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I’m targeting huge dividends like Warren Buffett

| John Fieldsend

One of Warren Buffett’s investments earns over 50% in dividends on his original stake. Here’s how I’m targeting similar cash…

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How average savers can turn £180 a month into a lifelong second income

| John Fieldsend

A lifelong second income might seem unattainable, but here’s how average savers could achieve it even if saving only £180…

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How I pick shares to try and beat the FTSE 100

| Oliver Rodzianko

A FTSE 100 tracker fund is not the best place to invest for long-term price increases. Our writer tells us…

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Should investors rush to buy Aviva shares before the end of the year?

| Stephen Wright

The 7.5% dividend yield on Aviva shares is attractive. But Stephen Wright thinks a different FTSE 100 insurer is a…

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How I’d invest £4k in my SIPP with the aim of doubling my money

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through how he'd use dividend growth stocks to grow a SIPP pot consistently to achieve strong long-term…

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£3 a day vs £30 a day passive income plan

| John Fieldsend

What’s the difference between a £3 a day and £30 a day passive income plan? More to the point, how…

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No real savings? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to target financial freedom

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian highlights some of the core investing principles Warren Buffett uses to build and maintain his multi-billion-dollar fortune.

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Should I invest in a FTSE 100 ETF in 2024?

| Ben McPoland

This investor weighs up the pros and cons of choosing to invest in a fund that will passively track the…

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FTSE 250? No, I’d buy this index fund instead

| Oliver Rodzianko

Investing in index funds can be a profitable enterprise. Our author has been exploring the different options to determine the…

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After a recovery that Lazarus would have been proud of, is the easyJet share price worth a look?

| Stephen Wright

With its dividend restored and its balance sheet repaired, the easyJet share price looks like a bargain. But Stephen Wright…

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Here are 3 Warren Buffett lessons I’m taking into 2024

| Charlie Keough

Warren Buffett is a source of inspiration for many. As we head towards 2024, this Fool is using the great…

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If I’d put £20k into a Stocks and Shares ISA 10 years ago, here’s what I could have had now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Invested the right way, a Stocks and Shares ISA could have delivered enormous returns over the last decade, says Edward…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in dividend shares for £500 a month in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explores how much he’d need to invest in FTSE 100 dividend shares to generate an attractive second income…

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How much do I need to invest to make a living from the stock market?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers not only how he could make a living from the stock market but also the numbers needed…

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Forget savings accounts, here’s how Warren Buffett can make me richer

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett is one of the best teachers in the investing world. So, here's how I can channel the Oracle…

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I think these are my best growth shares to buy with £1,000

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through some shares to buy that he likes for next year, with a particular focus on retail…

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3 reasons the Rolls-Royce share price can keep going higher

| Stephen Wright

It might be the top-performing FTSE 100 stock of 2023, but Stephen Wright thinks the Rolls-Royce share price can go…

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Putting £300 aside each month? Here’s how I’d aim for £52,588 in passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Lots of us put money aside. But it's what we do with that money that counts. Dr James Fox details…

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2 top FTSE 100 stocks for investors to consider buying in December

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright has two FTSE 100 stocks to consider buying in December. One is a recovering growth stock, the other…

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Could the Lloyds share price hit 85p in 2024?

| Stephen Wright

Morgan Stanley analysts say the Lloyds share price could reach 85p in 2024. But could a possible windfall tax throw…

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I wouldn’t start investing by buying penny shares. Here’s why!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why, if he was to start investing for the first time already knowing what he does now,…

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3 top Vanguard funds to consider for 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These three Vanguard funds could help investors build a well balanced, diversified investment portfolio with plenty of growth potential.

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Can this FTSE 250 stock rally from an all-time low?

| Stephen Wright

With shares in Dr. Martens down 54% this year and at an all-time low, Stephen Wright wonders whether it’s time…

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£2,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into an £8,738 second income

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us invest for a second income. However, if we don't have a substantial pot of money, we're going…

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3 reasons the BP share price could surge in 2024

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright outlines why resilient oil prices, lower inflation, and the avoidance of a global recession could send the BP…

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Will the stock market Santa rally continue through 2024?

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s why I think the signs look good for a potentially enduring broad-based stock market rally through December and beyond.

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How I’d turn £100 a month into a lifetime of passive income

| Charlie Keough

This Fool is keen to create extra streams of passive income now to help him further down the line. With…

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I’m using this strategy to generate a second income stream for a comfortable retirement

| Mark Hartley

With only £100 a month, this Fool UK contributor is aiming to secure a comfortable retirement with a second income…

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Why I’d buy cheap UK shares to aim for a million

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks UK shares are bargains compared to US stocks and government bonds. But how much would he have…

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With no savings at 40, I’d use Warren Buffett’s golden rule to build wealth

| John Fieldsend

One of Warren Buffett’s favourite tips for building wealth is sometimes called his ‘golden rule’. Here’s how he uses it…

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2 rising UK stocks I’m buying for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Stephen Wright

With house prices down, Stephen Wright is using his Stocks and Shares ISA to cash in on strong rental demand…

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Where will the FTSE 100 finish 2023?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After hitting record highs in February, the FTSE 100 is down around 1% over six months and one year. But…

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How to invest like Charlie Munger! 5 top tips for beginners

| Royston Wild

Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett changed the investing landscape for the better. Here are some top tools that investors of…

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I would grab these cheap shares before prices rise again

| Mark Hartley

With the UK market in a slump, this Fool UK contributor is looking at buying up some cheap shares before…

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Will the stock market rally in December? 

| Harvey Jones

2023 has been a mixed year for shares but that could all be forgotten if we get a good old-fashioned…

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How I’d invest my first £100 today to target an £11,687 passive income

| John Fieldsend

If I were to invest my first £100 again, I’d avoid common pitfalls and target an £11,687 passive income with…

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£50k in savings? Here’s what I could earn from a Cash ISA and a Stocks and Shares ISA

| John Fieldsend

If I was starting with £50k to invest, here’s how much I could earn by leaving it in a tax-efficient…

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£0 in savings? Here are 3 simple steps to start earning passive income!

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman outlines three simple steps for stock market investors to consider when building a passive income portfolio from scratch.

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Charlie Munger: how to invest like one of the very best

| Stephen Wright

As news of Charlie Munger’s passing breaks, Stephen Wright looks at some of the principles behind the success of one…

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What’s the best way to turn an empty Stocks and Shares ISA into a million?

| Alan Oscroft

How much difference can time have on our chances of making a Stocks and Shares ISA million? Hang on tight,…

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