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3 reasons I’d buy a FTSE All-Share tracker instead of a FTSE 100 tracker

26 August, 2019 | G A Chester

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) trackers are popular with investors, but this Fool reckons a FTSE All-Share (INDEXFTSE:ASX) tracker is a better…

Looking for stocks to buy? I’d go for this FTSE 100 dividend stock and this growth stock

26 August, 2019 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon reveals the names of two stocks, including a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stock yielding 8%, that he…

Forget Centrica! 3 FTSE 250 renewable energy stocks I’d buy

26 August, 2019 | Roland Head

These renewable energy firms could be a better choice for income investors than troubled utility stock Centrica plc (LON: CNA),…

Building a retirement portfolio? I think these FTSE 100 stocks could pay you for life

26 August, 2019 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights two reliable FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend payers he believes could be well-suited to retirement portfolios.

Warning! Buy-to-let property could hurt your retirement savings

26 August, 2019 | Rupert Hargreaves

Buy-to-let investing is no longer the route to riches it once was, believes Rupert Hargreaves.

Should you buy or sell the GSK share price?

26 August, 2019 | Roland Head

Roland Head explains why big changes could make GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) a compelling buy.

Is the Royal Mail share price a bargain after crashing 30%?

26 August, 2019 | Rupert Hargreaves

Shares in Royal Mail plc (LON: RMG) have crashed this year. But could now be the opportune moment to buy?

Retirement saving: those aged 55+ require an extra £184,484 to retire comfortably

26 August, 2019 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

There's a huge gap between what those aged 55 and over have saved for retirement and how much they need.…

Forget the National Lottery! I’d buy FTSE 100 stocks instead

26 August, 2019 | Rupert Hargreaves

Gambling on the National Lottery can be a waste of money. Buying blue-chip FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) companies is a better…

These FTSE 100 dividend stocks are on sale! Can you afford to miss out?

26 August, 2019 | Royston Wild

Sharp price drops leave these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) income stocks dealing on rock-bottom valuations. Time to buy, or should…

How REITS can help you generate a passive income, get rich and retire early

25 August, 2019 | Peter Stephens

I think that REITs offer diversity and growth potential that could boost your long-term financial outlook.

No-deal Brexit could be the FTSE 100 buying opportunity of the year!

25 August, 2019 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could go either way in the run up to 31 October.

Should I buy shares in a rights issue?

25 August, 2019 | Alan Oscroft

A rights issue can be a tricky thing to understand, and it needs careful thought before deciding to buy.

Forget the National Lottery: I’d get rich and retire early by following Warren Buffett

25 August, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Value investing as per Warren Buffett’s strategy could provide a sound means of building a large investment portfolio in my…

Forget 1.4% from Premium Bonds: I’d pick up 25% risk-free from a Lifetime ISA

25 August, 2019 | Peter Stephens

I’d ditch Premium Bonds and invest in the stock market through a Lifetime ISA.

Premium Bonds & the National Lottery: 76% of over-55s could be making a huge mistake

25 August, 2019 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over-55s are putting money into Premium Bonds and the National Lottery. Here's why that's not a smart move.

FTSE 100 warning! I think buying Lloyds and Tesco could be your biggest mistakes for 2020

25 August, 2019 | Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) and Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) are two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:…

Does the UKOG share price make it a bargain?

25 August, 2019 | Rupert Hargreaves

UK Oil & Gas plc (LON:UKOG) looks cheap, but is that really the case?

Here’s why I think you need to open a Lifetime ISA

25 August, 2019 | Rupert Hargreaves

Lifetime ISAs could be the best way to invest in your future explains Rupert Hargreaves.

Could ignoring this FTSE 100 stock and its 6% yield be the biggest mistake you make for 2020?

25 August, 2019 | Royston Wild

Don't have regrets! Take a look at this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) income hero before it's too late, pleads Royston…

Should I buy United Utilities shares?

25 August, 2019 | Kirsteen Mackay

United Utilities Group plc (LSE:UU) looks good as an income share, but I have some reservations.

How I’d avoid a rising State Pension age

25 August, 2019 | Rupert Hargreaves

Suggestions that the State Pension age should be increased to 75 have shocked many. Here's how I'd prepare for the…

Have £5k to spend? 2 ‘buy and forget’ dividend stocks that I’ve bought for my ISA

25 August, 2019 | Royston Wild

Looking for a stress-free way to make a fortune from stock markets? Royston Wild reveals two shares from his own…

Forget a Cash ISA and gold! I’d aim to make £1m through buying dirt-cheap FTSE 100 stocks

25 August, 2019 | Peter Stephens

I think that FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares offer stronger risk/reward ratios than gold and cash in the long run.

Forget the high yielders. I’d buy these 3 FTSE 100 dividend growth stocks instead

25 August, 2019 | Paul Summers

These FTSE 100 (LON:INDEXFTSE:UKX) companies might be better income plays than you think, says Paul Summers

Everything matters but you don’t know how

25 August, 2019 | Owain Bennallack

Forget about guessing which shares will do best next month...

Should I invest in property or the FTSE 100?

25 August, 2019 | Kevin Godbold

Buy-to-let versus an FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) tracker fund: this is where I’d invest and why.

Personal Finance

5 tips for avoiding 0% balance transfer traps

25 August, 2019 | Sean LaPointe

These tips might help you avoid common balance transfer traps which can in the long run prove to be quite…

I’d fill my boots with these shares that are on sale

25 August, 2019 | Andy Ross

I think the recent market fall could have made these two shares too cheap to ignore.

Could the Sirius Minerals share price fall to zero?

25 August, 2019 | Rupert Hargreaves

There's a growing risk Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX) could run out of cash.

Forget buy-to-let: I think a Stocks and Shares ISA can boost your retirement savings

25 August, 2019 | Peter Stephens

A Stocks and Shares ISA may offer higher returns with less risk than a buy-to-let.

Forget the National Lottery! I’d rather get rich with this 7% FTSE 100 dividend yield

25 August, 2019 | Royston Wild

Why waste your money on the National Lottery? This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) income share's a much better way to…

How you can make £250k on an average salary and double your State Pension

25 August, 2019 | Kevin Godbold

Why I’m certain it’s within the grasp of people on an average salary to build a pension pot capable of…