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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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Are these 2 FTSE 100 stocks among the best shares to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These two FTSE 100 stocks are making strides to deliver growth, yet their share prices remain depressed. Is this a…

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No savings at 35? I’d use Warren Buffett’s secret sauce to build wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett just revealed his strategy for achieving market-beating returns in the long run and how investors can use his…

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Stocks to buy: is this the ultimate passive income investment?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright is looking for passive income from Realty Income. Its stable dividends put it firmly on his list of…

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Turning £3 a day into a £14,829 yearly second income

| John Fieldsend

With the right investment strategies, £3 a day could lead to a £14,829 yearly second income. Here’s how I’d go…

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£20k to invest? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £100k using Warren Buffett’s strategy

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett has generated extraordinary returns over the long term. Here, Ed Sheldon explains how he’d invest £20k today using…

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Buy in July! 2 FTSE 100 shares for building long-term wealth

| Stephen Wright

Which FTSE 100 shares will be worth more in 10 years than they are today? Stephen Wright sees two that…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA in July for lifelong passive income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright think this could be a great time to build a passive income portfolio in a Stocks and Shares…

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I’d use the stock market recovery to buy dirt cheap shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying bargain shares during this stock market recovery could unlock substantial long-term returns for prudent and patient investors.

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My 3 biggest stock market predictions for July

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith details what he's watching out for in the coming month, and why there's still plenty to play for…

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How I’d invest £700 in stocks and shares right now

| Kevin Godbold

A £700 investment now could be the first step towards making a million with shares over a lifetime for savvy…

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Here’s the FTSE 100’s biggest 2023 winner and its biggest loser. Are they worth buying?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers both the top of the FTSE 100 tree and the bottom now that we're halfway through the…

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The best and worst FTSE 100 stocks of 2023… so far

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright looks at the best and the worst of the FTSE 100 this year and asks which is the…

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The best and worst FTSE 250 stocks of 2023 (so far)

| Stephen Wright

At the halfway point of 2023, Stephen Wright looks at what’s been doing well in the FTSE 250… and what…

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Near its Covid-19 lows, this UK stock looks like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

| Stephen Wright

Forterra has best-in-class operations and a share price at pandemic lows. Stephen Wright thinks this UK stock is the bargain…

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Stocks and Shares ISAs tank in 2022? Here’s what I’d do now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Stocks and Shares ISAs of many British growth investors took a big hit in 2022, but what's the best course…

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3 steps to earning £100s in monthly passive income

| Paul Summers

Our writer breaks down how he'd go about earning hundreds of pounds in monthly passive income in only a few…

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3 reasons why the FTSE could be set for a second-half surge

| Alan Oscroft

Despite the global 2023 gloom, the FTSE is actually holding up pretty well. What might it take to turn back…

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Here’s how I’d start investing this summer with £100 a week

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out a few steps he would take if he wanted to start investing now for the first…

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How to turn a £20k ISA into a £750 monthly second income

| Alan Oscroft

It can take a while to build a second income from shares in an ISA. But starting early and staying…

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Interest rates at 5%! Can I now earn more with a Cash ISA than a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| John Fieldsend

The earnings potential of Cash ISAs got bumped up by the Bank of England recently. How do they now compare…

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How much passive income can I earn by maximising the £20k ISA limit for 10 years?

| Charlie Carman

Buying dividend shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA can be a great way to earn passive income, especially if…

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With interest rates at 5%, here are my top 3 passive income ideas

| Stephen Wright

Bonds, REITs, and preferred shares are among Stephen Wright’s best ideas to help UK investors earn passive income and fight…

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The best chance in a decade to buy UK shares for passive income!

| Alan Oscroft

Passive income investors might be wary of purchasing stocks and shares in today's gloom. But we could be heading for…

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£5 a day to invest? Here’s how I’d aim for a lifelong second income!

| Charlie Carman

Earning a second income from dividend stocks doesn't always require a large amount of spare cash. Investing little and often…

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End of the line for Cineworld shares: what we can learn

| Alan Oscroft

It seems the last few chapters in the Cineworld shares sage are about to be written. It's been painful, but…

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This 1 tip from Warren Buffett could be a game-changer for investors

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

By following this tip from the legendary Warren Buffett, investors could dramatically improve their returns, Edward Sheldon believes.

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If I’d invested £1,000 in the Haleon shares spin-off, here’s how much I’d have now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Haleon shares have been public for almost a year but investors remain hawkish over looming legal risks. Zaven Boyrazian investigates…

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What are the best UK shares to buy if the market melts down?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Consumer credit card debt is rising and may trigger another stock market meltdown, but what are the best shares to…

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Is this FTSE 100 stock one of the best shares to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock has surged more than 50% in the last 12 months following rising demand from customers. But…

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How I’d invest £20k in this FTSE 100 stock, to build a £10k annual income

| Alan Oscroft

What's the best way to lock in a lifelong second income? For me, it's high-dividend FTSE 100 stocks, plus the…

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No savings at 40? I’d aim to make a million by 65 from top FTSE 100 stocks like these

| Harvey Jones

Now seems like a tempting time to start investing in FTSE 100 stocks as the index looks attractively valued after…

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How to make a fortune from penny shares… or how to lose one

| Alan Oscroft

Penny shares have a greater chance of making money than those priced much higher, don't they? Please don't fall for…

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£50k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £20k of passive income per year

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

£50,000 in savings can be deployed in many ways. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at how it could be used to…

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What could happen if I invest £5 a day in the stock market for 25 years?

| Ben McPoland

The stock market can be a wealth-building machine if given enough time. But could just a fiver a day invested…

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Turning a high-yield ISA portfolio into a £35k+ yearly second income

| Ben McPoland

Investors living in the UK are able to enjoy the benefits of tax-free ISA accounts to build a sizeable second…

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Investing For Beginners

Down 31%, should I buy this 6.8% yield for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Ecora Resources shares have been sold off on a looming revenue loss. But has this created a buying opportunity for…

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Don’t just “save” for retirement! I’d buy high-quality UK shares instead

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in top-notch UK shares today could be a superior strategy for building a large pension pot versus just putting…

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Are we about to enjoy a new soaring stock market?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The S&P 500 is in a new bull stock market, and the FTSE 100 as well as the FTSE 250…

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How to invest £5 a day to build lifelong passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Reserving £5 a day is more than enough capital to build a lifetime passive income stream. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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