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Looking for passive income? Here are 3 mistakes I’d avoid

Building some passive income for later in life's a great idea. But when folks start out, it's easy to fall…

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Turning a £0 ISA into a £10,500 second income in 12 years with LSE shares!

Here's how it's possible to start with nothing and still build a substantial second income investing in discounted UK shares.

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My 5 top FTSE 100 stocks to buy in 2023?

We're more than halfway through 2023, and I still see far more cheap FTSE 100 stocks than I could ever…

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One soaring penny stock under 90p to buy for growth!

Sumayya Mansoor breaks down a penny stock that has performed well recently despite the current volatile markets and macroeconomic activity.

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My top UK stock to buy in 2023 is up 21%!

Our writer revisits his top British stock to buy for 2023 and asks if he'd still invest in this FTSE…

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I’m buying this 10% yielding FTSE 100 giant for passive income!

This Fool explains why she is adding some shares of this telecommunications giant to her holdings for passive income.

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At 193p, are Rolls-Royce shares a slam-dunk buy?

It’s been a big past week for Rolls-Royce shares. Now up to 193p, does the momentum in the company mean…

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I’d buy cheap shares right now to build future wealth

Christopher Ruane has been hunting for cheap shares in blue-chip companies to hold for the long term. Could that help…

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If I could buy just one dividend share in August, I’d choose this one

Our writer explains why one dividend share has grabbed his attention for its diversified portfolio of investments that could fund…

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The Pearson share price is down in 2023. Time to buy?

The Pearson share price has been up and down quite a bit. But the latest H1 results make me think…

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What on earth’s going on with the RC365 share price?

Ben McPoland explains some of the recent movements in the RC365 share price and flags up the perils of hyped-up…

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3 reasons I’d consider buying Spectris shares

Christopher Ruane sees a number of attractions to buying Spectris shares. So why isn't he planning to add them to…

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Are Aviva shares a screaming buy?

Aviva (LON:AV) shares offer one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX). Does a very low valuation…

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Down 45% in months, are AFC Energy shares now a bargain?

Christopher Ruane sees long-term potential for AFC Energy shares. But does that mean he's ready to add them to his…

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I’ll stop staring at dirt cheap BT shares and buy this world-class income stock instead

I've been transfixed by BT shares that look so cheap after falling for years, while its 6% yield is tempting.…

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As Frasers buys more boohoo shares, should I?

Frasers has continued to build the number of boohoo shares it owns. Christopher Ruane considers his own options as a…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I snapped up this month – for an average 9.4% yield!

Christopher Ruane explains why this pair of well-known, high-yield FTSE 100 shares both made it into his shopping basket in…

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A 5%+ yield but down 17% from February, Lloyds shares look cheap to me

Lloyds shares offer a high yield that looks set to increase, great growth prospects and what I see as a…

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Could the S4 Capital share price fall below £1 in August?

The S4 Capital share price has had an uneven but ultimately disappointing July. This shareholder fears there could be worse…

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I’d buy 340 shares of this FTSE 250 stock for £100 annual passive income

Buying 340 Britvic shares could unlock £100 a year in dividends. Here’s why I think this FTSE 250 stock could…

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Turning an empty Stocks & Shares ISA into £154,518 before my child’s 18th birthday

As UK residents, we can benefit from the tax-free Stocks and Shares ISA, and so can our kids. Here, Dr…

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Best British growth stocks to buy in August

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top growth stocks they’d buy in August, which included several with strong…

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This fallen FTSE 100 darling looks like one of the best shares to buy in August

There was a time when investors couldn't get enough of this FTSE 100 stock. Now I reckon it's one of…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to fill an empty ISA with cheap, high-yield UK shares

A heap of UK shares are trading on low valuations while paying generous dividends. I'm buying all I can afford…

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What might Warren Buffett buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA?

Who's the best investor for us to learn from today? I think it's still Warren Buffett, who's made average annual…

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High-yield stock British American Tobacco pays my fastest-growing dividend ever!

This high-yield business is throwing off some impressive financial numbers. I see it as a potential good-value investment now.

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Would Warren Buffett buy RC365 stock?

Warren Buffett is among the most successful investors of all time. So, does RC365 match the Oracle of Omaha's blueprint…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to create a second income from an empty portfolio!

UK stocks pushed upwards last week, but they're still trading at historic lows. Dr James Fox explains how this could…

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Turning an empty portfolio into £1,510 a week in passive income!

For many investors, passive income is the holy grail. Here, Dr James Fox explains how an empty portfolio can be…

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The FTSE 100 could skyrocket to 9,400! 2 cheap stocks to buy before a surge

New analyst forecasts suggest an upcoming 22% surge for the FTSE 100 in the next eight months! Is time running…

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Turning 5% of my earnings into £58,460 of additional income every year!

We'd all love an additional income, regardless of what we'd be looking to use it for. Here, Dr James Fox…

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Why I’m buying and holding cheap dividend stocks in 2023

Buying and holding cheap dividend stocks could lead to a generous passive income and capital growth potential in 2023. Here’s…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy dirt-cheap shares

How often do we have chances to fill our boots with cheap shares? Maybe once a decade? I think this…

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Surprise! A once-in-a-decade chance to turn £30K into ultra-high-yield passive income

The UK stock market hasn't traded this cheaply for a very long time. Here's why this could be an unmissable…

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3 cheap penny stocks I’d buy and hold for 10 years

I don't buy penny stocks very often. But when I do, I go for those I think should rise above…

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Get ready for another stock market crash

This writer thinks two things could trigger a stock market crash this year. Here's how he's preparing in case the…

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Best British shares to buy in August

We asked our writers to share their ‘best of British’ stocks to buy next month, including three FTSE 100 giants!

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Should investors now buy RC365 shares on the dip?

The RC365 share price has remained volatile following the stunning gains of recent weeks. Can it bounce higher again?

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Could buying RC365 shares today be like buying Amazon in 1997?

Christopher Ruane looks back at the Amazon of the late 90s and considers whether RC365 shares today could offer a…

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Why are my Barclays shares having a rotten year?

After a strong start to 2023, Barclays shares have been in a downturn since March. Yet the bank is boosting…

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