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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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3 reasons why almost any investor can become a stock market millionaire

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Here’s why investors have a better chance than ever of generating a seven-figure portfolio.

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Forget the State Pension: the FTSE 100 could be dirt cheap at 7,500 points

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The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) could provide high returns for investors which may make them less reliant on the State…

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Is a lifetime ISA the best way to invest in the FTSE 100?

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Could a lifetime ISA help you to capitalise on the FTSE 100’s (INDEXFTSE: UKX) growth potential?

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Retirement saving: Why the FTSE 250 could double your money

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The FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) appears to be undervalued by investors at the present time.

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If you aim to retire on £1 million, read this now

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Those of you aiming to have a £1m portfolio may need to adapt your investment approach.

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This FTSE 100 dividend stock could help you to quit your job

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A high-yielding share in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could boost your retirement prospects.

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Why I’d sell this overpriced FTSE 250 share and buy this FTSE 100 dividend instead

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This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) share appears to offer greater income potential than a FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stock that reported on…

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Why I’d shun this FTSE 250 dividend growth stock and buy this FTSE 100 income share instead

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This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) share appears to offer stronger dividend potential than a FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) income peer.

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Why the Tullow Oil share price could be about to soar

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Tullow Oil plc (LON: TLW) appears to have a bright long-term future.

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Have £1,000 to invest? Here are two FTSE 100 dividend growth stocks to consider

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These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares could post stunning dividend growth over the medium term.

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks that could boost your retirement savings

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These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares could offer strong income investing opportunities for the long term.

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Why Standard Life Aberdeen is a FTSE 100 dividend stock that could help you quit your job

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Standard Life Aberdeen plc (LON: SLA) appears to offer a low valuation and a high yield that could help it…

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Forget the State Pension: AstraZeneca could help you to enjoy a prosperous retirement

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AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN) appears to offer strong dividend growth potential.

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Barratt isn’t the only share that could beat the FTSE 100

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A number of shares including Barratt Developments plc (LON: BDEV) could be good value compared to the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:…

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Why now could be the time to buy into FTSE 100 member Aviva’s share price

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Aviva plc (LON: AV) could offer strong dividend growth to help it outperform the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) over the…

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Looking for a high yield? Check out the FTSE 100 before you do anything else!

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The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) could offer strong dividend potential.

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Forget the State Pension: the FTSE 100 could help you to enjoy a prosperous retirement

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The State Pension may struggle to compete with the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) when it comes to retirement income.

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How a lifetime ISA could help you to retire BEFORE you’re 70

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A lifetime ISA could be a worthwhile means of planning for retirement.

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Detour: Sign To Avoid
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The biggest reason why most investors don’t become stock market millionaires

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Here’s how you could outperform many of your peers on your way to becoming a stock market millionaire.

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Why the Royal Mail share price could be about to soar

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Royal Mail plc (LON: RMG) could outperform a wide range of index peers.

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Here’s why the Diageo share price appeals to me, and why it could beat the FTSE 100

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Diageo plc (LON: DGE) could offer significant long-term growth potential.

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Why a 10% fall could mark the right time to buy into the ASOS share price

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ASOS plc (LON: ASC) appears to offer growth potential at its current price level.

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2 cheap dividend growth shares that could help you beat the FTSE 100

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Outperforming the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) may not be as difficult as many investors currently believe.

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Why now could be the time to buy into the TP ICAP share price after 33% decline

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TP ICAP plc (LON: TCAP) could deliver strong turnaround potential.

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Want to become a stock market millionaire? Here are 2 shares that could help

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These two stocks appear to offer improving outlooks at a reasonable price.

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Why I’d buy this secret growth share and this FTSE 100 growth stock

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These two companies could offer stronger performances than the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX).

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The £12,766 reason why all Brits should make this smart retirement savings move

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Planning for retirement does not need to be a complicated task.

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WARNING: You stand little chance of retiring early if you don’t invest in the Footsie

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The retirement age looks set to rise over the coming years, but you could still retire early.

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Are you among the 15 million Brits failing to make this smart retirement savings move?

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It’s never too late to start investing for retirement.

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You’re still making this huge investing mistake, aren’t you?

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Here’s how you could improve the performance of your portfolio.

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Has the UKOG share price finally turned a corner?

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Does UK Oil & Gas Investments plc (LON: UKOG) offer scope for a full-scale recovery?

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Why I’d buy this secret growth star alongside this FTSE 100 growth share

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This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) company could offer a favourable risk/reward opportunity along with another growth share.

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2 FTSE 250 shares that could help you enjoy a millionaire’s retirement

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These two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stocks appear to offer strong turnaround potential.

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2 ‘Warren Buffett shares’ that could help you achieve financial independence

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These two companies appear to offer wide economic moats.

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2 dividend growth stocks that could help you beat the FTSE 100

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These two shares appear to offer upbeat prospects when compared to the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX).

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2 super dividend growth stocks I’d buy ahead of the FTSE 100

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These two shares appear to offer better income growth prospects than the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX).

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Has the GKP share price finally turned a corner?

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Does Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited (LON: GKP) offer investment potential for the long run?

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Why the Marks and Spencer share price could be about to soar

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The prospects for Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON: MKS) could be set to improve.

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Can Saga’s share price continue to smash the FTSE 100?

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Does Saga plc (LON: SAGA) offer strong turnaround potential that could lead to continued outperformance of the FTSE 100?

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Is the Glencore share price a bargain after Vedanta surges 25% on bid approach?

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Does Glencore plc (LON: GLEN) offer value for money following today’s news regarding Vedanta Resources plc (LON: VED)?

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