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

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Personal Finance

Can a credit card payment be reversed?

12 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Is it possible to obtain a refund should something go awry with a credit card payment?

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Investing Articles

Forget forex trading: I think the AstraZeneca share price offers an easier way to get rich

11 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN) could offer a superior risk/reward ratio than forex trading in my opinion.

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Why I think the Santander share price could be the bargain of the year

10 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

I believe Banco Santander SA (LON: BNC) could offer a wide margin of safety that allows it to deliver improving…

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Thinking of relying on the State Pension in retirement? I’d rather buy the SSE share price

9 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

SSE plc (LON: SSE) could offer good value for money in my opinion following a challenging period for its share…

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Why I think the Diageo share price will continue to beat the FTSE 100

8 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

I’m optimistic about the prospects for the Diageo plc (LON: DGE) share price after it makes a strong start to…

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Personal Finance

Are travel credit cards worth it?

8 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Is obtaining a travel credit card likely to have a positive impact on an individual’s finances?

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Investing Articles

Forget a Cash ISA! I think this could be a better way to retire rich

8 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

I think that Cash ISAs have limited appeal from a retirement perspective.

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Personal Finance

Is your credit score important?

7 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Could having a good credit score improve your financial outlook?

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Investing Articles

Worried about Brexit? Here’s why I think the FTSE 100 could be a sound investment right now

7 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

I think the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) may offer impressive returns – even if Brexit proves to be a challenging event.

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Forget the National Lottery. I think this could be an easier way to retire early

7 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Investing in value shares could improve your risk/reward ratio in my view.

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Why I think investing in the FTSE 250 could boost your State Pension

7 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stocks may offer a more compelling long-term growth story than large-caps in my view, which could…

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3 strategies I think helped Warren Buffett become a multi-billionaire

7 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Here’s how I think the ‘Sage of Omaha’ has been able to become one of the richest people in the…

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Forget buy-to-let! Here’s how I’d aim to make a million from UK house price growth

7 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Investing in listed property-related stocks could be a better idea than a buy-to-let in my opinion.

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Retirement saving: I think Warren Buffett can help you to beat the State Pension

6 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Warren Buffett’s investment style may help a range of individuals successfully plan for retirement.

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How a Lifetime ISA could double your State Pension

6 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

A Lifetime ISA could have a significant impact on the retirement prospects of a wide range of people.

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Forget forex trading. I think this could be a better way to get rich

6 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Forex trading may not offer the most appealing risk/reward ratio when it comes to building long-term wealth in my opinion.

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Thinking of relying on the State Pension in retirement? I think that may be a major mistake

6 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Due to the inadequacy of the State Pension, a second income in retirement may be required, in my view.

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The National Lottery? Don’t waste your money. I’d buy FTSE 100 dividend shares instead

6 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) income shares could offer superior long-term wealth creation compared to The National Lottery, in my view.

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Buy-to-let returns are deteriorating. Here’s why I’d invest in the FTSE 100 instead

6 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

The net returns available from the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could be significantly higher than those from buy-to-let investing.

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Do this one thing now and leave behind the paltry returns from a Cash ISA

6 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

I think investing your hard-earned cash in shares could be a much better idea than opening a Cash ISA.

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Why I think the Vodafone share price is primed to beat the FTSE 100

5 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Vodafone Group plc (LON: VOD) could offer better value for money than the wider FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) in my opinion.

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Is the Premier Oil share price the best-value stock in the FTSE 250?

4 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Could Premier Oil plc (LON: PMO) deliver share price growth that allows it to outperform the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX)?

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Forget the National Lottery – I think the Tullow Oil share price could help you to get rich

4 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Tullow Oil plc (LON: TLW) could deliver impressive returns due in part to its low valuation.

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Got £1k for a Stocks and Shares ISA? I’d buy the Sainsbury’s share price today

3 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

I think J Sainsbury plc (LON: SBRY) could deliver improving performance and may be worth buying within a Stocks and…

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Forget buy-to-let. I’d put my money into FTSE 100 dividend stock Glencore

3 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) member Glencore plc (LON: GLEN) could offer better value for money than buy-to-let, in my opinion.

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Forget the National Lottery. I think the easyJet share price may be a better way to get rich

2 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

easyJet plc (LON: EZJ) could deliver an impressive recovery in my opinion.

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Got £1,000 for a Stocks and Shares ISA? I’d buy the BAE share price today

2 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

BAE Systems plc (LON: BA) could offer impressive growth potential at a reasonable price in my view.

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Buy-to-let returns are plunging. I’d invest my money in the Boohoo share price instead

1 April, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Boohoo Group plc (LON: BOO) could offer higher growth and lower risks than a buy-to-let, in my opinion.

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Cash ISA returns are still negative. Here’s where I’d invest my money instead

31 March, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Investing in a cash ISA could lead to reduced spending power over the long run, in my opinion.

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Why I think a Lifetime ISA can help you say goodbye to State Pension worries

31 March, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Opening a Lifetime ISA could be a shrewd move that may help to reduce an individual’s reliance on the State…

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Thinking of a buy-to-let? I think you could be making a major mistake

31 March, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Buy-to-let investing could be worth avoiding for a variety of reasons, with other investments appearing to offer more favourable risk/reward…

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No savings at 40? Why I still think there’s still time to become an ISA millionaire

31 March, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Investing in an ISA could still deliver a sizeable nest egg in retirement, in my opinion.

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Personal Finance

4 reasons to get a credit card – even if you rarely use it!

30 March, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Credit cards offer a number of worthwhile features which may not always be obvious to consumers.

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Forget The National Lottery! Here’s how I’d aim to become an ISA millionaire

30 March, 2019 | Peter Stephens

The opportunity cost of playing The National Lottery could be significant. Here’s what I’d do instead.

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Why I’d avoid buy-to-let and buy this growth investment today

30 March, 2019 | Peter Stephens

I believe the opportunity for buy-to-let may have passed, with another investment offering superior long-term growth potential instead.

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The State Pension: I think this investment strategy could boost your payout

30 March, 2019 | Peter Stephens

I believe that focusing on this element of your investments could lead to improved overall returns in the long run,…

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Why I think the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 will make successful comebacks

30 March, 2019 | Peter Stephens

I’m optimistic about the future prospects of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) and FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) despite uncertain outlooks.

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Personal Finance

How to manage your money while travelling abroad

29 March, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could successfully plan for your next international trip – and save yourself some money in doing so.

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Personal Finance

Doing a credit card balance transfer: 3 things you need to consider

29 March, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Planning ahead before doing a balance transfer could be worthwhile from a financial perspective.

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Personal Finance

How do banks make money from credit cards?

28 March, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Here’s a breakdown of the income which banks receive from the issuance of credit cards.

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