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How I’d target £17,673 passive income with just £100 a week

| Dr. James Fox

Our Foolish writer explains how he’d build a portfolio capable of generating a life-changing passive income with limited capital.

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If I’d put £20k into a FTSE All-Share tracker fund 10 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

A lot of UK investors have money in FTSE All-Share tracker funds. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at how these products…

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How I could earn a second income worth £35,000

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for a second income. Our writer explains how he's making it work and shares tips for…

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No savings at 35? I’d use Warren Buffett’s method to try and build massive wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett made most of his multi-billion-dollar fortune after turning 50. So what was his trick to building enormous wealth…

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My Stocks and Shares ISA is ready for a 2024 stock market correction. Is yours?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A new market correction may be on its way. Zaven Boyrazian explains how he’s preparing his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Surely the Lloyds share price has gone too high?

| Dr. James Fox

The Lloyds share price climbed 8.4% in the week of the election. Dr James Fox explores whether the stock has…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to buy FTSE shares for passive income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even with the market rally, many FTSE shares are trading at dirt cheap valuations, creating a rare opportunity to lock…

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The Bank of England predicts another stock market correction! Who cares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Concerns are on the rise as the UK’s central bank anticipates a sharp correction in asset prices. But can investors…

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Here’s Buffett’s ‘secret sauce’ to finding the best UK shares to buy today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores the secrets behind Warren Buffett’s investing strategy that led him to discover incredible marketing-beating stocks.

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How to try and build a £250k Stocks and Shares ISA from scratch, starting in 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With a regular savings plan and a smart investment strategy, it’s possible to build wealth within a Stocks and Shares…

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At 52-week highs, here’s what may be next for the Lloyds share price

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes the strong rally in the Lloyds share price in the recent past and explains why the good…

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My Aviva share price prediction for the second half of 2024

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines some key influencing factors for the Aviva share price in coming months and explains how he thinks…

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A stock market correction may be near, warns this Warren Buffett metric

| Ben McPoland

A famous Warren Buffett valuation indicator just flashed a silent warning to investors, suggesting the market may be dangerously overheated.

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If I had to start again from scratch, this would be the first FTSE stock I’d buy!

| Charlie Keough

This Fool does most of his shopping on the FTSE. But if he had to start from zero today, Games…

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£5,000 in savings? I’d start investing today with this UK stock

| Stephen Wright

An impending interest rate cut means right now could be a great time to start investing. But what are the…

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Here’s how I’d start investing in the stock market with a spare £800

| Christopher Ruane

Getting started in the stock market doesn't necessarily require thousands of pounds. Our writer explains how he'd start now on…

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If I’d put £5k in Roll-Royce shares 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have dominated in 2024, surging by triple-digits as the business makes a stellar comeback. But how much money…

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7.3% yield! Is this one of the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I’m hunting for the best dividend stocks in the FTSE 100. Could this industry leader be the answer to longlasting…

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As stock markets rise, here’s what Warren Buffett’s doing

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The market’s on a terrific run so far this year. But some forecasts predict stocks to take another tumble, and…

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How to grow an empty Stocks and Shares ISA to £100k

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian cuts through the fluff and breaks down the path to building a £100k Stocks and Shares ISA through…

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How to invest £500 a month in an ISA and aim for a passive income worth £70,000

| Dr. James Fox

Our writer believes there's never a better time to start investing for a passive income than today. This is how…

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£3,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d use that to start investing today

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane uses his market experience to explain how he'd start investing on a limited budget for the first time.

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How investing in a SIPP can build generational wealth

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

SIPPs are tax-efficient investment vehicles. So putting money into them can be a brilliant way to build wealth for future…

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How I’d aim to build a £48,000 income from FTSE shares and never work again!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By investing in FTSE shares each month, investors can establish a chunky second income stream that may even open the…

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No savings? Here’s how I’d turn an empty ISA into a second income worth £18,000

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us have the goal of a second income, but many Britons turn to property. Our writer explains how…

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1 stock I’d avoid like the plague in today’s stock market

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

There are plenty of popular companies on the stock market, but not all are worthy of investment. Here’s one I…

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How to invest £300 a month in UK shares to target a £40,700 income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing regularly and consistently in UK shares is a proven strategy to earn some extra income for a more lavish…

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New to investing? These are 2 of my best UK shares to buy to kick start a portfolio!

| Sumayya Mansoor

It’s hard to decide which shares to buy when it comes to a brand new portfolio. This Fool explains how…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’m watching after the election

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall is keeping a close eye on a couple of big name FTSE 100 shares after the Labour Party's…

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What Labour’s win means for UK stocks and the FTSE

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Research shows that UK stocks have performed better when a particular party's in power. But investors shouldn't get hung up…

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Saving £400 a month? I’d buy FTSE stocks to help me retire early

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how he can take advantage of FTSE stocks with high growth potential to increase the value of…

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Here’s how I’d use a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for £1 million

| Ben McPoland

This writer reckons taking the Foolish long-term approach to investing could help him turn his Stocks and Shares ISA into…

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Could the general election result spark a stock market crash?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the implications of the general election result, but explains why he doesn't feel an imminent stock market…

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1 FTSE AIM stock that could thrive under the new Labour government

| Stephen Wright

Labour has promised an average of 500,000 new houses a year. Stephen Wright thinks a FTSE brick manufacturer could be…

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2 picks I’d love to add to my Stocks and Shares ISA in July

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright is focused on quality investments in his Stocks and Shares ISA. That means great business, but only when…

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I’d buy this UK big-cap stock in July without hesitation

| Kevin Godbold

I think this UK stock is one of the best opportunities in the FTSE 100 and it looks like a…

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£20,000 in savings? I’d invest in the stock market to aim for a 9% annual return

| Stephen Wright

Cash ISAs are reaching record levels ahead of the general election. But Stephen Wright thinks the stock market could be…

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Here’s my prediction for the best FTSE 100 stocks for H2

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith details keys events that he's watching out for in the coming six months and explains which FTSE 100…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in UK shares before the general election

| Stephen Wright

Is this a good time to buy UK shares? Stephen Wright thinks there are opportunities for investors looking to buy…

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Be prepared for a FTSE 100 correction, says the Bank of England

| Dr. James Fox

The Bank of England recently suggested that a stock market correction had become more likely. Our writer takes a closer…

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