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How I’d invest £1k in UK shares right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to avoid novice mistakes when investing a £1,000 lump sum in UK shares in a volatile…

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£20k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to transform that into a £16k second income!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details a time-tested strategy for turning savings into a second income, and notes some of his top…

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4 FTSE 250 stocks I’d love to buy right now!

| Royston Wild

I think these FTSE 250 stocks could be great buys for a winning portfolio. I expect them to deliver huge…

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How I’d invest £200 a month for an £11,268 second income

| John Fieldsend

Could a £200 a month saving rate lead to a £11,268 second income? I think it’s more than possible, and…

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Why the stock market could still crash in 2023

| Stephen Wright

The macroeconomic situation in the UK has Stephen Wright wary of a stock market crash. Here’s how he’s getting himself…

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With no savings at 30, I’d use Warren Buffett’s golden rule to build wealth

| John Fieldsend

If I wanted to build wealth with stocks starting with no savings at 30, Warren Buffett’s golden rule might be…

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5 things to understand before you start investing

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane lays out a handful of principles he would bear in mind if he was to start investing for…

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Can I buy ARM shares as one of the biggest IPOs ever launches today?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith previews the IPO of ARM shares and explains why it's best to be careful about buying within the…

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I’d buy 11,260 shares in these stocks for hundreds in monthly second income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals five stocks that he believes could set him up for hundreds of pounds in dividends as a…

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How investors could aim for a £20k second income using the Warren Buffett method

| Alan Oscroft

Warren Buffett is perhaps the most successful stocks and shares investor ever. Who better to turn to to learn how…

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How to aim to turn a £20k ISA into a £10,595 yearly second income!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains how UK investors can take advantage of the tax-efficient status of an ISA to earn a sizeable…

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Doing these 5 things could land me a £1m Stocks & Shares ISA

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains five practical but strategic points he believes will enhance the returns on a Stocks & Shares ISA.

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Here are Warren Buffett’s best tips to eventually generate £200 in monthly passive income

| John Choong

Warren Buffett's investments have made him one of the richest people alive. And he's shared many tips to help others…

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£10k of savings? Here’s how I’d use FTSE 100 stocks to try and double it

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how he'd take £10k and try to double it in the next decade via a mix of…

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Are Stocks and Shares ISAs a good investment in 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains how Stocks and Shares ISAs work and looks at some of the investment options available within these…

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2 top investment trusts for a beginner Stocks & Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains why he would look at these two FTSE 250 trusts if he were just starting to construct…

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One FTSE 100 company I think Warren Buffett should buy

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks Admiral’s competitive advantages mean the FTSE 100 insurer would be a great addition to Berkshire Hathaway’s insurance…

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FTSE 100 index: here are my 3 predictions for 2024

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

2024 is set to be an interesting year for the FTSE 100. Zaven Boyrazian shares his three predictions for the…

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FTSE 250 correction: a once-in-a-decade chance to get richer?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the FTSE 250 fluctuating a lot, does the UK’s flagship growth-focused index contain terrific long-term bargains for investors?

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How I’m using cheap shares to capitalise on the stock market recovery

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying cheap shares today could propel an investment portfolio to new heights in the long run as the stock market…

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At 223p, are Rolls-Royce shares a slam-dunk buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have nearly tripled in a year, but even after this explosive growth, is the stock still dirt cheap?…

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Stock market depression: a once-in-a-decade chance to get richer

| Dr. James Fox

The stock market has an impressive way of getting back on track. So what should investors make of the depressed…

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How I’d aim to turn an empty Stocks & Shares ISA into £80k a year

| Dr. James Fox

A Stocks and Shares ISA can be a great way to build a portfolio that generates plenty of passive income…

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£10k in an ISA? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £100k

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With a regular savings plan, a sound investment strategy, and a long-term mindset, it’s possible to build up a huge…

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Can I turn an empty Stocks and Shares ISA into a million pounds?

| Alan Oscroft

How quickly could we build up a million pounds in a Stocks and Shares ISA? It might come a lot…

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£25k in savings? How I’d aim to transform that into an annual £10k second income!

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love a second income. Whether we put that towards bills or holidays, it could certainly make life easier.…

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How to aim for a £1k monthly dividend income using the Warren Buffett method

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By following Warren Buffett, investors can potentially start generating a decent passive income from stocks, even on a modest salary.

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Lloyds shares are falling and dividends are rising! Time to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares have disappointed investors for years, even with dividends. But is that all about to change? Zaven Boyrazian investigates.

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How I’d aim to transform £5 a day into £17.5k of annual passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

Passive income is the holy grail for many investors and by using tax-free wrappers, it's easier to achieve than most…

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Down 91%, this FTSE 250 stock looks dirt cheap to me

| Stephen Wright

The 91% decline in the Synthomer share price since 2021 makes it the worst-performing FTSE 250 stock. But Stephen Wright…

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Building a £27,756 second income from scratch

| John Fieldsend

Investing in stocks never looks more difficult than when you’re starting from scratch, so let’s see how I might target…

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Should I overpay my mortgage or invest in 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Overpaying a mortgage can be a sensible move. But investing the money in the stock market instead can sometimes provide…

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3 stocks I’m avoiding at all costs!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer puts a stake in the ground and highlights two stocks in the UK and one in the US…

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‘The Big Short’ is preparing for a stock market crash!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Micheal Burry believes there’s still too much speculation and that a stock market crash is coming soon. Is he right?…

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How I’d aim to turn an empty ISA into a second income of £25k per year!

| Alan Oscroft

We all invest in the hope of some day drawing down a comfortable second income, don't we? I wish I'd…

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2023 recovery: a once-in-a-lifetime chance to build a £2m Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The 2023 recovery continues to provide investors with a rare opportunity to potentially build a multimillion-pound Stocks and Shares ISA.

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Saving for retirement? I’d rather buy cheap UK shares to build a better pension

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in dirt cheap UK shares using a SIPP could be a far better way to build a chunky pension…

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Are Manchester United shares as undervalued as the media suggests?

| Dr. James Fox

On Tuesday, Manchester United shares experienced their worst day of trading since listing 11 years ago. Dr James Fox takes…

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Can I get rich by listening to Warren Buffett?

| John Fieldsend

Warren Buffett has spent a lifetime giving out simple yet thoughtful advice on investing. Could I use it to build…

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3 reasons to consider buying the Apple stock dip now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes the China headlines impacting Apple stock, but argues that there are several reasons why this is actually…

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