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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into £2,063 a month of passive income

Investing a relatively small amount into high-yielding stocks and reinvesting the dividends can generate significant passive income over time.

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The days of a 30% yield may be over, but I’d still buy this FTSE 250 share for dividend income!

This FTSE 250 stock has proven that high-yielding shares must be viewed with caution. But even after slashing its dividend…

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This FTSE 250 stock’s better value than it looks

Games Workshop shares trade at a P/E ratio of 24. But the company’s low capital requirements mean the stock's better…

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My target for the Vodafone share price is 100p!

According to my calculations, the Vodafone share price should be over 40% higher. But with a different set of assumptions…

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I’m a UK investor – what are the best shares for me to buy right now?

Despite trading at a P/E ratio of 38, Stephen Wright thinks FTSE 100 conglomerate Halma belongs on the list of…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim for lifelong passive income

Many of us invest for passive income. But how can I turn my savings into a portfolio that can deliver…

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Will the stock market crash in 2024?

Stephen Wright thinks AI optimism and potential interest rate cuts put the stock market in a vulnerable position today. So…

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A 9%+ yield but down 8%! Time for me to buy more of this hidden FTSE 100 gem?

This FTSE 100 stock has one of the highest yields in the index, looks set for strong growth, and met…

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Are Phoenix Group shares a FTSE 100 bargain? Here’s what the charts say!

Could Phoenix Group be considered one of the FTSE 100's best cheap stocks? Our writer Royston Wild runs the rule…

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Is Vodafone one of the FTSE 100’s greatest value shares?

The Vodafone share price has been depressed for years. Is now the time for fans of value shares to think…

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Up 153% since Covid lows! Is the BP share price at risk from ‘greenwashing’ claims?

The BP share price has increased significantly since the pandemic but are ‘greenwashing’ accusations a threat to its future profits?

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Last-minute SIPP buys! 2 cheap passive income stocks I’m considering before April’s deadline

These passive income stocks could help SIPP investors significantly boost their long-term wealth. Here's why they're on my radar today.

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Do Lloyds shares still offer value for money? Here’s what the charts say!

Lloyds' shares have rocketed back above 50p in recent weeks. So does the FTSE bank still offer something for value…

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Best US stocks to consider buying in April

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US stocks they’d buy in April, which included three names you…

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1 stock that’s just as hot as Rolls-Royce shares (without all the hype)

Rolls-Royce shares have so far continued to roar upwards in 2024. Muhammad Cheema takes a look at another stock with…

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Unilever shares have a lot of potential, says Fundsmith’s Terry Smith

Unilever shares have produced disappointing returns in recent years. However, Fundsmith Equity portfolio manager Terry Smith remains bullish on them.

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New to investing? I’d invest my first £1,000 in these FTSE shares

It can be intimidating investing for the very first time. Here’s how I’d spend my first £1K on FTSE stocks…

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Retirement Articles

5% from a savings account? I’d rather aim for a 38% return from a SIPP

A SIPP is a powerful investment vehicle. Combine tax relief with a sound investment strategy and the results can be…

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Glencore shares: 1 of the best value plays in the FTSE 100

Andrew Mackie continues to believe that a pivot from coal to copper will be the catalyst that energises the Glencore…

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How I’d aim to turn a £20,000 ISA into £96,923 with these four dividend shares

Our writer believes dividend shares are a great way of growing a long-term portfolio. He considers what might be possible…

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2 income stocks I’d buy in an ISA before 5 April

With the end of the financial year approaching, Stephen Wright thinks now is the time to load up on dividend…

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My love-hate relationship with Lloyds shares

Despite my tumultuous relationship with the FTSE100 banking stock, Lloyds shares form an important part of my Stocks and Shares…

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I’d buy this passive income stock for my ISA that pays out £4.20 per share

Jon Smith explains why he likes a FTSE 250 stock for passive income that has an attractive dividend forecast on…

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A forgotten growth stock I’m considering buying in April

With MercadoLibre’s revenues having tripled since 2020, Stephen Wright sees an opportunity in a growth stock investors seem to have…

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The 1 stock I’m buying for my Lifetime ISA to try and beat the stock market in 2024

Stephen Wright thinks the advantages of a Lifetime ISA are too good to pass up. And there’s one stock in…

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Does Warren Buffett think I’m an economic illiterate?

Warren Buffett, who admittedly knows a thing or two about investing, is a big fan of share buybacks. But I…

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The ISA deadline’s approaching fast. Here are 3 things to do now

With the 2023/24 ISA deadline less than a week away, Edward Sheldon's putting money into his accounts and looking for…

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£20,000 in savings? I’d try to turn that into £29,685 of passive income each year

It’s amazing how much passive income can be generated by taking a long-term approach to investing. This is what I’d…

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How I’d invest a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA to build a £500k savings pot

Picking high-quality shares could supersize a Stocks and Shares ISA. Our writer explores what it might take to reach this…

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A cheap FTSE 250 share I’d love to own forever!

This brilliant FTSE 350 stock's currently on sale! Here's why Royston Wild thinks it's a brilliant buy to consider for…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’ll avoid like the plague in April!

These FTSE 100 stocks have been firm favourites with UK and foreign investors for years. But our writer thinks they…

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Best British stocks to consider buying in April

We asked our writers to share their ‘best of British’ stocks to buy this month, including one 'Fire' and one…

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Buying 3,027 National Grid shares now would give me a second income of £150 a month

Dividends from UK defensive stocks offer a generous second income right now and National Grid looks more appealing than most.

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My simple £10-a-day passive income plan

This writer sets out a realistic and achievable plan to turn a modest sum of money into a life-enhancing passive…

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Dividend yields above 8%! Which of these cheap FTSE 100 shares should I buy?

These dividend shares offer some of the largest yields on the UK market. But are they sustainable for long-term passive…

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I’d tuck money away before the ISA deadline to buy shares like this in future!

Christopher Ruane would consider putting money away before the imminent ISA deadline even without investing it yet. Here's his rationale.

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ISA millionaires think the share price makes BP a buy. Are they right?

A few years ago, most investors seemed to think the BP share price was heading for the floor. And they've…

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Which is better for our wealth, the BT or Vodafone share price?

The BT Group share price has moved neck-and-neck with Vodafone in the past five years. But which might make more…

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With £10,000 to invest in April, I’d buy 70 shares in this Warren Buffett stock

According to Warren Buffett, Apple is a better business than any Berkshire Hathaway owns. Stephen Wright sees an opportunity with…

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If I’d put £10k into Marks & Spencer shares in October 2022, here’s what I’d have now

It took a long time for the Marks & Spencer recovery to happen, but the shares have soared in the…

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