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9.4% dividend yield! Should I buy this FTSE 100 stock for passive income?

Earning a passive income of nearly 10% a year from a FTSE 100 stock is hugely tempting, but it also…

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Should I buy Sainsbury’s shares to boost my passive income?

Sainsbury's shares offer some of the biggest dividend yields on the FTSE 100 today. But can I rely on it…

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1 penny stock I’d buy for 2023 and hold for a decade

This under-the-radar penny stock looks like a smart buy to me. In fact, I'd hold it for a decade to…

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With a spare £3,000 I’d build a growing second income like this

With a few thousand pounds to spare, our writer would try to start generating a second income by investing in…

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Here’s how I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to build long-term wealth

By thinking carefully about what to do with his Stocks and Shares ISA, our writer hopes to improve his financial…

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House builder stocks are on the rocks. Opportunity knocks?

Barratt, Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey have been rising, despite a gloomy outlook. Here, I cover valuing house builder stocks and…

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Aim for a million: 4 tips on timing the stock market

It can be tempting to try and “buy the dip” when markets plunge. But it’s important to stay rational to…

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Is now really the time to buy FTSE shares?

Christopher Ruane has been buying FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares for his portfolio even though the economy is losing…

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1 reason to sell Lloyds shares, 1 reason to buy

Calling the bottom on Lloyds shares over the years has often been a fool's errand. Still, I'm tempted to invest,…

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I’d buy these shares for £500 a year in passive income

I've been investing since the 1980s. But if I was starting from scratch, here's how I'd methodically build a portfolio…

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3 high yield dividend shares I’d buy today

It can be hard to believe we're in a recession when I look at some of the high yield FTSE…

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Start generating extra income by investing £5 a day? Here’s how!

Christopher Ruane explains how, with a modest daily saving target, he would try to build extra income streams that could…

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Am I wrong about the boohoo share price?

Even as the boohoo share price collapsed, Christopher Ruane has hung on to his holding in the retailer. Here's why…

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Are these 3 high-dividend renewable energy stocks no-brainer buys now?

Can we earn sustainable passive income from renewable energy stocks? I think so, and I'm eyeing up some green investment…

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Why I’m looking at Rolls-Royce shares for 2023

The price of Rolls-Royce shares has stagnated since the start of the pandemic. Here’s why Matt Cook will be keeping…

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Scottish Mortgage shares are half the price of a year ago. Here’s what I’m doing

I've wanted to buy Scottish Mortgage shares for years, but they always looked too expensive. They've now crashed by half…

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How I’d aim for £500 in monthly income from FTSE dividend stocks 

Dividend stocks look good value at the moment and I'm wondering how much I need to invest to generate the…

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How drip-feeding £400 a month into the FTSE 100 could make me £200k

Jon Smith explains how the economic cycle works and why this can help him build his wealth over time via…

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Should I buy British American Tobacco shares?

With the UK economy now in recession, I'm on the lookout for defensive stocks. With this in mind, should I…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in BT shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

Have BT shares been a good investment over the past five years, or would I have been better off putting…

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3 stocks set to crush the FTSE 100 (again) in 2023

These three stocks are easily beating the FTSE 100 this year. They look poised to continue outperforming well into the…

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The Lloyds share price is too low. What would I sell at?

The Lloyds share price has dropped a long way from its 2022 high of 56p. But I'm a happy buyer…

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Bank stocks look cheap now. Should I buy for the recession?

Since recession became unavoidable, UK bank stocks have started ticking up a bit. I think I'm looking at some attractive…

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Forget Lloyds shares! I’d rather buy this FTSE 100 income stock in December

The FTSE 100 is packed with great dividend stocks to buy. Here's one I'd happily buy next month following exceptional…

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By buying 7,267 shares in this FTSE 250 company, I could generate passive income of £500 per year

Edward Sheldon is building up his stake in an under-the-radar FTSE 250 dividend stock with the goal of generating £500…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in Legal & General shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

Legal & General shares have a high dividend yield. But have they actually been a good investment over the last…

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When will the Ocado share price stop falling?

The Ocado share price has dropped sharply over the past week. Our writer investigates what's going on with the online…

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I’d find cheap shares to buy before it’s too late!

Christopher Ruane explains how he has been identifying cheap shares to buy for his portfolio -- and why he isn't…

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Could 2023 reward my faith in Rolls-Royce shares?

Christopher Ruane has no plans to sell his Rolls-Royce shares. Here's why he thinks next year may vindicate his confidence…

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’m keen on these 2 high-yield income stocks

Jon Smith outlines why he's targeting high-yield income shares despite the added risk that's normally associated with them.

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5 ideas to supercharge my Stocks & Shares ISA in 2023

Jon Smith runs through ideas for his Stocks and Shares ISA, including IPOs, the energy sector, and banking dividends.

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6 cheap FTSE 250 shares on my radar for 2023!

The FTSE 250 is packed with bargains following recent stock market volatility. Here are some I'm preparing to buy for…

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I’d buy 150 of these dividend shares to gain triple-digit passive income for life

Dividend shares form an important part of our writer’s portfolio. Today he considers a highly cash-generative business that yields 6.5%.

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Can Rio Tinto’s dividend maintain its high yield of 9.8%?

Rio Tinto is renowned for being one of the biggest dividend payers. But with profits expected to take a hit,…

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2 top UK dividend stocks I think are bargains   

Our writer chooses a couple of UK dividend stocks he would add into his portfolio. Both could benefit from long-term…

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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2 FTSE 250 stocks I’ll hold for decades

Here's why I plan to hold FTSE 250 companies Greggs and The Renewables Infrastructure group in my portfolio for years…

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Here’s why I’m buying dividend shares in a recession

I invest in dividend shares for the long term. And I think switching strategy just because there's a recession would…

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Could spending £5,000 on 5 growth shares now help me build a nest egg?

Our writer explains the moves he would make if he wanted to use £5,000 building a portfolio of growth shares…

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A high-yield income stock I’d buy with £5,000 in December

This UK income stock boasts a market-beating 8.1% dividend yield today. Here's why Royston Wild is considering buying it for…

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Should I buy Rio Tinto shares right now?

Tempting valuation indicators are luring me towards Rio Tinto shares as a potential investment for general economic recovery.

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