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Would you take a million pounds now or let 1p double every day for a month?

| Ben McPoland

A million pounds in the hand now sounds like a no-brainer deal to take. But the incredible power of compound…

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Where to invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn extra income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in top-notch companies inside a Stocks and Shares ISA could be the key to lifelong passive income. Zaven Boyrazian…

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3 tactics to beat a volatile stock market

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Experiencing a volatile stock market for the first time can be scary. But savvy investors can use simple strategies to…

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Building a £100k ISA from scratch

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon shows how it’s possible to build up a six-figure ISA in less than 10 years by saving regularly…

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£5,000 to invest? Here’s how I’d hunt the best UK shares to double my money

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

There are many different investing strategies to double my money with UK shares. Here are two tried-and-tested methods that could…

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How to invest £350 monthly in shares to target £133,000 annual passive income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Consistently investing small sums of capital in stocks can build multi-million pound portfolios and six-figure passive income streams. Here’s how.

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£10k invested in FTSE 100 shares in the crash would be worth this much now

| Alan Oscroft

Buying FTSE 100 shares after the stock market crash looks like it was a good idea. Here's why it could…

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I wouldn’t ‘save’ for retirement, but I’d invest in dirt cheap FTSE 100 shares today

| Harvey Jones

I believe FTSE 100 shares will generate a far superior return to cash over the longer run. Especially at today's…

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Should I buy these 7 stocks due to be promoted to the FTSE 250?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals the likely contenders to be promoted next week to the FTSE 250 and mulls over what to…

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I’d aim to turn an empty ISA into £3,057 monthly passive income

| John Fieldsend

An empty ISA? If that was my starting point, I’d look to invest in stocks to create a superb passive…

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How to try and turn a £20k ISA into a £16,400 annual second income

| Alan Oscroft

If I were starting today and looking to build a nice second income, here's how I'd go about it using…

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3 Warren Buffett quotes every Stocks and Shares ISA investor should know

| Alan Oscroft

In need of guidance for investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here's some from an ace investor who's not…

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FTSE 350 slips: 3 reasons to buy the dip!

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 have fallen into near-correction territory. Here, Dr James Fox gives three reasons to buy…

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4 reasons to buy the stock market dip after 7 days of losses

| Jon Smith

After the stock market edged back from a losing streak, Jon Smith explains why this could still be the time…

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After a week of FTSE 100 falls, is it time to buy the dip?

| Alan Oscroft

We don't often get a solid week of stock market falls. But if I think the Footsie is cheap, I…

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Which are the best UK shares for artificial intelligence (AI)?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes some of the big AI players from the US but tries to find some UK shares closer…

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How I’d try and turn £50k in savings into a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA

| John Fieldsend

Thousands of people have reached the million mark in a Stocks and Shares ISA. Is it possible to join them…

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Warren Buffett: 3 life-changing investing tips every investor should know

| John Choong

Warren Buffett has been one of the most successful investors. Here are three of his most successful tips on how…

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I’d buy FTSE 100 shares before the index surges past 8,000

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Economic uncertainty continues to plague the stock market. Yet analyst forecasts predict FTSE 100 shares remain on track for long-term…

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The Rolls-Royce share price is up 110%! Is it still undervalued?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price still looks cheap, even after doubling! Is this a chance for investors to jump on the…

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When will the Lloyds share price reach £1 again?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Is the Lloyds share price on track to hit the magic £1 threshold in 2023? Or should investors steer their…

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2 top FTSE 100 stocks to buy during a sell-off

| Stephen Wright

While the stock market battles with wage growth fuelling inflation, Stephen Wright has two of the FTSE 100’s best businesses…

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I’m taking advantage of this rare opportunity to buy FTSE 100 stocks

| Charlie Keough

Given that FTSE 100 stocks look cheap, this Fool plans to capitalise and snap up some undervalued stocks. Here's how…

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How to target £1m by investing £750 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing money regularly through a Stocks and Shares ISA can lead to major wealth in the long run, potentially even…

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I don’t care if the stock market crashes in 2023. I’m buying bargain shares today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Jeremy Grantham is predicting a new stock market crash. But should investors ignore his warnings and keep investing anyway? Zaven…

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Start hunting for bargain UK shares before the stock market recovers

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The time to buy UK shares is when they’re cheap, not expensive. And there are plenty of bargains in the…

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How to make a passive income with just £300 a month in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Deploying this long-term passive income strategy may help investors to build a sizeable income stream, even starting with small sums.

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Near a 52-week low, this FTSE 100 stock looks like a buy to me

| Stephen Wright

Halma shares are close to their 52-week lows after an earnings wobble. But Stephen Wright thinks this FTSE 100 stock…

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1 Warren Buffett tip that’s helped me build wealth

| John Fieldsend

People travel across the world to hear Warren Buffett give out tips on investing at his company’s meetings. Here’s perhaps…

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4,000 ISA millionaires! Here’s how I’d target a £1.4m Stocks and Shares ISA today

| John Fieldsend

The number of UK citizens who have reached £1m in ISA accounts now stands at 4,000! Here’s how I’d aim…

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Who’d bet $1.6bn on a stock market crash?

| Alan Oscroft

The headlines are full of stock market crash fears right now. And one big US investor just put a lot…

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Are BP shares a good investment for my ‘green’ portfolio?

| Oliver Rodzianko

BP is contending for its shares to be ‘green’ and ESG-friendly, but there are stronger candidates in my portfolio with…

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The FTSE 100 index could hit 8,000 again in 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 has struggled in 2023. However, Edward Sheldon believes the index is still capable of generating solid returns…

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Is there a FTSE 100 crash coming? Here’s why I say no

| Alan Oscroft

It seems like we read a new headline talking up the chances of a FTSE 100 crash almost every day.…

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With the Admiral share price soaring, is the stock a buy after earnings?

| Stephen Wright

As the Admiral share price rises after its trading update, here’s why Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE 100 insurance company…

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5 actions I’d take with a stock market crash

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains various specific investment actions he'd take if a stock market crash unfolds at some point in the…

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How to turn a £20k ISA into a £17,423 yearly second income

| John Fieldsend

If I was starting from scratch with an ISA account, I think I'd aim to turn it into a useful…

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This is what Warren Buffett bought and sold last quarter

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith discusses the key stocks that Warren Buffett bought and sold recently, and what this indicates about his mindset…

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7 steps to earn a £20,000 second income

| Charlie Carman

Want to earn a £20k second income by investing in dividend stocks? Charlie Carman explains how to approach this goal…

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Which shares has Warren Buffett been buying and what does it say about the stock market?

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett looks to be betting on the housing market, with investments in DR Horton, Lennar, and NVR. Should UK…

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