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No savings at 25? I’d start by investing £3k in these 3 red-hot FTSE 100 shares

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones thinks these three FTSE 100 stocks would be a great way to kickstart a portfolio of UK shares.…

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These FTSE stocks could surge with inflation back at 2%

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains several reasons why lower inflation is good for FTSE stocks, and provides examples of those he thinks…

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Here’s how I’d aim to get rich with Warren Buffett’s strategy, starting with just £500

| Oliver Rodzianko

Our author says Warren Buffett's strategy of long-term wealth building can make even the most humble of us richer over…

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Why I can’t afford to not invest in these FTSE 100 shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why certain FTSE 100 shares from sectors including banking and property have driven the index's gains recently.

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This UK stock has gained 42% since I bought it, but I think it’s still a bargain

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines his reasons for thinking that a UK stock he owns has the potential to keep rallying for…

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£20k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to grow that into £1m and generate passive income

| Oliver Rodzianko

Our author says turning £20k into £1m is really possible with patience and strategy. Here's how he's planning his passive…

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My top 3 picks today for a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Here are three very different investments to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA, covering both the UK and US…

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If I’d put £15k into this FTSE 250 stock in 2008, I’d have over £1.26m today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This multi-billion-pound business has created plenty of millionaires over the last 16 years, but can it repeat this performance?

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If I’d put £5k in a FTSE 100 tracker fund 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in a FTSE 100 index fund is a terrific way to start building wealth passively with minimum effort. But…

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I’d start investing by buying shares with these 3 characteristics

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he would start investing if he was beginning from scratch, using a trio of key principles…

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5 simple steps to build a £1,000 a month passive income portfolio

| Ben McPoland

Our writer sets out an actionable five-step plan to generate £12k a year in passive income through investing in high-quality…

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I’d start investing £1,000 a month from July for £60,000 passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how to capitalise on tax-free investment allowances in order to earn a life-changing passive income.

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Starting from scratch at 40? I’d use Warren Buffett’s golden rule to build wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett’s golden rule could be the key that unlocks tremendous wealth for long-term investors, even when starting later in…

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£20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £100k

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the right game plan, a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA can be transformed into a six-figure nest egg in…

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If I had a spare £2,000 in an ISA, I’d rush to buy this bargain FTSE 100 stock

| Ben McPoland

This Fool reckons two grand invested in this high-quality FTSE 100 share today could pay off handsomely a few years…

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Is it better to start buying shares with £5,000 or £500?

| Christopher Ruane

Does it make sense to start buying shares with more money, or less? Our writer shares his take on some…

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I’d aim for a million buying just a few FTSE shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These FTSE shares have turned long-term investors into multi-millionaires! Zaven Boyrazian breaks down the winning traits to look for.

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The great stock market recovery is under way!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A new bull market's here, and UK stocks are already surging in double digits! But even with this momentum, there…

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4 new stocks I’ve bought for my ISA and SIPP in 2024!

| Ben McPoland

This Fool highlights four very different shares he's added to his SIPP and Stocks and Shares ISA portfolios so far…

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£1,000 to invest? Here’s how I’d hunt the best UK shares to try and double my money

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

There are lots of different strategies to double our money using UK shares, but Zaven Boyrazian breaks down one of…

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17% of my Stocks and Shares ISA is invested in these 2 UK shares

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright looks to focus on investments in companies that have strong competitive advantages. And two UK shares stand out…

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2 UK stocks that could do well out of the general election

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs the rule over two UK stocks that may benefit from higher spending on healthcare, consumer staples and…

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Start supercharging passive income with REITs!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Are REITs the ultimate investment for boosting income generated from a portfolio? Zaven Boyrazian explores some of the most lucrative…

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AI stocks vs EV shares; which is the best sector for me to invest in?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers the recent rally in AI stocks and weighs up whether to allocate more money there versus EV…

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How I’d aim to grow my Stocks & Shares ISA from £20k to £1m

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how diversification and focusing on sectors for the future can help grow his Stocks and Shares ISA.

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Down 14% in a month, is this the FTSE 100’s biggest bargain right now?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith mulls over whether he should buy one of the worst-performing FTSE 100 stocks based on it being an…

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How long does it take to become a millionaire using a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Stephen Wright

The average Stocks and Shares ISA has returned 9.64% a year over the last decade. That turns a £1,000 monthly…

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2 no-brainer UK shares I wish I’d known about when I started investing

| Mark Hartley

When starting out in the investing world, it can be scary. Here are two stable UK shares to consider for…

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Should I buy Shein shares after the IPO?

| Jesse Williamson

Jesse Williamson looks at whether Shein shares could be a good investment with an IPO imminent.

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What are the best stocks to buy with £500 in 2024?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down a growth and income share from his portfolio that he believes are the best stocks to…

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Up 55%, the Rolls-Royce share price just keeps rising! Am I missing out?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Momentum in the Rolls-Royce share price is putting the FTSE 100 to shame! Am I missing out by staying on…

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Should I buy this FTSE 100 giant sitting near its 52-week low?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This popular FTSE 100 stock is having a tough ride in 2024. But is this secretly a buying opportunity for…

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I’d start buying shares with £600 like this

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been investing years. So if he was to start buying shares on a limited budget, how would…

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2 UK stocks that could benefit from the growth of AI

| Stephen Wright

Investing in AI isn’t just about semiconductor stocks. Investors should also pay attention to the potential for a huge boost…

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Here’s how I’d build £1,000 a month in passive income starting from scratch

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at a way to build up a one-grand-a-month passive income stream from dividend stocks over the next…

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This is Warren Buffett’s biggest stock investment. Should I buy its shares too?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Over 40% of Warren Buffett’s portfolio is invested in a single company. Does that make it one of the best…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Lloyds shares at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares are on the rise despite the risk of an interest rate cut emerging later in the year. So,…

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Is June a can’t-miss opportunity to try and get rich with UK shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

UK shares are on fire right now, with the FTSE 100 already up by double digits! So is 2024 the…

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How to create a ton of passive income with two easy steps

| Dr. James Fox

With a well-resourced ISA and a data-driven approach to picking the right stocks, our writer says we can earn quite…

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Here’s how I’d start investing with £8 a week

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would start investing for the first time if he had his chance over again, with…

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