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Forget a Cash ISA, here’s why I’d use a Stocks and shares ISA to aim for a million

A maxed-out Cash ISA could be worth a quarter of a million pounds now. Here's how a Stocks and Shares…

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Are ‘safe’ dividend stocks the best long-term investments? Not always

Dividend Aristocrat stocks are favourites among income investors, but are these companies actually a terrible way of building wealth?

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8.5% dividend yield! A cheap UK stock from the FTSE 100 I’d buy in a SIPP today

Zaven Boyrazian explores the high dividend yields offered by British housebuilders, and highlights one stock he believes could be the…

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How I’d prepare for a stock market crash in October 2023

This could be the month that the long-feared stock market crash actually happens. But is there really a reason to…

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How much do I need to invest in income stocks to earn £15,000 a year?

My retirement plan is to build a portfolio of top FTSE 100 income stocks. Today's high dividend yields should turbo-charge…

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No savings at 30? I’d aim to change that with the Warren Buffett/Charlie Munger method

Following Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger’s simple investment strategy could lead to higher long-term returns, even when starting from scratch.

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If I’d put £1,000 in Legal & General shares 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now!

Dr James Fox is bullish on Legal & General shares. The depressed UK stock offers an index-beating 8.9% and he…

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Growth Shares

Should I rush to buy Ocado shares after a 25% fall?

Ocado shares have tanked over the last month. Is now a great time to invest in the online supermarket and…

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When will Lloyds shares hit 60p again?

Before the pandemic, Lloyds shares frequently traded around 60p. The bank's fundamentals have improved so why is the stock so…

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Will Rolls-Royce shares drop below £2?

Rolls-Royce shares are running out of momentum after surging 206% over the past 12 months. Could we see the stock…

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I’m buying this 9p penny stock till I’m blue in the face!

Our writer thinks penny stock, Agronomics (LSE:ANIC), could be set for explosive growth over the next few years. And he's…

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Empty ISA? Here’s how I’d aim for £3,200 a month in passive income!

UK residents can use the Stocks and Shares ISA as a vehicle to build wealth over the long run and…

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When will the FTSE 100 hit 8,000 again?

The FTSE 100 has been pulled one way and then another over the past 12 months. So, where will the…

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7 stocks that Fools have been buying!

Our Foolish freelancers are putting their money where their mouths are and buying these stocks in recent weeks.

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Is the stock market ready to rally?

I'm busy buying shares today because they look cheap as the stock market refuses to take off. That way I'll…

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Legal & General shares have a 9% dividend yield. What’s the catch?

Legal & General shares have a 9% dividend yield. So why has the stock only returned an average of 5.3%…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Amazon shares 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

Amazon shares have returned over 700% for investors over the last 10 years. But only if they managed to avoid…

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This FTSE 100 stock has a 10.8% dividend yield!

Dr James Fox has recently topped up his position in this FTSE 100 dividend stock that's paying a phenomenal, index-beating…

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The best dirt cheap FTSE shares to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA today?

The FTSE 100 is full of blue-chip stocks trading on low valuations right now. I'd consider these five for my…

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This value stock is up 10%. I’d snap it up and hold it for a decade

This Fool is on the hunt for value stocks he can buy today and hold for the times ahead. Here,…

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Growth Shares

Nvidia vs Tesla: what’s the best growth stock for my ISA?

Nvidia and Tesla have huge investment potential. But Edward Sheldon believes one growth stock is a better buy than the…

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Learn the secrets of the UK’s SIPP millionaires

Don't think it's possible to accumulate a million pounds in a SIPP? Thousands of UK investors have already done exactly…

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Is it time to buy these 2 FTSE 250 stocks?

This Fool has been exploring FTSE 250 stocks to add to his portfolio this month. Here, he breaks down two…

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Are income stocks in 2023 a once-in-a-decade chance to get rich?

Zaven Boyrazian explains why 2023 might be a rare chance to build substantial long-term wealth with cheap income stocks capable…

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How I’d invest my first £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA

Kicking off an investment journey with a Stocks and Shares ISA can be overwhelming for new investors. Zaven Boyrazian shows…

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Investing For Beginners

The average ISA is worth £33k. Here’s how I’d aim for triple that amount

With the right type of ISA, a regular savings plan, and a solid investment strategy, it’s possible to build a…

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I’d buy the best UK shares at cheap prices now to aim to double my money

Buying the best UK shares at discounted prices could lead to high returns over the long run. It could even…

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£10k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim for £10k as a second income

Dr James Fox details how he'd aim to turn £10k in savings into a portfolio that can deliver at least…

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How to turn £10 a week into lifetime passive income

Even with modest sums, it’s possible to unlock passive income for life. Zaven Boyrazian explains how to do it with…

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A super safe dividend stock that has been making payments for decades

Sporting a dividend yield of 5.7%, and with a high degree of visibility on future earnings, this stock is on…

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Here’s how £10k a year in high-yield financial stocks could get me a £2,800 a month income

Investing in high-yield stocks has always been a popular strategy for securing long-term income. Is this the perfect time for…

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If I’d put £10,000 in IAG shares 1 year ago, here’s what I’d have now

IAG shares are trading for just 4.7 times forward earnings, making it one of the cheapest stocks on the FTSE…

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Would Hargreaves Lansdown meet Warren Buffett’s investment criteria?

Warren Buffett invests in top-quality stocks that often have a competitive advantage and trade at a discount to their intrinsic…

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2 high-quality FTSE 100 shares I’d buy hand over fist for reliable passive income

These two FTSE 100 stocks are well-established giants. I'd buy them right now if I was looking to build earn…

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Why I’m convinced easyJet shares are ready to take off again

After the release of a positive trading update, our writer shares why they think now could be an ideal time…

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£10K in savings? Here’s how I’d target an annual passive income of £5,000

Christopher Ruane explains how he could try to build long-term passive income streams by investing in carefully-chosen dividend shares.

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4 superb FTSE 100 dividend stocks on my shopping list for 2024!

These FTSE 100 income shares are true dividend heroes. Here's what I think makes them excellent wishlist stocks as we…

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9%+ dividend yields! Are these cheap-as-chips FTSE 100 stocks terrible value traps?

These FTSE 100 stocks carry rock-bottom valuations right now. Could they prove brilliant buys to boost my dividend income?

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Trading for 6p now, when will the Greatland Gold (GGP) share price take off?

Sumayya Mansoor takes a closer look at the Greatland Gold (GGP) share price and wonders if it is finally ready…

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If I could buy just one more UK stock in my life I’d choose this world-class company

Imagine being restricted to buying just one more UK stock, ever. What looks like a tough decision may not be…

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