FTSE 100 tech giant Sage Group plc (LON:SGE) is my favourite dividend growth stock.

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How I’d invest £10K today for £1m in 20 years

I'm investing my savings in growth stocks like Kainos Group plc (LON:KNOS) for an early retirement.

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Is the Barclays share price signalling value?

Barclays plc (LON: BARC) share price seems to indicate value as the risks of Brexit subside.

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Forget Premium Bonds! I’m betting on this growth stock to make me a millionaire

Premium bonds have crazy odds. I'd rather bet on stable tech companies with recurring income like Kainos Group plc (LON:…

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2 stocks I think will suffer if the government raises the minimum wage

Minimum wage increases could impact the bottom line at discount-focused retailers like Sports Direct International plc (LON: SPD),

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2 numbers I track to avoid dividend cuts

I like to monitor the payout and debt coverage ratios to see if my dividend stock is in good shape. 

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Is ‘vaping illness’ a sign British American Tobacco’s future is going up in smoke? 

British American Tobacco plc (LSE:BATS) is an excellent dividend stock for income-seeking investors. However, concerns about the health risks of…

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Why I love following sin stocks for my retirement portfolio

The unique mix of high barriers to entry and relentless demand make sin stocks, like Diageo plc (LON:DGE), worth a…

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My search for the British Warren Buffett

Exceptional money managers like Nick Train and Michael Lindsell have successfully implemented Buffett's winning formula.

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FTSE 100 vs S&P 500: here’s my pick

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) offers a better income yield and more attractive valuation than its American counterpart.

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2 FTSE 100 dividends I believe could be cut in 2020

Dividends from British Gas owner Centrica plc (LON:CNA) and telecoms giant Vodafone Group plc (LON: VOD) could both be on…

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Upcoming releases like ‘Joker’ have me excited for this FTSE 250 stock 

This FTSE 250 (LON:INDEXFTSE: MCX) stock could benefit if more people head to the cinema this winter.

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These 2 FTSE 250 stocks are my tickets to a £200bn industry

Cybersecurity could be worth £200bn by 2024 and I'm considering adding exposure through a couple of FTSE 250 stocks.

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Brexit has me excited for a FTSE 100 takeover bonanza

As billionaires acquire undervalued FTSE 100 companies, retail investors like me could expect a massive windfall in this ongoing Brexit-inspired…

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Gold or FTSE 100? My pick for 2020

I think that the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) is a better long-term bet than gold, despite the risk of a near-term…

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3 reasons I wouldn’t add Next to my portfolio

Next plc (LON: NXT) may struggle as the domestic retail market collapses and technology giants dominate the global market, which…

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I’m challenging myself to double my money in less than 3 years

I'm betting on hyper-growth stocks like Softcat to double my money quick.

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3 reasons why I believe Lloyds Bank is a value trap

Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY) faces an uncertain future, which is why it's off my passive income list.

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Forget gold! When the world falls apart, I’d pick this FTSE 100 stock

I prefer income-generating FTSE 100 giant Diageo over gold for my passive income portfolio.

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I’m betting this FTSE 100 tech stock will dominate a £300bn industry

This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock has a powerful position in its sector and industry trends make me think it's…

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My favourite FTSE 100 stocks for perpetual passive income

The inevitable demand for cleaner energy and the timeless value of London’s properties make stocks like SSE PLC (LON:SSE) and…

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I’m betting Boris Johnson will be great for these FTSE 100 stocks

Boris Johnson’s term could suppress the pound and benefit exporters like Diageo plc. (LON:DGE),

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Is Diageo a FTSE 100 forever stock?

Diageo plc’s (LON: DGE) robust balance sheet and the growing consumption of alcohol make it a forever stock for me.

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