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Betting on buy-to-let to help you beat the State Pension? Read this now

Buy-to-let property might seem like a great way to invest for the future, but it's not totally risk-free, as this…

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Stop saving and start investing! My simple plan to create a £1m ISA using FTSE 100 shares

Why FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend shares may offer a better chance of making a million than cash savings.

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Is Sirius Minerals a bargain or a basket case?

This is what I’d do about the Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX) share price today.

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The one thing I wish I’d done with money when I was 25

Would you like to be nudging £1m in savings after 30 years? Read on.

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Have £1,000 to invest in the FTSE 100? Here are 2 dividend stocks I’d buy in an ISA today

These two dividend shares could offer the chance to beat the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX), in my opinion.

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Forget a Cash ISA and buy-to-let! I’d buy FTSE 100 stocks to beat the State Pension

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) may offer a better means of overcoming a rising State Pension age than a Cash ISA…

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How to switch credit cards

Here’s how you could switch credit cards in order to find one that is more suitable to your personal circumstances.

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Is Kier’s share price a risk worth taking?

Many investors draw parallels between Kier Group plc (LON:KIE) and its ex-rival Carillion, but is this a fair comparison?

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2 FTSE 100 shares I think are way better than a Neil Woodford fund

Andy Ross looks at two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) which could be great alternatives to an investment fund.

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4 take-home messages from the Neil Woodford debacle

We know what's happened but what can we learn from it? Here's one Fool's take.

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Why I’d buy this Neil Woodford FTSE 250 dividend stock today

Roland Head highlights a FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stock that had some good news last week.

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3 reasons why I’d buy FTSE 100 dividend stocks over a Neil Woodford-managed fund

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could offer a better dividend outlook than funds such as those run by Neil Woodford in…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy for a second income

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) is full of bargains right now. Here are three of my favourites.

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Is it time to show some love to the UK’s 2 most hated stocks?

These two stocks are the most heavily shorted in the UK, but Harvey Jones prefers to take a long view.

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Why I think FTSE 100 dividend stocks are the easiest way to get rich and retire early

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend shares offer a simple and straightforward means of enjoying financial freedom in older age in my…

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d buy and hold these 2 FTSE 100 dividend shares today

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could offer superior income returns when compared to a Cash ISA in my opinion.

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Looking to become an ISA millionaire? Here are 3 moves I’d make right now

Following these three steps could improve your chances of making a million from your ISA in my opinion.

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Is there any hope for the Marks & Spencer share price?

FTSE 100 retail stock Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS) has been hit harder than most by the decline of…

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Why I’d buy the Lloyds share price and hold it for life

Keeping it simple with Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) could pay off, says Roland Head.

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3 reasons to consider a prepaid card instead of a credit card

Here’s why a prepaid card could be a better option for your personal finances than a credit card.

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Forget the State Pension: here are 3 simple ways to boost your retirement income

These three steps could improve your financial position in retirement, in my opinion, and may reduce your reliance on the…

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d buy these FTSE 100 dividend stocks in a Stocks and Shares ISA

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend shares could offer greater total returns than buy-to-let in my opinion.

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Why I’d ditch Premium Bonds and follow these 3 steps to get rich and retire early

Making these three moves could be a better way to enjoy financial freedom than buying Premium Bonds, in my view.

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Warning! You may not get your full State Pension when you retire

Harvey Jones warns that many people will get less than £150 a week from the State Pension when they retire.…

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Is Woodford Patient Capital Trust now a bargain or a value trap?

Neil Woodford's Equity Income fund has been suspended, but the Woodford Patient Capital Trust (LON:WPCT) is open for business as…

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d buy these 2 FTSE 250 dividend growth stocks right now

These two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) shares could generate significantly higher income returns than a Cash ISA, in my opinion.

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With easyJet crashing out of the FTSE 100, what next for the share price?

The easyJet plc (LON:EZY) share price has flown down and crashed out of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX), so could…

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State Pension shock: nearly 40% of pensioners are receiving less than £150 per week

Think all retirees are picking up the full State Pension payout every week? Think again.

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Why I’m interested in the Metro Bank share price after recent declines

The market hates Metro Bank plc (LON: MTRO), but this could be an opportunity for value hunters, says this Fool.

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The Barclays share price is dirt cheap. Here’s what I’d do now

Harvey Jones cannot believe just how cheap Barclays plc (LON: BARC) has become, but these things don't happen without a…

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What is an IVA?

Explaining what an IVA is and the repercussions of having one.

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Trade war worries? How I’d keep calm through the market volatility

Current market volatility is a reminder for investors to add some stability to their portfolios through exposure to different sectors…

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A £1 million ISA: can the average person achieve it?

Think a £1 million ISA is out of reach? Think again, says Edward Sheldon.

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This is what I’d do with the Kier Group share price right now

Has this Kier Group plc (LON: KIE) bear turned bull? Read on to find out.

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Here’s why I’d buy Shell for its dividend yield

This Fool thinks shareholders of Royal Dutch Shell plc class B (LON: RDSB) have a lot to look forward to.

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The Neil Woodford suspension scandal: don’t say you weren’t warned

While the suspension of Neil Woodford's Equity Income fund has come as a shock to many investors, there were warning…

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Why I still think this battered small-cap stock will bounce back

This stock has more than halved in value in one year but Paul Summers remains optimistic on a recovery.

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This is what I’d do with the shares of this top FTSE 100 growth company now

There’s a lot to indicate that this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) firm’s business is a good quality one.

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Forget Premium Bonds. This is where I think you should invest to get rich

Premium Bonds might look like a great way to get rich, but before you invest, it's worth considering all of…

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With FTSE 250 Go-Ahead Group’s share price up 10% today, I’d do this

A high yield, unbroken dividend record, and a rising share price. Has FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stock Go-Ahead Group plc…

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