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Is it too late to start investing in your 50s?

| Christopher Ruane

By the time you reach your fifties, have the golden years of investment opportunity passed you by -- or could…

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How to invest £3 a day in FTSE shares to target a passive income of £5,439 a year

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing just a few pounds a day in FTSE shares will build over time and could unlock a passive income…

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An unbelievable value stock to buy before it’s too late?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This value stock could generate a massive 169% return over the next 12 months, according to one expert analyst! Is…

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Nervous about investing in a Stocks & Shares ISA? Read this first

| Royston Wild

Stocks and Shares ISA users have kept their powder dry amid stock market volatility. But are they missing a prime…

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Up 55% and a P/E of 6.6, is this FTSE 100 share too cheap to miss?

| Royston Wild

IAG shares have taken flight over the past year. But could it become one of the FTSE 100's worst performers…

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Get ready for a potential stock market crash

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The war in the Middle East impacts far more than just oil & gas prices. Zaven Boyrazian explores the potential…

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After 10 years, investing £750 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian looks at how Stocks and Shares ISAs can help even the average person aim to build impressive wealth…

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Does it make sense to start buying shares in 2026?

| Christopher Ruane

Are some times better than others to start buying shares? Our writer reckons a better question could be: which shares…

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Hesitant over a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s a way to deal with scary markets

| Alan Oscroft

Volatile stock markets are scaring potential investors away from getting started with their first Stocks and Shares ISA in 2026.

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The red lights are flashing again for Lloyds’ share price! Here’s why

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' share price continues to defy gravity. But Royston Wild thinks it's only a matter of time before the FTSE…

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What size ISA do you need for £250-a-week retirement income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones outlines the advantages of investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA rather than leaving money in cash, and…

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Down 30% in 6 months, I think there’s a big catch to this insanely cheap stock

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through why careful research is needed when trying to assess if a cheap stock is worth buying…

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Buying £20k of Greggs shares could give me an £860 income this year!

| Royston Wild

Greggs shares now offer a higher dividend yield than most FTSE 100 shares! So is the FTSE 250 baker a…

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Investing For Beginners

2 FTSE 100 stocks that are navigating market volatility remarkably well

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through a couple of FTSE 100 shares that have posted good gains so far in 2026 despite…

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Is a £100,000 SIPP big enough to retire on?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones looks at how much money investors need in a SIPP to fund a decent standard of living after…

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Prediction: by December, £5,000 invested in UK shares will be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down three different price forecasts for UK shares and explains which sectors of the stock market analysts…

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easyJet shares plummet 30% in 3 months! Is it now a top stock to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Surging fuel costs have sent easyJet shares plummeting, but is this volatility turning the airline into one of the best…

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Forecast: in 12 months, a £5,000 investment in BP shares could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down the latest price forecasts for BP shares if peace returns to the Middle East or if…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, £5,000 invested in Shell shares could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down the forecast scenarios for Shell shares depending on whether or not the ceasefire holds in the…

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What are the best UK shares to buy now to try and make a million?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The best UK shares to buy are often the companies that don’t just withstand weak market conditions, but continue to…

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These FTSE 250 stocks are tipped to rise 46% (or more) in the next year!

| Royston Wild

Aston Martin and Hochschild Mining shares have been on the back foot. But City analysts think these FTSE 250 stocks…

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£7,500 invested in Barclays shares 1 year ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Barclays shares have rocketed upwards over the past 12 months, outpacing its rivals, but the UK banking giant could have…

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Here’s what £5,000 invested in Greggs shares at the start of 2026 is worth today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

2026 is off to a much stronger start for Greggs shares compared to a year ago. Could this be the…

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Here’s what £5,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares at the start of 2023 is worth today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

2025 was another brilliant year for Rolls-Royce shares on their massive multi-year rally! But how much money have investors made…

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These FTSE 100 stocks are tipped to rise 53% (or more) in the next year!

| Royston Wild

Could BT and Diageo shares be about to spring higher? Royston Wild looks at the latest price forecasts for these…

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How to invest £5,000 in the FTSE 100 today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By investing £5,000 in the FTSE 100 at the start of 2025, over £21,500 profit could have been made in…

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£20,000 invested in the stock market a year ago is now worth…

| Royston Wild

A lump sum put into the UK stock market a year ago could have yielded big returns. What might it…

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Amid geopolitical and AI risks, here’s how I’m positioning my ISA and SIPP in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains how he's allocating capital within his investment accounts and SIPP amid the various risks to the market.

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My game plan for the next stock market crash

| Harvey Jones

Markets have been surprisingly resilient during the recent Middle East conflict but we still cannot rule out a stock market…

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2 superb FTSE 100 stocks to buy before the next bull market, according to experts!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Thinking about which stocks to buy right now? Zaven Boyrazian highlights two FTSE 100 shares near the top of expert…

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Here’s the REIT I’m buying for huge and sustainable passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The strong track record and impressive expansion of dividends make this under-the-radar REIT a top choice for my income portfolio…

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Will it soon be too late to buy dirt cheap FTSE shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Capital migration's causing some cheap FTSE shares to start massively outperforming, but even more impressive growth could be right around…

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Considering an ISA in 2026? Before diving in, do these 3 things first

| Mark Hartley

Always one to take the cautious route, Mark Hartley breaks down three critical steps investors should think about before opening…

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Down 11% in a month, is this the FTSE 100’s best bargain?

| Royston Wild

FTSE 100 veteran Unilever has seen its share price crumble by double-digit percentages. Royston Wild asks: is this today's hottest…

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This simple Stocks and Shares ISA move could be worth thousands over time

| Andrew Mackie

With the new Stocks and Shares ISA season underway, Andrew Mackie reveals the one key investing principle too many investors…

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7%+ yield! 3 ETFs to target a £1,740 passive income this new ISA year

| Royston Wild

Looking to supercharge your Stocks and Shares ISA income this year? Consider these exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which yield up to…

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How to invest £20,000 in an ISA to get passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here’s how investors can aim to transform £20,000 a year into a quality seven-figure ISA portfolio that generates a £43,000…

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A SIPP opened at birth could be worth £10m in 55 years

| Dr. James Fox

The SIPP is an incredible vehicle for building wealth and saving for retirement. Many Britons just don't realise how early…

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How much do I need in a SIPP for a £500 monthly passive income?

| Royston Wild

Looking to earn a reliable passive income from your SIPP? Royston Wild explains how this could be possible with some…

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£5,000 invested in cheap BP shares a month ago is now worth…

| Royston Wild

BP shares have rocketed by double-digit percentages over the last month. Can the FTSE 100 oil giant keep rising? Royston…

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