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£50k in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into passive income of £2k a month!

| Charlie Carman

Looking for places to put a big savings pot to work? I'd target £2,000 in monthly passive income by investing…

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How quickly could I become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire?

| Alan Oscroft

Does anyone dream of joining the ranks of Britain's Stocks and Shares ISA millionaires? Here's how we might be able…

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Down 36% from 2023’s high, this FTSE 100 stock looks cheap to me

| Mark Tovey

I'm bullish on Fresnillo, the FTSE 100 precious metals miner. The stock looks cheap, giving leveraged exposure to the gold…

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Interest rates at 5%! Is this a rare opportunity to build a lifelong second income?

| John Fieldsend

It’s been 15 years since interest rates were this high. Should I use this rare opportunity to work towards a…

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How the FTSE All-Share index can help investors become ISA millionaires

| Kevin Godbold

The FTSE All-Share index has produced more multi-bagging stocks than America’s stock market and it may continue to outperform.

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Glencore shares 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Stephen Wright

Glencore shares have fallen by 21% over the last 12 months. But Stephen Wright thinks that there’s more to this…

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Turning an empty ISA into a second income of £40k a year!

| Charlie Carman

Earning a second income is a key objective for many stock market investors. Here's how our writer would aim for…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares getting ready to take off?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have nearly doubled in price! But is there more upward potential left? Or is the engineering giant at…

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1 FTSE 250 stock to try and beat lingering inflation

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The latest inflation figures show the Consumer Price Index at 8.7%. But this FTSE 250 stock keeps on delivering results,…

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How I’d invest £400 in UK shares right now

| James Beard

UK shares appear to be out of favour with investors at the moment. But I think now's the ideal time…

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Why I’d buy dirt cheap shares to capitalise on the stock market recovery

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing money in the cheap shares of market leaders can produce much higher returns in the long run. Zaven Boyrazian…

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What’s next for the FTSE 100 in 2023?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Analyst forecasts project double-digit growth for the FTSE 100 index by May 2024. But can the UK's flagship index live…

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The FTSE 100 may be crashing but investors shouldn’t panic

| James Beard

The performance of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) has disappointed lately. But one person's trash is another's treasure, so it's time…

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Is investing in the stock market still worth it?

| Harshil Patel

It has been a bumpy road for stock market investments. Our writer looks ahead to see what to expect in…

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A once-in-a-decade chance for life-changing returns from a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Kevin Godbold

After a long period of economic uncertainty, valuations for stocks and shares are depressed and it’s a good time to…

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Starting from scratch? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores three of Warren Buffett’s most valuable tips for building sustainable long-term wealth in the stock market.

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Missed the bull market? Here are 3 shares to look at now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three stocks he likes for the next stage of the bull market. He believes they offer growth…

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How I’d invest £5k in this FTSE 100 stock market correction

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The stock market correction is creating interesting opportunities within the UK's flagship index. But not all depressed valuations are bargains.

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With cash yielding 6%, is dividend investing still worth it?

| Stephen Wright

Even with interest rates on cash savings higher than yields on FTSE 100 stocks, Stephen Wright thinks dividend investing is…

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I’d start buying shares using these 5 principles

| Christopher Ruane

Want to start buying shares? Christopher Ruane outlines a handful of things he would take into consideration before venturing into…

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How I’m buying cheap UK shares now and aiming to become a stock market millionaire

| Kevin Godbold

The status of a stock market millionaire really is within the grasp of private investors, even when they're on an…

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A thousand ways to make $1,000 like Warren Buffett

| James Beard

In 1937, Warren Buffett borrowed a book from his local library that changed his life. I think its contents are…

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What are the best UK shares to buy now when aiming for a million?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The best UK shares to buy may be firms with market-leading positions trading at cheap prices. And in the long…

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Forget buy-to-let! Start building to £1m with a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA could be a far more prudent method to build a seven-figure portfolio than…

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How to start building passive income with £25 a week

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Earning a passive income is one of the best ways to achieve financial freedom. Zaven Boyrazian explains how to start…

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With less than £1,000 in savings, here’s how I’d boost my monthly income… and ditch the credit cards

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks earning monthly income through dividends could be a great step towards financial security and fighting the rising…

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This could be a once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy cheap FTSE 100 stocks!

| Royston Wild

Opportunities to buy top FTSE 100 stocks at knock-down prices don’t come around every day. Striking while the iron's hot…

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Watch out! Here are some market crash warnings for UK stocks

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through recent housing data and interest rate speculation that he feels could put a dampener on UK…

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6.5% interest rates? Here’s what it means for Lloyds shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith weighs up the benefit to Lloyds shares of higher rates from net interest income against the risk of…

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Forget buy-to-let! I’m buying UK shares to target a second income

| John Fieldsend

If I wanted a second income, I’d say that buying UK shares is a better option than owning a buy-to-let…

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No savings at 30? Here’s my 3-step plan to earn £2k in passive income a month!

| Charlie Carman

It's never too late to start investing. If I made my first foray into the stock market at 30, here's…

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With the FTSE 100 at its lowest levels of 2023, is now the time to buy UK shares?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks patience is key with the FTSE 100 right now. But with the index at its lowest level…

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Is this cheap defensive FTSE 250 stock a must buy?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor takes a closer look at this FTSE 250 stock. Do its apparent value and defensive traits make it…

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Want to invest like Buffett? Buy Berkshire Hathaway shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how some investors can get exposure to what Buffett is buying and selling simply by holding Berkshire…

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3 reasons why the FTSE 100 is tumbling this week

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up latest events from across the pond, as well as poor UK construction data this morning as…

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No savings? I’d copy these Warren Buffett methods to build wealth

| Charlie Keough

Warren Buffett has amassed a fortune well into the billions from the stock market. Here, this Fool picks out some…

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How is Fundsmith performing in 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last year, Fundsmith lost money for investors. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at how the popular global equity fund is performing…

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I generated a 16% return across my ISA and SIPP in the first half of 2023. Here’s how

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon’s ISA and SIPP produced double-digit gains in the first half of the year, beating the FTSE 100 index…

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How to turn a £20k ISA into a second income of £10k a year!

| Charlie Carman

Earning a large second income from a year of maximum ISA contributions takes time, but here's how I'd aim for…

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How I’d earn a second income with £4.56 per week

| Stephen Wright

With the FTSE 100 6% off its highs, Stephen Wright thinks investing the price of a pint into dividend stocks…

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