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Here’s how I’d invest £20k in the best shares now to achieve financial freedom

| Peter Stephens

Investing £20k in the best shares now could lead to impressive returns in the long run. It may provide an…

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Personal Finance

Can I get a car insurance refund?

| Sean LaPointe

This is a useful guide on car insurance refunds in the UK, including when you might be entitled to one…

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FTSE 250: Passive investing for income is a stock buying strategy I like

| Kirsteen Mackay

The FTSE 250 hasn't recovered from Covid-19, but 2021 could be better. I think it contains great dividend picks for…

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Personal Finance

Who are millennials and how are they investing?

| Kate Anderson

Ever wondered what generation you fall into? We take a look at who millennials are - and what this means…

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Personal Finance

Freetrade’s 3 most popular trusts

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Freetrade is taking the UK investment scene by storm with their commission-free trading. In this article, I take a look…

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Personal Finance

How to cut small business costs in a hurry

| Fiona Vanier

Many small businesses are currently under pressure. If you want to know how to cut business costs in a hurry,…

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Cheap UK shares: here’s why I think 2021 could be a good year for the FTSE 100

| Cliff D'Arcy

It's not been a great year for cheap UK shares, many of which have been trashed. But 2021 could well…

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Almost 2/3rds of Brits would take on debt over paying an emergency bill from their savings

| Diana Bocco

Paying an emergency bill with your savings seems logical. But a new report by uk.Investing.com shows that many Brits are…

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Airbnb shares soar on IPO! What other companies are going public soon?

| Sean LaPointe

Airbnb shares soared 120% on its long-awaited IPO. Read on to find out more about this event and about other…

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Why has the Chemring share price rocketed 12% to 7-year highs?

| Royston Wild

Chemring's share price has exploded to multi-year highs following the release of full-year results. Here's why it's so optimistic about…

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Personal Finance

Need bicycle insurance? Here’s everything you need to know

| Fiona Vanier

Bicycle insurance is not compulsory, but it is useful. If you are thinking about buying it but wondering if it’s…

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Personal Finance

£760m spent on unwanted children’s Christmas presents each year! Here’s a better idea

| Kate Anderson

Worried about getting it wrong with your children's Christmas presents this year and seeing them go to waste? We have…

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Is the turnaround at Purplebricks a stock opportunity for 2021?

| Kevin Godbold

Why I’m tempted to pick up a few of the shares to hold for the long term to see if…

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UK shares: why Purplebricks, Chemring and K3 Capital are rising today

| Roland Head

Three popular UK shares saw gains of 10% or more in early trade. Roland Head looks at the latest news…

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How I’d invest £10k in 2021 to make £1m

| Rupert Hargreaves

If I had a lump sum of £10,000, I would invest it. With that in mind, here's how I'd invest…

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Worried about a no-deal Brexit? I’ve bought these FTSE 100 stocks to protect myself

| Rupert Hargreaves

As we move closer to the end of 2020, the chances of a no-deal Brexit are increasing. I've bought two…

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I think these are the best dividend-paying UK shares to buy now to make a passive income

| Peter Stephens

I think these UK shares may offer the best means of generating a relatively high passive income today and in…

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Stock market recovery: how I’d start earning passive income today

| Peter Stephens

The stock market recovery provides an opportunity to start earning passive income from high-yielding UK shares, in my view.

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This is how I’d invest £1k today to create a passive income and retire early

| Andy Ross

I think a modest investment today in this global company could create a passive income that will blossom nicely in…

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Forget NIO and Tesla. I’d rather buy and hold these cheap shares

| Andy Ross

NIO and Tesla are popular with many investors at the moment, but for long-term profits, I’d look at these two…

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Here are my top 5 British stocks to watch in 2021

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith looks ahead to 2021 and shares his top five British stocks, ranging from 2020 star performers to some…

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FTSE 100 shares: 2 cheap UK shares for 2021 I think could TREBLE my money!

| Royston Wild

Looking to supercharge your profits from UK shares? I'd buy these top FTSE 100 stocks and hold them all the…

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65% of investors predict “tougher” 2021! Here’s how I’d buy UK shares today

| Royston Wild

Want to buy UK shares but concerned about the economic outlook? Here are some strategies I'd adopt to enjoy terrific…

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UK shares: here are 5 of my favourites for 2021

| Nadia Yaqub

Many investors are turning positive on UK shares. I expect 2021 to be a great year for British stocks. Here…

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Does Experian Boost really work?

| Fiona Vanier

If you check your credit score regularly, you'll know about Experian. But do you know about Experian Boost? Read this…

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What are dividends?

| Fiona Vanier

If you're thinking of investing in shares, then you may have heard of dividends. If you are wondering what they're…

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Personal Finance

What to look for in a good investment property

| Fiona Vanier

When investing in real-estate, what should you look for in an investment property? If you’re thinking about investing, read on…

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Personal Finance

Types of gilts in the UK

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Gilts may sound like pieces of medieval armour, but they are actually one of the oldest forms of investments available…

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What is an IPO and how does it work?

| Sean LaPointe

An IPO is one of the most exciting events in the life of a company. Here's everything you need to…

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The Royal Mail share price is flying! Here’s what I’m doing now

| Jabran Khan

With the Royal Mail share price soaring in the past month, Jabran Khan explains whether he is tempted to invest…

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Where I would invest for long-term exposure to disruptive cell-based medicines

| Tej Kohli

When historians look back at 2020, it won’t be the coronavirus crisis that will claim their interest, but the award…

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Trebling my money by 2030! 2 top UK shares I think could help me retire rich

| Royston Wild

I'm looking to make stunning returns from my shares portfolio over the next 10 years. I reckon these two UK…

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A no-deal Brexit? I’d buy these FTSE 100 shares to protect myself

| Stuart Blair

For many FTSE 100 shares, a no-deal Brexit will have catastrophic effects. But these stocks look fairly immune and are…

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Why these 5 FTSE 100 shares are on my 2021 income investing watchlist

| Manika Premsingh

Dividends have started returning and more payouts can be expected next year. Here are five FTSE 100 stocks that income…

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Investing for income in today’s market

| Karl Loomes

Investing for income is a solid strategy to build a portfolio around. Here is how I do it in today’s…

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Will construction stocks see a share price revival in 2021?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Construction stocks were hammered when the coronavirus pandemic hit. Some are seeing a share price revival. Will their fortunes turn…

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What I think is next for Standard Chartered’s dividend

| Jay Yao

Jay Yao writes what he thinks Standard Chartered management might do with the dividend given the recent approval of the…

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Takeover: Why the Codemasters share price just surged 20%

| Tom Rodgers

It's a bidding war! Here's why the Codemasters share price surged another 20% on top of a stellar year for…

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I’d invest in UK shares the Warren Buffett way

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett has achieved investing success applying some simple principles. Here I use them to pick UK shares I'd buy.

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NIO stock is down 25% in the last few weeks! Should I buy it for my ISA?

| Paul Summers

Electric vehicles are hot, but NIO (NYSE:NIO) stock is down heavily. Paul Summers takes a closer look to see if…

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