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3 smart money moves I’d make today to beat the State Pension

I think that these three investment opportunities could improve your retirement income and help you to beat the State Pension.

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Could Aviva be the next FTSE 100 company to cut its dividend?

Many of the FTSE 100's (LON:INDEXFTSE: UKX) top dividend stocks have cut their payouts. Could Aviva plc (LSE: AV) be…

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

Two of the top income stocks in the FTSE 100 (LON:INDEXFTSE: UKX) that I believe you can trust with your…

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Cash ISA returns are peanuts. Here’s why I’d buy FTSE 100 dividend shares instead

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could offer significantly higher returns than a Cash ISA in my opinion.

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Forget the Metro Bank share price! I’d buy this FTSE 250 dividend growth stock today

Roland Head explains why he's avoiding Metro Bank plc (LON: MTRO) and buying a different FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) financial…

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Picking stocks vs index funds. What’s the best investment strategy?

Over the last decade, index funds have changed the way people invest in the stock market. Are they a better…

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The surprising truth about lump sum vs drip feed investing

Should you throw your cash at the market regardless of where we are in the cycle? The answer may surprise…

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Forget that inheritance! Here are 3 reasons why you may never get it

Dreaming of an inheritance? It would be far wiser to start saving for the future instead, Harvey Jones says.

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d snap up this growing company

Andy Ross thinks this high-growth stock has far more appeal than pouring money into property and here’s why.

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy today

Manika Premsingh thinks FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) giants AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN) and GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) could see further…

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Forget the Centrica share price! I’d buy the FTSE 100 right now

Centrica plc (LON:CNA) has underperformed the FTSE 100 (LON:INDEXFTSE:UKX) for the past decade, and this looks set to continue.

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Retirement planning: 3 simple moves that could help you retire earlier than the State Pension age

The State Pension age is increasing. Here are three moves that could help you retire much earlier.

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The simple trick I’m using to beat the State Pension

It's easy to beat the State Pension if you know how. Here's the trick I'm using today.

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Is the easyJet share price still a millionaire maker?

Budget airline easyJet plc (LON: EZJ) could be a bargain. But watch out for turbulence, says Roland Head.

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Can you really survive on the State Pension alone?

Do you have any idea how much your pension shortfall could be when you retire? Read on to find out.

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Here are 3 FTSE 100 stocks (like this 12% yielder) that I’d buy with my last £3,000

Hard up for cash? Don't worry. Royston Wild unveils three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares that he thinks could help…

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Forget buy-to-let! I think FTSE 100 dividend shares can offer a higher passive income

I’m more optimistic about the income returns on offer from the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) than from buy-to-let.

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3 simple steps to beat the FTSE 100 and obtain a £1m ISA

Here’s how I’d look to maximise my portfolio returns over the long run.

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HSBC just sent me £68.99. Here’s how I plan to turn it into a million pounds

From small dividends mighty fortunes grow, says Harvey Jones.

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d buy these 3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks instead

These three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend stocks could knock spots off interest from a Cash ISA over the long term,…

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2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks I’d buy for my ISA today

I think FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) dividend stocks are being overlooked these days. Here are two I really like, with…

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I’m betting Boris Johnson will be great for these FTSE 100 stocks

Boris Johnson’s term could suppress the pound and benefit exporters like Diageo plc. (LON:DGE),

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These dividend stocks may surge in August: is now the time to buy?

Looking for growth heroes whose share prices could bulge in August? Royston Wild zeroes in on two such splendid stocks…

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The Vodafone share price jumps on today’s news. Is the recovery on?

FTSE 100 (LON:INDEXFTSE:UKX) giant Vodafone plc (LON:VOD) announces another plan to tackle its huge debt pile. This Fool is cautiously…

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Why I think the AstraZeneca share price will keep climbing

A portfolio of new drugs could mean it’s time to invest in AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN).

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Forget buy-to-let! FTSE 100 growth stock Rightmove is a better way to play the property market

Harvey Jones says FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) property portal Rightmove plc (LON: RMV) is a better way to make money from…

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A ‘secret’ small-cap recovery stock I’d buy today, and one I’d avoid

If you're looking for growth plus dividends, I think this small-cap stock can reward you well with both.

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Have £2,000 to invest? Here are 2 FTSE 100 turnaround shares I’d buy in an ISA today

Harvey Jones picks out two embattled FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) turnaround stocks that could be ready for lift-off.

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What’s the difference between a current account and savings account?

What's the point of having both? Explore the main differences between the two right here.

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Here’s why I’m bullish on this slumping FTSE 250 stock in August

William Hill plc (LON: WMH) stock has slumped due to regulatory pressure in the UK, but I’m betting that it’s…

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This simple ‘payday trick’ could be the key to getting rich

Want to learn the easiest way to save more money? Read on.

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Have £3k to spend? A surging FTSE 100 stock I’d buy right now

Royston Wild zeroes in on a terrific FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) share that he thinks could make you richer in…

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Have £100 to save this payday? Here are 3 smart things you could do with that money

Have a little bit of spare money this payday? Here are three clever moves you could make which don't involve…

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Warning: investors are still betting against the Sirius Minerals share price

Roland Head looks at risk and reward for Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX) shareholders, following recent news.

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Cobham to be bought in £4bn acquisition, where would I invest my gains?

British defence firm Cobham Plc (LON:COB) is to be acquired by a US private equity firm, so where could your…

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Is now finally the time to buy Metro Bank shares?

As Metro Bank plc (LON: MTRO) hits record lows, is now finally the time to invest in the challenger bank?

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Like Whitbread, this company’s bold move could be transformational

Although Whitbread plc (LON: WTB) sold a cracking business in Costa, I’m a big fan of companies ditching underperforming operations,…

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Forget a cash ISA, I’d go for these FTSE 250 dividend stocks every time

I reckon shares in the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) will wipe the floor with any Cash ISA. Here are two…

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Is this battered small-cap stock now a canny contrarian buy?

Spread-betting firm CMC Markets plc (LON:CMCX) rises on news that client activity has stabilised. Is the recovery on?

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I’d buy these 2 FTSE 250 dividend growth stocks for a Stocks and Shares ISA today

Harvey Jones says this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) growth stock and high-income rival could balance your Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio…

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