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Be prepared for a historic stock market crash

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

A boutique research house just explained how the stock market could fall more than 50% in the years ahead as…

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Diageo’s down 50%! Is Warren Buffett’s old stock pick now a bargain?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Diageo’s one of the few UK shares in Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway portfolio. And with the stock tanking, is this…

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How big does an ISA need to be for someone to quit work and retire early?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explores how long it might realistically take to reach financial freedom investing regularly in a Stocks and Shares…

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How much passive income do you need from your ISA to retire at 60?

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an excellent vehicle for building wealth and drawing a passive income for retirement. Dr…

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It’s never too late to start a SIPP… but earlier is better

| Dr. James Fox

The SIPP is a great vehicle for building wealth over the long run and eventually drawing a retirement income. Dr…

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How much money do you need to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA if aiming to retire a millionaire?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down exactly how much money it could take for investors to build a £1m Stocks and Shares…

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Here’s when the next stock market crash will happen, according to this billionaire investor!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Worried about a stock market crash? Discover how to prepare for the worst and position a portfolio to aim for…

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Late to investing? Don’t worry… here’s how we aim to build a retirement-boosting ISA

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredible vehicle for building wealth. Dr James Fox explains how even those late…

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I was both right and wrong about this FTSE 250 value stock, but now the outlook’s clear!

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks about a FTSE 250 share that's fallen 20% in the past month and has a tricky path…

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How big does your SIPP have to be to target a £2,000 monthly pension income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how investors can build a balanced portfolio of FTSE 100 stocks to generate a high and rising…

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Forget that record $350bn cash position! Warren Buffett just bought these 10 stocks

| John Fieldsend

As headlines are made about his record cash position, Warren Buffett has been quietly making some very interesting stock buys.

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I asked ChatGPT to name the 5 best UK shares to consider buying today and it came up with this… 

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones turned to artificial intelligence to help guide his search for top UK shares. The results were enlightening in…

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3 top FTSE investment trusts to consider before Halloween

| Ben McPoland

These investment trusts from the FTSE 100 and 250 are currently trading at a discount, potentially offering value for long-term…

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The Fresnillo share price has crashed, but I don’t think it’s game over

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the Fresnillo share price has fallen in recent days but points to signs that this isn't…

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This is the last thing investors should do before a stock market crash. So why did I just do it?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones knows that it's best to stay invested through a stock market crash, rather than try to second-guess events.…

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16% annual return! Why I chose this fund over other Euro ETFs

| Royston Wild

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on European stock markets are surging. Royston Wild discusses one he's added to his portfolio.

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How big does an ISA need to be to target a £5,000 monthly passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explores how long it might take to earn a £5,000 tax-free passive income, and which FTSE 100 share…

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Meet the banking stock crushing the Lloyds share price in 2025!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price is outperforming this year, but another British banking stock's leaving it in the dust! Can this…

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After crashing 60%, experts forecast an explosive recovery! Could this be one of the best shares to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The best shares to buy can often be found among the worst performers. Has Zaven Boyrazian just uncovered a hidden…

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Up 34% and 18%! 2 top investment trusts to consider for a SIPP

| Royston Wild

These investment trusts have delivered double-digit returns for savvy SIPP investors this year. Royston Wild thinks they're worth a look.

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Here’s what I’d consider doing if ISA allowances plunge!

| Royston Wild

Potential changes to the Cash ISA allowance could create an opportunity for Britons to make better returns from shares. Royston…

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6.5% dividend yield! Should investors consider this FTSE 100 income stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This discounted income stock has more than double the dividend yield of the FTSE 100, with more payout hikes expected…

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3 investment trusts to consider to protect and build wealth

| Royston Wild

Discover which top investment trusts Royston Wild says demand a close look -- including one that's delivered a 15% annual…

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A FTSE 100 index crash could be a golden opportunity to get rich

| Royston Wild

Discover how buying after a stock market crash can bolster an investor's eventual returns -- and a FTSE 100 index…

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Here’s my method for finding shares to buy

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright shares his approach for finding shares to buy and takes a look at Experian – a FTSE 100…

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2 top UK stocks to consider buying if the market crashes in 2025, according to experts!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Fear is on the rise of a potential market crash, but by finding the best stocks to buy, investors can…

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How much money do you need in your portfolio for £1,899 of monthly passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Passive income is the holy grail for many investors. Dr James Fox explains the simplest way to build a portfolio…

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£20,000 yearly passive income? Here’s how much you need in an ISA

| John Fieldsend

What does an ISA look like that is capable of creating a £20,000 passive income stream? Our Foolish author dives…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for £1k a month in passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a top FTSE 100 stock that he reckons can contribute towards a dividend-focused Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Here’s how someone could start investing this October with just £80

| Christopher Ruane

Is it possible, or even worthwhile, to start investing with less than £100? Christopher Ruane sees some issues to watch…

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3 no-brainer UK Shares to consider buying with just £500?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

AJ Bell's just revealed the most popular UK shares to buy right now. But are these actually good investments for…

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£3,000 to invest? Here are 3 UK shares to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA, according to experts

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here are three of the top stock picks from expert analysts right now! Might these be no-brainer buys for a…

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Now 218%! Is a stock market crash coming with the Warren Buffett indicator at all-time highs?

| John Fieldsend

The Warren Buffett indicator is flirting with all-time highs. Is this a sign that a stock market crash is heading…

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I asked ChatGPT if the stock market is about to crash! Here’s what it said

| Royston Wild

Global stocks are trading near record peaks despite the uncertain outlook. Royston Wild considers if the stock market is waiting…

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How much money do you need in a SIPP for a £38k passive income at 65?

| Royston Wild

With generous levels of tax relief, a SIPP can be a powerful weapon to target a long-term passive income, as…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target £1,799 in monthly passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox contends that the ISA's an incredible vehicle for our investments. Here, he shares a tried and tested…

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Open a SIPP for a child and let time do the heavy lifting

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox believes opening a SIPP for a child — be it son or daughter or grandchild — can…

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I asked ChatGPT how much I’d need in an ISA to target a £3,000 monthly second income. Here’s what it said

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones plans to generate a second income from FTSE 100 dividend stocks for his retirement. Can a little artificial…

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These were the 5 most sold UK stocks in the last week

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some of the most popular UK stocks are being sold off! Is this an early warning to get out? Or…

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I asked AI for the date of the next stock market crash… was it useful?

| Dr. James Fox

Stocks are at all-time highs despite concerns about the global economy. Is a stock market crash due and what can…

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Everyone’s talking about a stock market crash! Here’s what I’ll do if it happens

| Harvey Jones

People keep saying that the world is on the brink of a stock market crash. Harvey Jones isn't making any…

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