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If a second stock market crash arrives in 2023, don’t waste it!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A second stock market crash in 2023 could present a rare bargain share buying opportunity for investors. Here's how to…

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Is 2023 a once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy cheap UK shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Does the news of the FTSE 100 hitting new record highs mean it's time to buy large-cap UK shares? Or…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in stocks to target £1,000 in annual passive income

| Charlie Carman

Earning passive income from the stock market is one of my key investment goals. Here's how I'd target a four-figure…

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Earnings season: what I’ve learned about the FTSE 100’s banks

| James Beard

Over the past two weeks, all of the banks in the FTSE 100 have reported their 2022 results. Which of…

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Why investing £1,666 is a magic number for my Stocks & Shares ISA

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how he can build up to investing £1,666 a month over time to help maximise his potential…

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I’d buy these cheap shares right now, to target an ISA million

| Alan Oscroft

I'm always on the lookout for cheap shares that I hope might one day get me on to the ever-growing…

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If a stock market crash is coming, I want to own these three companies

| Gordon

Plenty of experts are predicting a stock market crash in 2023, but even if this is true, I expect these…

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FTSE 100 stocks: a once-in-a-decade opportunity to get rich

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why 2023 might turn out to be the best year to buy FTSE 100 stocks, in a Stocks and…

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How I’d invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target lifelong passive income

| Charlie Carman

With a generous £20,000 annual allowance on offer, our writer explains how he'd use a Stocks and Shares ISA to…

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3 major UK shares being bought by company directors

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals three UK shares from the FTSE 100 that have been bought recently by insiders, and which one…

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No savings at 50? I’d buy FTSE 100 stocks and aim to retire on a growing passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian demonstrates that even when starting from scratch at 50, it's possible to build a lucrative pension pot.

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4 reasons to buy FTSE 100 stocks, despite the index hitting 8,000 points

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith continues to find value and great dividends among FTSE 100 stocks, despite the index as a whole having…

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5 reasons for and against a stock market crash this year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith presents both sides of the argument when thinking about a future potential stock market crash, and reveals how…

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Forget dropshipping! I’d rather follow Warren Buffett and build effortless passive income

| Ben McPoland

Dropshipping is touted as a simple passive income idea. Here's why this Fool thinks it's far from passive and would…

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How I’d invest £3 a day to try and earn passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing as little as £3 a day can lead to a surprisingly large passive income stream in the long run.…

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3 reasons I’d invest £500 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing with a Stocks and Shares ISA could be the best way to start building long-term wealth. Zaven Boyrazian explains…

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Forget the National Lottery: I’d aim to get rich by following Warren Buffett

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Following Warren Buffett's value investing strategy in 2023 could lead to substantial long-term returns. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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A 2023 stock market crash may be coming. Here’s what I’m doing now!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Fears of another stock market crash are rising, but what can investors do to protect their wealth and even capitalise…

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How I’d invest £500 in UK shares right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

What's the best way to invest small sums in UK shares in 2023? Zaven Boyrazian explores the options for starting…

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How I’d invest £200 a month in stocks to target £24,000 in annual passive income

| Charlie Carman

Investing little and often in the stock market can yield huge passive income returns in the long term. Here's how…

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Is a booming stock market a good time to start buying shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Despite the FTSE 100 hitting new highs, this writer has been buying shares. He'd consider doing the same even if…

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Warren Buffett has just bought or sold these 4 stocks. What should I do?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews the latest actions from Warren Buffett, noting a surprising share sale and also his buying more of…

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As the FTSE breaks 8,000, here’s how I’m sniffing out cheap shares

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 hitting its all-time high doesn’t mean shares are overvalued. Here’s how I’m looking for cheap shares to…

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The FTSE 100 has just reached 8,000! When will it hit 9,000?

| James Beard

Yesterday, for the first time, the FTSE 100 broke through the 8,000 barrier. Here's why I think the rally still…

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3 reasons the stock market could keep surging in 2023

| Charlie Carman

The stock market has made an explosive start to 2023. Our writer explores three factors that suggest a bullish outlook…

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How I could invest £25 a day to target a £2,500 monthly passive income

| Mark Tovey

With £25 a day, I could build a passive income worth £2,500 a month. I'm considering this golden portfolio allocation…

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Here’s how I’d invest £100,000 in UK shares right now

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 is rising, and the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline is approaching. Investors are liking the look of…

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I’d invest my first £500 in this high-dividend-yield FTSE 250 stock today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I think this top-notch, high-dividend-yield stock may potentially lay strong foundations for a starter investment portfolio.

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3 reasons I’d ditch buy-to-let property and buy FTSE 100 shares right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buy-to-let is a popular wealth-building strategy, but investing in FTSE 100 shares may be a faster and easier alternative.

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The FTSE 250 tanked by 30% in 2022! Here’s how I’d invest with a Stocks and Shares ISA today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in a bear market can be a risky endeavour, but it can also open the door to substantial returns…

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I’d put £66 a week into this high-yield property stock for £500 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

A lifetime of passive income is attainable with regular weekly investments. I’d invest in this real estate stock to get…

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Billionaires love these 3 stocks! Should I buy them for my portfolio?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright has been looking at what stocks the best in the business are buying. Can he learn anything from…

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The 2023 Stocks and Shares ISA countdown is on. What should we do?

| Alan Oscroft

Many investors will have avoided a Stocks and Shares ISA during the recent traumatic years on the stock market. But…

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How a stock market crash could turbocharge my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

This Fool thinks a market crash could actually benefit his Stocks and Shares ISA. Here's why he thinks this and…

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Could buying Cineworld shares be a classic beginner’s error?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer won't touch Cineworld shares. But if he was an investing novice, maybe he'd think they were a bargain.…

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Every stock market correction offers bargains. I’d grab cheap FTSE 250 stocks today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Bank of England is upgrading its outlook for the economy, but there's still time to capitalise on cheap stock…

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5 steps to making £500 in monthly passive income in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Discover the five simple-but-critical steps required to unlock sustainable long-term passive income in the stock market.

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With no savings, I’d use the Warren Buffett method to try and get rich

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Discover what lies at the heart of Warren Buffett's investment strategy and how to try and leverage it for superior…

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How I’d invest £200 in UK shares each month to target a £20,570 second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing small sums of money each month in UK shares can produce a surprisingly large stream of passive income over…

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3 Vanguard funds for 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon is considering adding low-cost Vanguard funds to his investment portfolio. Here are three he likes the look of…

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