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Recently released: December’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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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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2 top FTSE dividend shares I’d buy for regular income in 2023

| Harvey Jones

2022 has thrown up a host of top dividend stocks trading at low valuations. Here are two I'll consider buying…

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3 FTSE 100 shares delivering fat dividend yields in 2023

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three FTSE 100 shares offer dividend yields of between 6.7% and 9.5% a year. But which stock would I…

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BT shares: 2 reasons to buy, and 2 to sell

| John Choong

BT has been firmly in the spotlight lately. With numerous brokers updating their positions, here's whether I'll be buying BT…

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2 UK shares I’m avoiding no matter what

| Ben McPoland

There are so many quality UK shares out there for me to buy that I have to keep a list.…

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Best US stocks for December

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US shares they’d buy in December, which included two nods for…

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2 of the fastest-growing stocks to buy now

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why an upmarket watch retailer and a little-known FTSE 100 firm are on his list of growth…

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Is it too late to buy cheap FTSE 100 shares in 2022?

| Harvey Jones

The FTSE 100 has jumped 5% in the last month yet it still isn't hard to find bargain stocks offering…

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2 dividend shares I’d avoid like the plague!

| Royston Wild

This writer thinks that these cheap UK dividend shares could deliver disappointing passive income next year. Here's why investors need…

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Here’s how I can use Lloyds shares for passive income in 2023

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through the 4.62% dividend yield on Lloyds shares and explains his positive outlook for the stock.

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Buying this UK share was my biggest mistake in 2022!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Despite big price drops and high volatility elsewhere, UK shares have had a decent 2022. However, I made a terrible…

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How I’d build passive income streams for life – on £5 a day

| Christopher Ruane

Can a fiver a day form the foundation of long-term passive income streams? Christopher Ruane thinks so -- and details…

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With no investments in my late 30s, I’d use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

| Christopher Ruane

This trio of investment principles from Warren Buffett could help investors at any stage, our writer reckons. Here's why he's…

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My top passive income idea for 2023

| Harshil Patel

Dividend shares can be an excellent way to earn extra passive income. Our writer looks at the best options for…

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How to build a high-yield stocks portfolio in 2023

| Alan Oscroft

Dividend investors looking for high-yield shares have many to choose from. Here are some thoughts on narrowing them down in…

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My 3 biggest stock market predictions for December

| Kevin Godbold

These three stock market predictions keep me working hard on my watchlist and buying stocks and shares to hold for…

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I’d aim for a million buying just 10 FTSE 100 stocks!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how he'd aim for millionaire status by buying just 10 different FTSE 100 stocks and reinvesting…

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I’d drip-feed £300 a month into income stocks to aim for a million!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores how investing just £300 a month in income stocks could take him to millionaire status over…

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£10,000 available: how much should I invest in growth stocks?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores how much money he should be investing in higher-risk growth stocks if he had £10,000 available…

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UK stocks in focus: how can I benefit from a weak pound?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox investigates how he could benefit from currency fluctuations by investing in UK stocks that aren't dependent on…

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2 dividend stocks that are dirt-cheap right now

| Kevin Godbold

The depressed market has created some tempting valuations for several dividend stocks and I'm keen on these two for my…

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What’s the best investment strategy for 2023?

| Alan Oscroft

Here's my investment approach to dealing with today's high-inflation and recessionary economic outlook. I think it should serve me well…

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1 multi-billion-pound reason to buy this FTSE 100 stalwart!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains a major reason for him to invest in FTSE 100 bank Lloyds, despite concerns about the…

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3 stocks I sold entirely in my Stocks and Shares ISA in 2022

| Ben McPoland

Sometimes it's better to just cut my losses and move on. Here's why I dumped these three stocks in my…

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Cheap shares: 1 stock I’d buy in 2023 and hold for a decade

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why he'd buy Hargreaves Lansdown stock in 2023 and hold it for a decade as he…

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How I aim to beat the FTSE 100 in 2023

| John Choong

Part of what makes a great investor is having the ability to beat the market. So, here's what I'm doing…

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8.1% yield! Here’s the Legal & General dividend forecast for 2022 and 2023

| Royston Wild

Legal & General shares offer FTSE 100-beating yields based on current dividend forecasts. Here's why I think it's a top…

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I’d aim for a million by investing in just 10 UK shares

| Royston Wild

I think this simple strategy used by billionaire investor Warren Buffett could help me make a million with UK shares…

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1 top FTSE 250 growth stock I’d buy in December

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright has a FTSE 250 stock he’s looking to buy. A falling share price and a growing business are…

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2 high-yield FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy in 2023?

| Royston Wild

Investors need to be extra careful when choosing passive income stocks for next year. Could these FTSE 100 income shares…

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1 under-the-radar stock I’d buy to invest like Warren Buffett

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett has demanding criteria when he looks for stocks to buy. Here’s one that I think fits the bill,…

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How I’d drip-feed £400 a month into FTSE 100 shares to aim for a million

| Harshil Patel

High-quality FTSE 100 shares could be an excellent way to build a long-term wealth. Our writer considers his plan and…

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Best British dividend stocks to buy for December

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share the top dividend stocks they’d buy in December, with healthcare providers and housebuilders…

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3 ‘hidden’ high-yield stocks to buy in December

| Roland Head

These little-known high-yield shares are expected to provide dividend yields of 8% or more in 2023. Roland Head explains why…

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Why did this FTSE 100 company soar 26% in November?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews the JD Sports share price performance, given the fact that the FTSE 100 stock was a top…

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I’d buy these cheap shares in December and hold for a decade

| John Fieldsend

These cheap shares are down from all-time highs. But does increasing pet ownership and growing subscription numbers spell better days?

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2 top ways to invest for retirement

| Kevin Godbold

In the absence of inherited wealth, here's how I'm following a two-pronged strategy to invest for retirement within tax-efficient accounts.

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If I’d invested £500 in Berkshire Hathaway shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores how successful he would have been if he'd invested £500 in Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway half…

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With hardly any savings at 30, I’d use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how he'd use the Warren Buffett approach to build long-term wealth, even starting out with near-zero…

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How I’d invest £850 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a million

| Harshil Patel

With a goal and a strategy, our writer outlines his plan to build a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA. Discipline,…

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Would Rolls-Royce shares meet Buffett’s famed investment criteria?

| Dr. James Fox

Shareholder Dr James Fox explores whether Rolls-Royce shares meet the investing characteristics the Oracle of Omaha looks for in stocks.

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