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Just released: our 3 top income-focused stocks to consider buying in December [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

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Recently released: December’s higher-risk, high-reward stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Fire ideas will tend to be more adventurous and are designed for investors who can stomach a bit more volatility.

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Just released: our top 3 small-cap stocks to consider buying in December [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Small-cap shares tend to be more volatile than larger companies, so we suggest investors should look to build up a…

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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to consider buying in December [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

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Just released: our 3 top income-focused stocks to consider buying before December [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

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Just released: November’s higher-risk, high-reward stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Fire ideas will tend to be more adventurous and are designed for investors who can stomach a bit more volatility.

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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to consider buying in November [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

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Just released: October’s lower-risk, higher-yield Share Advisor recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Ice ideas will usually offer a steadier flow of income and is likely to be a slower-moving but more stable…

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Turning an empty portfolio into a passive income stream worth £157,046 yearly!

| Dr. James Fox

Passive income is the holy grail for many investors. Here, Dr James Fox demonstrates how it's possible to turn an…

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How I’d start investing today to try and turn an empty portfolio into £117,784 in yearly income!

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love to earn a second income, or just a passive one. Here, Dr James Fox explains how he'd…

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How my ISA could generate £98,100 in passive income a year!

| Dr. James Fox

UK residents can use the Stocks and Shares ISA to generate easy, tax-free income - even starting with nothing. Dr…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to earn a second income from an empty portfolio!

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love to have a second income. Just a little something to make life easier. Here, Dr James Fox…

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett and buying UK shares on sale in 2023!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how Warren Buffett achieved 19.8% annualised returns for the last 60 years and how British investors can…

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No savings at 40? I’d start building passive income streams with dividend stocks

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to use dividend stocks to build a passive income portfolio from scratch to boost my wealth…

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Turning an empty ISA into £98,154 of extra income every year!

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all benefit from some extra income here and there. But what if we could generate life-changing passive income from…

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I’m not waiting for the next stock market crash to buy cheap UK shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The bears are calling for a new stock market crash in 2023, but investors waiting for something that may never…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy cheap UK shares for passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

Passive income is an investment goal for many Britons. Here, Dr James Fox explains how now is a great opportunity…

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Forget buy-to-let! This property investment offers an 8% dividend yield

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

REITs like this one offer investors the potential for massive dividend yields from property investments without having to get their…

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£1k to invest? This is my top stock to buy

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian runs through his top stock to buy in 2023 as this key industry begins to ramp back up…

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With inflation coming down, is a bull market coming for the FTSE 100?

| Stephen Wright

Despite a positive week for the FTSE 100, Stephen Wright thinks there’s plenty for UK investors to be aware of…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to aim for a million in a Stocks and Shares ISA!

| Alan Oscroft

What's the secret to building Stocks and Shares ISA wealth? Invest the most we can each year, and start early.…

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CRH’s share price sits at record highs! Here’s why the FTSE stock is a top buy

| Royston Wild

The CRH share price has taken off in 2023. Yet on paper the FTSE 100 firm still offers great value.…

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A once-in-a-lifetime chance to make more money than my boss with rising passive income

| Ben McPoland

Total earnings can be from my active employment and a stream of passive income on the side. Over time, this…

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I can’t stop buying Lloyds shares! Should I start buying Barclays instead?

| Harvey Jones

Lloyds shares are a key portfolio building block, but I'm wondering whether I should diversify into another FTSE 100 bank…

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2 UK dividend shares I’d buy to hold to 2030!

| Royston Wild

These UK dividend shares offer yields above the 3.7% average for FTSE companies. Here's why I'm aiming to buy them…

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Is the FTSE 100 at the start of a new bull market?

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100's flying following the release of forecast-busting inflation data this week. Can it continue to soar? And should…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks for investors to buy and hold to 2030!

| Royston Wild

I think these FTSE 100 shares are exceptional buys for long-term investors. Here's why they're on my radar right now.

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How much passive income would I receive from £10,000 in Lloyds shares?

| John Fieldsend

Lloyds shares look a better bet for passive income than they have for years. How much could I expect from…

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Could the Airtel Africa share price crash to less than a pound?

| Christopher Ruane

The Airtel Africa share price has been falling. Our writer thinks it could fall further, but also sees long-term potential…

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This household name FTSE 250 share yields over 7%! I’m buying

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been buying more shares in a well-known FTSE 250 company he thinks offers good value and an…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to create an additional income from an empty portfolio!

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love an additional income to supplement our earnings. Here, Dr James Fox details how he'd start now using…

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£500 monthly income from a £20K Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks patience, perseverance and selectiveness could help him turn a Stocks and Shares ISA into a passive income…

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This simple passive income idea could earn me £300 a month

| Christopher Ruane

By investing the right amount in well-chosen shares, this writer believes he could earn hundreds of pounds in monthly passive…

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Up 10% in a week, is it time to back Hargreaves Lansdown shares?

| Dr. James Fox

One of Dr James Fox's favourite shares jumped 10% over the past week's trading. Here's why he believes this rally…

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I’d heed Max Ehrmann’s warning before plunging into cheap shares now

| Kevin Godbold

I’d forget what's been said so many times about no-brainer cheap shares and listen to what Max Ehrmann advised back…

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Zero savings? I’d use the Warren Buffett method and start investing now

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines some key lessons from the investment career of Warren Buffett he puts to work when finding shares…

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A lifelong second income for £10 a week? Here’s how I’d achieve it

| Kevin Godbold

Here are the vital factors I’d aim to leverage to generate a second income from stocks and shares that can…

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Here are the 10 top FTSE 100 shares I’d buy right now

| Alan Oscroft

As valuations keep changing, I keep looking at FTSE 100 shares and thinking "What if I could start all over…

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Are growth stocks dead in 2023?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Growth stocks have massively underperformed since 2022 as the days of near-zero interest rates are over. Is this the end…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Haleon shares 1 year ago, here’s what I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Haleon shares are one of the newest additions to the FTSE 100. Here, Dr James Fox takes a closer look…

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Could NIO shares be the biggest winner of H2?

| Dr. James Fox

NIO shares are currently trading near a steady level, but fell following Tesla's earning report. Dr James Fox explains his…

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How I’d invest in dirt cheap UK shares in 2023 to try and treble my money

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing money in cheap UK shares across the FTSE 100 in 2023 could lead to triple-digit returns in the long…

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How I’d invest £20k in an ISA today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If Edward Sheldon was looking to invest £20k in an ISA right now, there are a few simple moves he’d…

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How to target a £100,000 portfolio in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to leverage the power of a Stocks and Shares ISA to try and build a big…

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£25k in savings? Here’s how I’d use dividend stocks to turn that into £12k in yearly income!

| Dr. James Fox

Turning a lump sum into a yearly income is easy, if we know where to start. Dr James Fox explains…

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5 steps to start targeting £1,000 in monthly passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With dividend shares, building a large passive income stream is possible even with little cash available. Zaven Boyrazian explains how…

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The 10 stocks on the FTSE with the biggest dividend forecasts

| Alan Oscroft

Whether we go for growth stocks, or income, I don't think we've ever had so much choice of cheap FTSE…

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No savings at 35? I’d follow Warren Buffett and aim for decades of dividends!

| Ben McPoland

Not everyone starts investing as early as Warren Buffett did. But investors don't need to in order to successfully build…

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