Peter Stephens

Having held various senior management positions in the manufacturing sector, Peter founded his own manufacturing company in 1996. This was subsequently sold in 2007. Meanwhile, his passion for investing (which began during the privatisations of the 1980s) remains strong and he couples this with writing for The Motley Fool as a Contractor. His investment style is value-oriented; focusing on company fundamentals, as well as assessing the strength and presence of a competitive advantage. While above-average growth prospects remain very attractive, a greater focus on dividends has crept in since Peter became a part-time retiree in 2007.

Recent Articles

Investing Articles

3 reasons why I think the FTSE 100 could help you build a £1m ISA

28 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

I think the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could offer investment appeal that significantly boosts your long-term returns.

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How saving £50 per month could treble your State Pension in retirement

28 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Saving even modest amounts on a regular basis could lead to an improved financial outlook in retirement, and may reduce…

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Forget buy-to-let! I think doing next-to-nothing could be a better way to get rich

28 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Buy-to-let investing appears to be getting increasingly difficult, while the stock market could offer an easier means of getting rich,…

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Saving for retirement? I’d grab a Lifetime ISA’s £33,000 bonus without delay

28 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

A Lifetime ISA could have a positive impact on an individual’s retirement plans.

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Forget a Cash ISA. I’d rather buy and hold FTSE 100 dividend stocks

28 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend shares could offer a superior risk/reward ratio than a Cash ISA over the long run.

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Personal Finance

How to save money every month

28 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could boost your financial future by taking small steps to save more each month.

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Hoping to rely on the State Pension in retirement? I think the FTSE 100 could be a better move

28 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) may offer a better financial future in retirement than the State Pension, says Peter Stephens.

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2 buy-and-hold FTSE 100 stocks yielding 5%+ I’d invest in right now

27 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks appear to offer good value for money, as well as impressive income investing potential…

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Personal Finance

How do you buy shares?

27 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

What are the options for individuals looking to invest their hard-earned cash in the stock market?

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Why I think investing like Warren Buffett could make you an ISA millionaire

27 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

I think that following Warren Buffett’s advice may allow you to capitalise on the stock market’s growth potential, and even…

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Why I’d ditch a Cash ISA and buy these 9%+ yielding FTSE 100 dividend stocks

27 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend shares could offer good value for money and stronger return prospects than a Cash…

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Stop saving and start investing! Why a Stocks and Shares ISA could smash a Cash ISA

27 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Opening a Stocks and Shares ISA could be a better idea than a Cash ISA due to the level of…

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Saving for retirement? I’d avoid buy-to-let and buy the FTSE 100 instead

27 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Buy-to-let may face a difficult future, while the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) appears to offer high return potential for retirement portfolios.

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Aiming to have a £1m ISA by retirement? Here are 3 smart moves I’d make today

27 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

I think that following these three steps could improve your chances of having a £1m ISA in the long run.

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Why opening a Lifetime ISA could supercharge your retirement savings

27 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Lifetime ISAs offer a variety of features that could make saving for retirement much easier.

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Personal Finance

Do credit cards help you save money?

26 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Could having a credit card be a worthwhile means of improving your bank balance?

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Investing Articles

Why I think the BT share price is a cheap dividend opportunity worth buying today

26 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

I think BT Group – Class A Common Stock (LON: BT.A) could offer improving total returns due to its valuation…

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Personal Finance

Is consolidating credit cards a good idea?

25 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Should consumers swap balances on multiple credit cards for just one outstanding debt?

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Investing Articles

Taylor Wimpey share price: why I think it will keep rising

25 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

I believe Taylor Wimpey plc (LON: TW) could offer further share price growth due to its robust operating conditions and…

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Here’s why I’d buy the RBS share price right this minute

24 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc’s (LON: RBS) share price seems to offer good value for money in my opinion.

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Personal Finance

A look at the best credit card perks available

24 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Here are a number of means by which consumers can maximise their spending on a credit card.

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Personal Finance

Can shares be transferred into an ISA?

23 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Is it possible to benefit from the long-term tax advantages of an ISA with shares that are currently held elsewhere?

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Here’s why I’d buy FTSE 100-member Glencore’s share price right now

23 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

FTSE 100-listed Glencore plc (LON: GLEN) could offer good value for money in my opinion.

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Why dividend stocks offer more than just a passive income

21 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Buying dividend stocks could be a shrewd move for a variety of reasons, with them offering capital growth and lower…

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Retirement savings: dividend stocks offer the fastest route to a million

20 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Dividend stocks could help investors to enjoy financial freedom in retirement.

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Why you can make a million with dividend stocks

19 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Dividend stocks could offer higher long-term returns than many investors realise.

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Personal Finance

Are shares a good investment?

18 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Could shares offer a superior risk/reward opportunity compared to other mainstream assets?

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Personal Finance

How much should you save per month?

15 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Here’s how an individual may wish to go about organising their finances when it comes to saving for the future.

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Why a passive income is not just for retirees

14 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Generating a second income could be useful for investors whatever their age.

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How much money do you need to save to overcome an inadequate State Pension?

14 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Enjoying financial freedom in retirement through a second income could be a better idea than being reliant on the State…

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Thinking of relying on a Cash ISA in retirement? I think that may be a major mistake

14 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

A Cash ISA may not provide a sufficient return in retirement.

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Forget buy-to-let! Here’s how I’d aim to make a million starting today

14 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Investing in these sectors could generate higher returns than buy-to-let, and may increase an investor’s chances of making a million,…

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Personal Finance

Are ISAs tax free?

14 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Could opening an ISA help to cut an individual’s tax payments?

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Hoping to treble your State Pension in retirement? Here are 3 smart moves I’d make today

13 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Following these three steps could lead to a higher income in older age.

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Forget a Cash ISA: here are 2 better options that could help you retire early

13 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Investing outside of a Cash ISA could boost an investor’s financial position so they can retire earlier than expected.

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Personal Finance

Are cashback credit cards a good deal?

13 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Could cashback credit cards improve the financial standing of a range of consumers?

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Investing Articles

The FTSE 100 and FTSE 250: What’s next?

13 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

How might the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) and FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) perform in future?

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Personal Finance

How do balance transfers work?

13 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Could a balance transfer credit card make a real difference to the amount of interest being paid on existing debt?

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Investing Articles

Thinking of relying on buy-to-let in retirement? I think that may be a major mistake

13 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Investing in a buy-to-let may lead to lower returns than buying shares in my opinion.

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Why avoiding dividend stocks is a major mistake

12 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Dividend stocks could deliver impressive returns in the long run.

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