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Here’s how much passive income this 8.4% FTSE dividend stock could pay after 10 years

What do we want from a passive income investment? How about dividends from a sector with a good track record…

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Barclays vs Lloyds: which are the best shares to consider buying right now?

Lloyds’ shares are doing well right now. But are they a better investment than Barclays? Edward Sheldon takes a look…

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Here’s how many Shell shares it takes to earn a £1,000 second income

Shares in FTSE 100 oil major Shell are up 166% in the last five years. Does a growing dividend mean…

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Prediction: in 12 months the high-flying IAG share price could turn £10,000 into…

Harvey Jones has done well out of the IAG share price, and would like to see it climb even higher.…

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Down 60%, could this be one of the best bargain stocks to buy in 2025?

Zaven Boyrazian’s hunting for the best stocks to buy. And he's wondering whether one of the worst-performing UK shares this…

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How much do you need to invest in a SIPP each month to aim to retire a millionaire?

Discover how much money it might take to retire with a million-pound investment portfolio when leveraging the tax advantages of…

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This unprofitable penny stock is up almost 400% this year! Did I miss the boat?

Despite bringing in no revenue, Borders & Southern Petroleum’s a penny stock that's seen spectacular gains this year. Mark Hartley…

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Down 55%, this almost-penny stock has a 9.7% dividend yield!

With the dividend yield almost reaching double-digit territory, can this market-leading streaming platform generate lucrative passive income in 2025?

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How much could a stock market investor save by using an ISA for passive income?

Mark Hartley explains how UK investors can use a Stocks and Shares ISA to boost passive income and save thousands…

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3 red-hot FTSE stocks I’d consider buying in a heartbeat in the next stock market crash

Will we get a stock market crash in the next month or so? Harvey Jones doesn't know. But he does…

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How many shares must you buy to target a £1,000 monthly second income?

Investing in the stock market can unlock a substantial passive second income stream, but how many shares do investors actually…

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Enormous dividends are expected from these 2 UK shares!

Even at an 11% dividend yield, these UK shares continue to reward loyal shareholders with chunky passive income! So is…

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How long would it take to build a £1m ISA share portfolio investing £1k a month?

Ben McPoland highlights a FTSE 100 investment trust that he thinks has a great chance of delivering market-beating returns for…

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If a 50-year-old puts £700 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA, here’s what they could have by retirement

With £700 a month and a Stocks and Shares ISA, investors can aim to build a chunky six-figure pension pot…

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Have UK investors missed the chance to buy Tesla stock?

Tesla stock has surged again, pushing closer to its all-time highs. Dr James Fox explains why investors may not have…

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Here’s how investing in US tech could generate a juicy future passive income

Millions of us invest for a passive income, but one place we rarely look is US tech. Dr James Fox…

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Forget Cash ISAs! Here’s why I’m putting most of my money in UK shares

Subscriptions to Cash ISAs and Stocks and Shares ISAs have soared. But putting too much money in low-risk accounts could…

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Here’s a portfolio of 5 AIM shares for a shot at a £1k monthly passive income!

Looking leftfield for stocks to buy can be an effective way to source a second income. Here are five top…

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2 top dividend shares to consider for a long-term passive income

Annual dividends are tipped to take off at these FTSE 250 and Alternative Investment Market (AIM) shares, as Royston Wild…

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Here’s a 7-share passive income portfolio investors should consider over cash savings

Discover how holding a diversified range of UK dividend shares could generate a strong and stable passive income over time.

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s one way to try and turn it into a £10,958 annual passive income

Christopher Ruane runs through some of the basics when it comes to trying to generate serious passive income through owning…

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The Lloyds share price continues to outperform rivals despite an ongoing finance probe

Lloyds’ share price is up 52% this year, outpacing UK rivals despite a finance probe. But with the yield dipping,…

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After the latest stumble, is the BT share price rally going into reverse?

The BT share price has more than doubled since May 2024. Has its upwards run just paused for breath, or…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £30,000 passive income at retirement?

Andrew Mackie crunches the number and constructs a tiered-increase in ISA contributions, starting with a yearly contribution of £5,000.

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A stock market crash could help investors retire early. Here’s how

Instead of dreading the next stock market crash, Zaven Boyrazian demonstrates the wealth-building opportunities it might create and how to…

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This unsung FTSE 100 hero has returned 500% in a decade. Can its stellar run continue?

Harvey Jones picks out a FTSE 100 share that many investors are likely to have overlooked, and lost out on…

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After crashing 50%+, is this a bargain-basement growth stock?

This growth stock surged more than 300% between 2020 and 2024, only to come crashing back down in 2025, but…

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Is it time to consider this 15.2%-yielding passive income opportunity?

It’s unusual for smaller companies to offer opportunities to earn generous levels of passive income. But there’s one AIM share…

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Why now could be the best time to look at UK shares in 20 years

Hedge fund managers are shifting away from UK shares at their fastest rate in over 20 years. Stephen Wright outlines…

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This dirt cheap FTSE income stock has a dividend yield of 15%!

This unloved income stock’s trading at a massive 70% discount with a staggering 15% yield! Is this a screaming buy?…

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How much do you need in a SIPP to target a £10,000 monthly retirement income

Discover the secrets to unlocking a potential £120,000 retirement income by investing intelligently on the journey towards financial freedom.

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Near-zero savings? Start building wealth with Warren Buffett’s golden method

Learning these Warren Buffett tips can help investors potentially become significantly richer in the long run, especially when starting early.

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1 penny share at 2p for me to snap up right now?

This penny share could be on the verge of generating explosive revenue growth if the company can maintain operational momentum!

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Can I buy the Labubu doll maker in my Stocks and Shares ISA?

Our writer's daughter has been pestering him for Labubu dolls. Can he invest in the maker of this toy in…

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How to invest £99 a month to aim for passive income of £57,256 a year for life!

With as little as £99 a month, investors can aim to earn a five-figure passive income by investing in high-quality…

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Prediction: see where analysts think the BP share price will go next

Harvey Jones has been downbeat about the BP share price in recent months, but now he's starting to feel a…

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Here’s a 5-stock S&P 500 portfolio to consider to target a £1k monthly passive income

Looking for top dividend stocks to buy for a long-term passive income? The S&P 500 may be a great place…

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A surging US stock to consider for an ISA in October

Dr James Fox has this share surging in his Stocks and Shares ISA, and sees scope for continued outperformance in…

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No savings at 30? Putting aside £100 a month could create a £16,937 second income by retirement

For investors starting from scratch, buying shares each month and reinvesting dividends could be a smart long-term way to earn…

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2 dirt-cheap growth shares to consider for Q4!

Earnings at these FTSE 250 and Alternative Investment Market (AIM) growth shares are tipped to take off, as our writer…

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