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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.

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Investing Articles

Why I think dividend stocks could make you a millionaire

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Dividend stocks could deliver more than just a strong income return in my opinion.

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Investing Articles

FTSE 100-member Morrisons’ share price is down 13% in six months. Here’s what I’d do now

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I think that WM Morrison Supermarkets plc (LON: MRW) could deliver a successful recovery and may even outperform the FTSE…

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Personal Finance

Reward vs. cashback credit cards: which offer the best deal?

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Could personal circumstances dictate whether a cashback or rewards credit card is the most appealing option?

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Investing Articles

Forget buy-to-let. I’d buy the 10% dividend yield offered by the Centrica share price

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I think Centrica plc (LON: CNA) could offer a higher income return than buy-to-let, as well as better value for…

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Personal Finance

When is the right time to change your credit card?

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It may be worth considering a number of options before opting for a new credit card.

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Personal Finance

How you can profit from having a credit card

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A credit card could improve your financial situation in a variety of scenarios.

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Investing Articles

Want to retire early? Why dividend stocks could offer capital growth as well as income

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There could be more to dividend stocks than just an impressive income return.

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Why I think avoiding the FTSE 250 could be a major mistake

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The FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) could offer stunning returns, in my opinion.

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Personal Finance

How many credit cards is too many?

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Here’s how you could determine the optimum number of credit cards to have at any one time.

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Investing Articles

3 simple steps I’d take to boost the State Pension in retirement

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Making these three moves could lead to less reliance on the State Pension in older age.

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Forget a cash ISA! Here’s how I’d aim to make a million in half the time

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Doing this now could lead to significantly better returns than those from a cash ISA, which could improve your chances…

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Stocks and Shares ISA: I think following Warren Buffett could be a good way to get rich

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The ‘Sage of Omaha’ could help investors to build a sizeable ISA over the long run in my opinion.

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Investing Articles

Forget The National Lottery! A Stocks and Shares ISA is how I’d aim to make a million

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I think a Stocks and Shares ISA could provide a firm foundation to boost long-term wealth creation.

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Forget buy-to-let. I think a Lifetime ISA is a better strategy to target a million

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A Lifetime ISA could offer improved returns and lower risk than a buy-to-let, in my view.

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Is the FTSE 100 the bargain of the century?

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Does the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) offer good value for money compared to its historic price levels?

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Personal Finance

Cash versus credit cards: How should you spend your money when on holiday?

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Could a mix of cash and credit cards be the best means of funding an international trip?

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3 steps I think could help you become an ISA millionaire

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Following these ideas when investing in an ISA could enhance your financial situation in the long run in my opinion.

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Personal Finance

Could a personal loan save you more in interest charges than a balance transfer card?

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Your personal circumstances could determine whether a loan or a balance transfer card has greater appeal.

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Personal Finance

3 credit card fees to watch out for

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Avoiding these three credit card fees could save you significant sums of money.

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Investing Articles

Still have your money in a cash ISA? Here’s why I think it could be a major mistake

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Investing in a Cash ISA could lead to low returns and reduced purchasing power in the long run, in my…

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Why I think a Lifetime ISA could improve your chances of becoming a millionaire

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A Lifetime ISA could enhance an individual’s returns over the long run, and may be worthy of consideration at the…

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Investing Articles

Why I think buy-to-let could be a major mistake over the next decade

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Investing in buy-to-let may not produce strong returns due to a variety of risk factors in my opinion.

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Investing Articles

Do this one thing now and you can say goodbye to State Pension worries

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Taking action today could lead to an improved financial outlook and less reliance on the State Pension in my opinion.

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The ITV share price is a FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy for my ISA right now

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I think ITV plc (LON: ITV) could generate high income returns despite the risks facing the UK economy.

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Personal Finance

How to regain control of your credit card debt

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There are a number of options available to consumers who have seen their credit card debt rise.

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Personal Finance

Why credit card ‘deals’ may not always be as enticing as they seem

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Personal circumstances could have a significant impact on the credit card rates you are offered.

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Investing Articles

Forget the lottery! Dividend stocks could be a better way to get rich

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Focusing on dividend stocks, rather than the lottery, may provide a more favourable risk/reward opportunity in my view.

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Investing Articles

The BP share price is a dirt-cheap FTSE 100 stock I’d buy for my ISA today

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BP plc (LON: BP) could offer good value for money compared to the wider FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX), in my…

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Personal Finance

3 credit card habits everyone should follow

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Following these three steps could improve an individual’s financial situation.

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Personal Finance

Which credit cards are the best?

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How can you find the best card given your own personal circumstances?

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Investing Articles

BT is a FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA today

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BT Group – CLASS A Common Stock (LON: BT.A) could offer an impressive income outlook relative to the FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

FTSE 100-member Lloyds’ share price is up 25% in 2019. Here’s what I’d do now

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I think that Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) could outperform the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) after a strong start…

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Investing Articles

Why I’m betting on dividend stocks to boost retirement income

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I think dividend stocks could be appealing despite the prospect of increasing global interest rates.

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Investing Articles

Why I think a Stocks and Shares ISA is a simple way to boost your State Pension

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I feel that a Stocks and Shares ISA could be an accessible means of generating impressive returns to overcome the…

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No retirement savings at all? This is what I would do

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Here’s how I would plan for retirement from scratch.

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Investing Articles

Forget a cash ISA! I’d rather pick up the FTSE 100’s 4%+ dividend yield

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The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could offer a significantly higher return than a cash ISA, in my view.

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Personal Finance

Credit card or debit card: Which is the better choice?

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In an increasingly cashless economy, do debit or credit cards make more sense?

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Investing Articles

Forget buy-to-let. Here’s what I think is a safer long-term strategy to target a million

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Buy-to-let risks could increase over the long run. This could be a better strategy to generate wealth in my opinion.

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Investing Articles

Looking for a retirement income? Here’s where I think is the perfect place to start

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This asset could offer the most appealing risk/reward opportunity in my opinion.

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Investing Articles

Retirement saving: should you use buy-to-let or a stocks and shares ISA?

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I think that a changing landscape for buy-to-let could mean that a stocks and shares ISA is becoming increasingly appealing…

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