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How I’d use dividend shares to turn a £20k ISA into a £1k monthly second income

Our writer explains how they'd aim to build a substantial tax-free passive income stream by investing in high-quality dividend shares…

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Is the launch of Threads a game changer for the Meta share price?

Jon Smith takes a look beyond the hype of the new Threads app launch and clarifies just what value and…

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What are the best UK shares to buy now when aiming for a million?

The best UK shares to buy may be firms with market-leading positions trading at cheap prices. And in the long…

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At 650p, is it time to buy Scottish Mortgage shares?

Scottish Mortgage shares now trade at a 21% discount to net asset value. Dr James Fox explores whether it's time…

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Forget buy-to-let! Start building to £1m with a Stocks and Shares ISA

Investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA could be a far more prudent method to build a seven-figure portfolio than…

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3 steps to earning £300 a month in passive income!

Dr James Fox details how he’d begin generating a monthly passive income by investing in the stock market using three…

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How to start building passive income with £25 a week

Earning a passive income is one of the best ways to achieve financial freedom. Zaven Boyrazian explains how to start…

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With less than £1,000 in savings, here’s how I’d boost my monthly income… and ditch the credit cards

Stephen Wright thinks earning monthly income through dividends could be a great step towards financial security and fighting the rising…

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett and buying cheap growth stocks

The FTSE 250 is climbing by double digits as investor interest in growth stocks returns. But there are still countless…

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I’d use July as a rare opportunity to lock in high yields!

With FTSE stocks trading at discounts, Dr James Fox sees an unmissable opportunity to snap up high yields and build…

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“To date, the best-performing investment in my Stocks and Shares ISA is…”

Not all stocks are created equal -- every investor will be aware of that, with most having had their fair…

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3 hot penny shares to buy following recent volatility!

I think these penny shares could soar in value from current levels. Here's why I'd buy them for my UK…

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This could be a once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy cheap FTSE 100 stocks!

Opportunities to buy top FTSE 100 stocks at knock-down prices don’t come around every day. Striking while the iron's hot…

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REIT investing: 2 top dividend stocks I’m looking to buy right now!

These UK dividend stocks are tipped to pay market-beating dividends over the next financial year. This is why I'd add…

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Is this 8%+ dividend yielding stock perfect for boosting passive income?

Sumayya Mansoor wants to boost her passive income and takes a closer look at this tobacco stock to determine whether…

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Should I buy fallen Diageo shares near their 52-week low?

British drinks manufacturer Diageo is a global success story, operating in over 180 countries. Should I buy any of its…

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At 25, I’d start spending £150 each month on dividend shares

Does it make sense to start buying dividend shares in our mid-twenties? Christopher Ruane explains why he'd do that if…

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Watch out! Here are some market crash warnings for UK stocks

Jon Smith talks through recent housing data and interest rate speculation that he feels could put a dampener on UK…

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6.5% interest rates? Here’s what it means for Lloyds shares

Jon Smith weighs up the benefit to Lloyds shares of higher rates from net interest income against the risk of…

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I’d buy 3,343 shares of this FTSE 100 stock for £100 in monthly passive income

This FTSE 100 stock is now offering a near 9% annual yield. Here’s how I’d take advantage to bring myself…

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Rolls-Royce shares are the FTSE 100’s star performer up 77% in a year! Here’s what I’d do now

Rolls-Royce shares have been a brilliant buy, but past performance is no guide to the future and I'm now approaching…

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Forget buy-to-let! I’m buying UK shares to target a second income

If I wanted a second income, I’d say that buying UK shares is a better option than owning a buy-to-let…

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1 rising penny stock I’d buy today at 64p

This penny stock in the specialist financial services sector has enjoyed 73% share price growth over the past five years.

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How I’d use £80,000 to target a £7,000 second income for life

Christopher Ruane outlines how he would aim to build a four-figure annual second income by buying a range of high-quality…

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3 ‘no-brainer’ FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d buy in July

Our writer picks out three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares that all have great records of returning cash to their investors.

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A stock market rally is coming! I’m buying FTSE 100 stocks while they’re still cheap

FTSE 100 stocks are sliding at the moment and I'm keen to buy them cheaply before they rally, rather than…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy cheap British shares for passive income!

Our writer explains why they think now could be a once-in-a-decade opportunity to hoover up cheap UK shares for long-term…

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Here’s how I’d invest £3,000 into dividend stocks to generate passive income for life

Dividends can offer a regular and reliable additional income. Our writer outlines three steps for investing in these cash-giving stocks.

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Yields of up to 9.6%! Should I buy these FTSE 100 stocks for a second income?

These UK blue-chip shares offer dividend yields far above the market average. Could they help turbocharge my second income?

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Is Games Workshop an unmissable stock opportunity?

Here’s why I recently embraced the risks to own some Games Workshop stock for the long term... and a potentially…

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No savings at 30? Here’s my 3-step plan to earn £2k in passive income a month!

It's never too late to start investing. If I made my first foray into the stock market at 30, here's…

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With the FTSE 100 at its lowest levels of 2023, is now the time to buy UK shares?

Stephen Wright thinks patience is key with the FTSE 100 right now. But with the index at its lowest level…

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Here’s why I’m buying this penny stock with its monster 7% dividend yield

Sumayya Mansoor explains why this penny stock is on her buy list and delves deeper into passive income, performance, and…

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Is this cheap defensive FTSE 250 stock a must buy?

Sumayya Mansoor takes a closer look at this FTSE 250 stock. Do its apparent value and defensive traits make it…

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Want to invest like Buffett? Buy Berkshire Hathaway shares

Jon Smith explains how some investors can get exposure to what Buffett is buying and selling simply by holding Berkshire…

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3 reasons why the FTSE 100 is tumbling this week

Jon Smith flags up latest events from across the pond, as well as poor UK construction data this morning as…

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Down over 20% from January, Glencore’s share price looks cheap to me

Glencore’s share price has dropped 20%+ this year, but a Chinese economic turnaround, great fundamentals and good dividends mean I…

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Is Diageo the ultimate retirement stock?

Premium alcoholic drinks maker Diageo has an impressive financial record, but the stock has issues worth careful consideration.

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No savings? I’d copy these Warren Buffett methods to build wealth

Warren Buffett has amassed a fortune well into the billions from the stock market. Here, this Fool picks out some…

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20% off! Should I buy more Scottish Mortgage shares?

Scottish Mortgage shares have been a superb investment in recent years, and are now looking like they might be undervalued…

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