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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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Millennials: Why I think dividend stocks could make you a retirement millionaire

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Dividend stocks could have a significant impact on long-term wealth in my opinion.

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Why missing out on the FTSE 250’s growth potential could be a major mistake in 2019

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The FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) could offer a buying opportunity this year in my view.

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Why I’d ditch buy-to-let and invest in these FTSE 100 investment trusts instead

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These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) property shares could offer superior risk/reward opportunities than buy-to-let in my opinion.

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Forget a cash ISA. I’d rather buy these two FTSE 100 shares in a Lifetime ISA

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These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares could offer strong growth potential in my view.

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Why I think using the FTSE 100 to beat the State Pension could be a good idea

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The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could enjoy improved performance that helps to add to the income from your State Pension.

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Retirement saving: how to accumulate £1 million with a Lifetime ISA

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Here’s how a Lifetime ISA could improve your retirement savings prospects.

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FTSE 100: three reasons I’d buy it today

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The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could offer impressive future return potential in my view.

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Worried about buy-to-let? I think this could be a better way to get rich

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A challenging future for buy-to-let could mean that there is an easier, and more rewarding, opportunity available elsewhere.

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The FTSE 100 is soaring! Here’s why I don’t think it’s too late to make a million

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I think the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could offer further growth potential.

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Forget The National Lottery! Investing like Warren Buffett could be a better way to get rich

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Following Warren Buffett’s lead could increase your chances of retiring rich, compared to the National Lottery.

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How I’d invest £3,000 in the FTSE 100 today

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Here are some areas of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) that I find attractive.

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Why I’d ditch a cash ISA and look to treble my income with FTSE 100 dividend stocks

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I believe the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could offer a much higher income return than a cash ISA.

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3 reasons why I think investing in buy-to-let could be a major mistake

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Buy-to-let may not offer a favourable risk/reward opportunity in my opinion.

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Personal Finance

When to use cash versus credit cards

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Cash could be a more attractive payment method than a credit card in some situations.

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Retirement saving: how to accumulate £1 million starting today

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Here’s how anyone can generate a sizeable nest egg for retirement in the long run.

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3 reasons why I think a Lifetime ISA is a better way to get rich than a cash ISA

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A Lifetime ISA could be a sound opportunity, while a cash ISA lacks appeal, in my opinion.

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Personal Finance

1 easy tip for more rewards from your credit card

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Here’s how you could maximise the rewards available on your credit card.

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Want to retire with a million? I think the Tullow Oil share price may increase your chances

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I believe Tullow Oil plc (LON: TLW) could offer an improving investment outlook.

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Have £1k to invest? easyJet is a FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy today

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easyJet plc (LON: EZJ) could be a stronger income investing opportunity than the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX), in my view.

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Why I’d ditch buy-to-let and invest in FTSE 100 dividend stock BAE instead

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FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) member BAE Systems plc (LON: BA) could offer stronger income returns than buy-to-let, in my opinion.

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Personal Finance

Credit cards: What to do if you have a CCJ or IVA

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Here’s how having a CCJ or IVA could impact on your ability to obtain a credit card.

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Personal Finance

Do wealthy people use credit cards differently?

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Could adopting the habits of wealthier people improve your financial situation?

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Investing Articles

Forget buy-to-let! I think the BT share price could be a better way to get rich

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BT Group – CLASS A Common Stock (LON: BT.A) could offer a superior risk/return opportunity than buy-to-let, in my view.

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3 steps I’d take today to boost your retirement savings through dividend stocks

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Following these three ideas could boost your dividend returns and improve your retirement outlook.

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Why a cash ISA could be the biggest investing misstep you can make right now

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I think investing in a cash ISA could lead to disappointing returns and there are better options out there.

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Why I think investors could be wrong about the FTSE 100

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The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) may offer higher return potential than investors currently expect.

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Are you using buy-to-let to beat the State Pension? I think this could be a better idea

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Buy-to-let’s appeal in boosting the State Pension may be waning, in my opinion.

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No retirement savings at 40? This is how I’d aim to boost my State Pension

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This could be a sound means of planning for retirement, in my opinion.

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Following Warren Buffett could increase your chances of making a million

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The ‘Sage of Omaha’ could provide guidance on how to maximise your portfolio returns.

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The FTSE 100 is soaring! This is what I think Warren Buffett would do right now

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Here’s how I think the ‘Sage of Omaha’ would respond to the FTSE 100’s (INDEXFTSE:UKX) recent rise.

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Do this one thing now and I think you could improve your chances of beating the FTSE 100

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Outperforming the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) may become easier by following this strategy, in my opinion.

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Tempted by buy-to-let? I’d invest in FTSE 100 growth stocks instead

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The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could offer superior risk/reward opportunities than buy-to-let, in my opinion.

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Want to retire with £1 million? This is where I’d invest right now

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Investing in mid-cap shares could make it easier to generate £1m by retirement, in my opinion.

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Think you don’t earn enough to invest in dividend stocks? Read this now

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Here’s how you could maximise your returns on dividend stocks.

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Have £1k to invest? I think the Lloyds share price could crush the FTSE 100 this year

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Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) could offer better value for money than the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX), in my…

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Personal Finance

When is the right time for a balance transfer card?

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Here’s why your personal circumstances could dictate when you should obtain a balance transfer card.

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Have £1k to invest? Saga is a FTSE 250 dividend stock I’d buy today

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Saga plc (LON: SAGA) could offer impressive returns versus the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) in my opinion.

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Have £1k to invest? I think the Morrisons share price could beat the FTSE 100 this year

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WM Morrison Supermarkets plc (LON: MRW) may have a better outlook than the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX), in my opinion.

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Personal Finance

3 simple rules for comparing credit cards

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Here’s how to find the right card given an individual’s personal circumstances.

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Why I’d dump buy-to-let and invest in FTSE 100 dividend share Shell instead

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Royal Dutch Shell plc Class B (LON: RDSB) could offer better income prospects than buy-to-let in my opinion.

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