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See how it’s possible to generate a £25,000 yearly income from a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones does a few simple sums to show how it's possible to build a solid passive income by investing…

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I asked ChatGPT for the most crash-resistant FTSE 100 stock and this is what it said

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews a FTSE 100 stock that ChatGPT told him could be the best option for protecting his portfolio…

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£3,000 in savings? Here’s how that could be used to start investing today

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how someone with a few thousand pounds to spare could start investing in the stock market.

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a £1k monthly income?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the key factors that go into building a generous income from a Stocks and Shares ISA, and…

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My top FTSE 100 stock to consider for a SIPP

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains why he thinks this growth-oriented investment trust from the FTSE 100 is a potential match made in…

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The simple way to try and build a £27m SIPP

| Dr. James Fox

Imagine having £27m in a SIPP. Well, it’s possible, but it typically requires Britons to start early, very early. Dr…

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3 ETFs to consider for a powerful and balanced Stocks and Shares ISA!

| Royston Wild

Discover three ETFS that could help investors manage risk and harness the wealth-building power of growth, dividend and value shares.

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I think this could be 1 of the FTSE 250’s best growth and value shares

| Royston Wild

Looking for great value shares to buy right now? This gold stock is one of the FTSE 250's cheapest shares…

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Here’s why artificial intelligence (AI) could make passive income more important

| Ben McPoland

This writer thinks owning a portfolio of dividend shares that pay passive income could be a smart move in the…

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3 steps to aim for passive income heaven

| Alan Oscroft

Old or young, we're increasingly drawn to the need to generate some passive income. It's never too soon to get…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target £4,000 in monthly passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for passive income. Dr James Fox details one stock that could one day help him earn…

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Have investors left it too late to buy gold stocks and ETFs?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild thinks the precious metal's bull run isn't over yet -- and reveals three top gold stocks and ETFs…

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Here’s how to target a £20,000 annual second income, starting from zero

| Dr. James Fox

Most Britons would love a second income. Dr James Fox explains how that can be possible with a sensible investment…

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Here’s where Gen Z are sniffing out passive income opportunties

| John Fieldsend

Where are the younger generation of investors putting their money? Do they know something about passive income the rest of…

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Here’s how UK shares could boost savers’ wealth by £37k!

| Royston Wild

Buying UK and international shares in an ISA or other investment product can help investors effectively balance risk and reward.

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Here’s why ISA are made to be started at birth

| Dr. James Fox

There's no better Stocks and Shares ISA strategy than to leverage the all-important commodity that is time. Dr James Fox…

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10 years of payout hikes! This dividend stock now pays a 9.2% yield to long-term investors

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This renewable energy dividend stock's massively unpopular with investors right now, yet it offers one of the highest yields in…

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Starting a SIPP or ISA when they’re born can deliver financial freedom for your kids

| Dr. James Fox

The SIPP's an incredibly important tool for any investor trying to prepare an easier retirement for their children. Dr James…

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After crashing 55%, could this be one of the best stocks to buy right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This media giant’s struggling, but with a new leader taking over, could a potential comeback make it one of the…

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How much do you need to invest in UK shares to target a £3,815 monthly passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Is it possible to target several thousand pounds in monthly passive income by investing in top-notch UK shares? Yes -…

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£20k in savings? Here’s how you can aim for £38,555 passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With £20,000 in savings and £500 to spare each month, investors could build a staggeringly large passive income with this…

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Is this the FTSE 100’s greatest recovery stock right now?

| Royston Wild

Discover the FTSE 100 stock whose share price is tipped to soar almost 40% over the next 12 months. Royston…

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3 FTSE 250 shares I think could keep soaring in 2025!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best FTSE 250 bargains to perhaps add to a portfolio? Here are three UK mid-cap shares I…

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2 top AI-related stocks for investors to consider buying!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best AI stocks to buy? Here are two leftfield UK shares to consider that don't have the…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how it could be used to target passive income of £8,640 each year

| John Fieldsend

The £20,000 ISA allowance is now less than a third of the average house deposit. Here’s how it might be…

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Worried about the future? Here’s how to try and give your kid a £28,000 second income

| Dr. James Fox

The future is an unknown, and that scares many of us. Dr James Fox explains how we can try and…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £2,500 monthly income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones thinks FTSE 100 shares are a brilliant way to generate a long-term second income stream, and names a…

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How much longer can the FTSE 100 keep outperforming the S&P 500?

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 is, to the surprise of many, handily outperforming its American counterpart. How much longer can the Footsie…

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2 FTSE 250 shares I’ll consider piling into if the stock market crashes!

| Royston Wild

Discover which cheap UK shares and investment trusts our writer Royston Wild will consider buying if the FTSE 250 slumps.

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Starting with £100k, how long would it take to build a million-pound SIPP?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how long it would take an investor to build a SIPP or ISA worth a cool £1m,…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a £3,000 monthly passive income?

| Alan Oscroft

Want to build up long-term passive income from investing in the UK stock market? The magic of compound returns can…

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Forecast: here’s what £20,000 invested in Tesco shares could be worth by 2027

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tesco shares have doubled since October 2022, but can the retail giant continue to climb from here? Zaven Boyrazian investigates…

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Here are the latest share price forecasts for Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems and Babcock International

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 defence stocks have rocketed in value. But can BAE Systems' share price and those of its blue-chip…

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If an investor had spent £5,000 on Barclays shares a week ago, they would have made…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

While Barclays shares are flat over the last week, analysts are upgrading their price targets following impressive financial results.

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Forecast: here’s what £20,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares could be worth by 2030

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A £20,000 investment in Rolls-Royce shares has already grown to almost £250,000 in the last five years! Could the stock…

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If someone had invested £5,000 in Lloyds shares a week ago, they would have made…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares jumped as much as 10% as a massive legal cloud of uncertainty was lifted. So, how much money…

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3 ‘crash-resistant’ FTSE shares to consider in 2025

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

If there’s a stock market crash in 2025, these three FTSE shares could handle the volatility better than most. Zaven…

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Down almost 40%, is this FTSE 250 stock a screaming bargain?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock just hit record revenues, yet the stock's falling! Has weak investor sentiment created a lucrative long-term…

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A $236bn growth opportunity!? Is this FTSE 100 stock about to skyrocket?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock could be on the verge of stealing enormous chunks of market share from some of the…

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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for £10,000 a month in passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for passive income. Here, Dr James Fox explains how much money an investor would need in…

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