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I asked ChatGPT to name Warren Buffett’s best quote. Here’s what it said

| James Beard

Warren Buffett says artificial intelligence scares him. But I thought it’d be interesting to use the technology to try and…

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Want to start buying shares with under £1,000? 3 things to figure out first

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers a trio of points he thinks a new investor on a limited budget could helpfully consider before…

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Could buying FTSE 100 stocks lead to an early retirement?

| James Beard

Our writer’s been learning about the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) movement. Could investing in the FTSE 100 make this…

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Here’s the 1 thing everyday FTSE investors have over billionaire fund managers

| Ben McPoland

Our writer discusses a key advantage that retail FTSE investors with Stocks and Shares ISA accounts have in the stock…

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Have money in a Cash ISA? Here are 3 reasons to consider investing in the stock market instead

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

History shows that over the long term, the stock market tends to deliver much better returns than the interest from…

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If a 40-year-old puts £500 a month into a SIPP, here’s what they could have by retirement

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Contributing regularly to a SIPP can lead to significant savings by retirement, thanks to the tax relief on offer and…

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2 alternative AI stocks for savvy investors to consider in March!

| Royston Wild

A lump sum or regular investment in these leftfield AI stocks could deliver huge long-term returns, reckons Royston Wild.

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Looking to target £100 a week in passive income? Consider these UK shares

| Mark Hartley

Earning a second income from dividend shares is a common goal for many UK investors. Consider the following strategy to…

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£2k to save in March? Here’s how an investor could target a £1,592 second income

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how investors can potentially generate a high-and-rising second income from FTSE 100 dividend stocks like British American…

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2 FTSE 100 shares for investors to consider buying for a technical recession

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith looks at recent lacklustre UK data and suggests a couple of FTSE 100 shares that could help cushion…

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How much would we need in a Stocks and Shares ISA for £1,000-a-month passive income?

| Alan Oscroft

A Stocks and Shares ISA or a Cash ISA? They both have their place, but for long-term investing there's only…

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Here’s how much an ISA investor needs to put away to aim for a million

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones looks at how long it would take an investor to potentially build a million pound portfolio, and says…

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Here’s why I think a SIPP might be better to build a £1m portfolio than a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Our writer lays out three advantages a self-invested personal pension (SIPP) can have over an ISA when it comes to…

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Hunting for cheap shares? Here’s 1 to consider and another I’m running from

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up one cheap share that's starting to undergo a major strategy shift but also points out another…

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If a 30-year-old puts £700 a month into an ISA, here’s the passive income they could retire on 

| Ben McPoland

Investing just £700 a month regularly into the stock market can lead to an extraordinary end result in terms of…

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£2K in savings? Here’s how that could be used to start investing today

| Christopher Ruane

With a spare couple of thousands pounds, a stock market beginner could start investing. Our writer shares some thoughts to…

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If a 45-year-old puts £700 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA, here’s what they could have by retirement

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing £700 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA, starting at 45, could lead to a savings pot of…

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I asked ChatGPT to build me the perfect second income portfolio and here’s what it said

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons invest to earn a second income, but with artificial intelligence getting better by the day, this Fool…

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Here’s how an investor could start buying shares like a billionaire – for £800

| Christopher Ruane

By learning some lessons from billionaire investors like Warren Buffett, a market newcomer could start buying shares on a limited…

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3 reasons to consider a Stocks and Shares ISA over a Cash ISA in 2025

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Not all ISAs are created equal. And if one is serious about building wealth, it’s important to choose the right…

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How much money would investors need to target a £10,000 monthly passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for passive income, but many simply don’t know what we can achieve. Dr James Fox lays…

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Here’s what Stocks and Shares ISA investors are buying in 2025 to build a second income

| Alan Oscroft

Which shares are investors buying right now in the hope of eventually retiring on a healthy second income? Quite a…

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Oh dear! Warren Buffett says people should only invest in companies they understand

| James Beard

Warren Buffett, the American billionaire, says research is the key to being a successful investor. But our writer thinks it’s…

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How much would an investor need in an ISA to earn a £700 monthly passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland digs into some numbers to show how a Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio could eventually throw off a…

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Here’s how £10k could set a stock market beginner on the path to riches in 2025!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sets out how taking a considered approach could mean even a stock market novice with £10k to invest…

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Here’s how compounding is the key to Stocks and Shares ISA growth

| Alan Oscroft

Should we take out our Stocks and Shares ISA income each year, or reinvest it in more shares? The difference…

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How much passive income could I earn from dividends by investing £5,000 a year in the UK stock market?

| Mark Hartley

When starting out it's often the first thing investors ask: how much passive income can I earn? Mark Hartley attempts…

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3 steps to start investing with under £300

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane walks through a trio of steps that someone who wants to start investing with just a few hundred…

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These 5 UK stocks are stinking out my portfolio – should I bin them?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has been picking over the scrapings of his investment portfolio, and found five UK stocks that are absolute…

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With a spare £3,000, here’s how a new investor could start buying shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how someone with a few thousand pounds and no prior stock market experience could start buying shares…

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How much would someone need in UK shares to earn £5,000 in passive income each month?

| Alan Oscroft

Thousands of Stocks and Shares ISA investors have built up more than a million pounds and can sit back and…

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How much would an investor need in an ISA to earn a £10,000 monthly passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

A £10,000 monthly passive income from a tax-free ISA would definitely be life-changing. Dr James Fox explores a formula for…

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Here’s how long-term loyalty to UK shares can lead to dazzling returns!

| Royston Wild

The most successful UK and US share investors buy shares to hold for the long term, as this report shows.

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My Legal & General shares have climbed just 7% — so how come I’m sitting on a 20% gain?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones' trading account is showing only a modest return on his Legal & General Shares, but on drilling down…

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Move over buy-to-let: here’s how to target a 6-figure passive income from a Stocks & Shares ISA

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredible vehicle for growing investments and earning a tax-free passive income. Dr James…

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The average Stocks and Shares ISA turned £10k into £25k in a decade. I aim to beat that

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is impressed by the long-term total return on the average Stocks and Shares ISA. Yet he still reckons…

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Should I avoid the FTSE 100 like the plague?

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 has enjoyed a stellar 2025 against a rocky economic backdrop. Is it time to get out of…

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2 FTSE 250 stalwarts that could help if we enter a recession this summer

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why a UK recession might be around the corner, but flags up a couple of FTSE 250…

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I asked DeepSeek AI to build me the perfect Stocks & Shares ISA, and here’s what it said

| Dr. James Fox

Building a great Stocks and Shares ISA can be challenging, so I asked AI upstart DeepSeek to design the ideal…

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How much is needed in an ISA for a £2k monthly second income

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an amazing vehicle for building wealth and earning a second income. Dr James Fox…

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