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Retirement saving: 3 things I wish I’d known about dividend investing

| Peter Stephens

I think following these three steps could make dividend investing more profitable.

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Stop trading and start investing in FTSE 100 stocks! My simple plan for a £1m ISA

| Peter Stephens

A buy-and-hold strategy could generate higher returns than frequently buying and selling FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares in my view.

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Want to retire early? Why dividend shares like Unilever could offer robust income and capital growth

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Looking for reliable dividend shares? I'd consider Unilever plc (LON: ULVR), for a long-term portfolio.

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks yielding 5%+ I’d buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA today

| Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks could offer impressive income investing outlooks in my opinion.

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d buy FTSE 100 dividend stocks yielding 4%+

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could offer a superior income return than a Cash ISA in my opinion.

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3 FTSE 100 growth stocks I’d tuck away for the next 10 years

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out what he thinks could be three solid, long-term buys from the market's top tier.

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Forget the State Pension! I’d take these 2 steps to generate a growing retirement income

| Peter Stephens

I think these two steps could improve your retirement prospects through increasing your return potential, as well as reducing your…

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11%+ dividend yields! Is this unloved FTSE 250 sinker actually a brilliant buy?

| Royston Wild

Could this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) dividend stock be one of the best income bets you ever buy? Royston Wild…

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Save or invest? Here’s why I’d do both

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers explains why holding cash and taking calculated risks are compatible steps for anyone wanting to improve their financial…

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Will this FTSE 100 dividend stock, yielding 6%, be next to cut the payout?

| Royston Wild

There are a lot of FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend shares out there looking more than a little fragile. Could…

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Buyer beware! I think this FTSE 100 dividend stock could be next to slash payouts

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) firm is probably worth avoiding right now.

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3 ways in which I’ve grown my savings in 2019 (and you can too)

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Low savings account rates make growing your wealth more challenging. But there are definitely things you can do to get…

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Is the Kier share price heading for zero?

| Roland Head

Roland Head updates his view on Kier Group plc (LON: KIE) following recent developments.

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The Glencore share price: time to buy?

| Roland Head

Mining group Glencore plc (LON: GLEN) has lagged the market for five years. Is the tide about to turn?

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Does a 36% discount make Woodford Patient Capital Trust a buy?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Woodford Patient Capital Trust plc (LON: WPCT) looks cheap, but it's not cheap enough, thinks Rupert Hargreaves.

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2 FTSE 250 dividend shares I’d buy and hold for the rest of my life

| Royston Wild

Looking to build a big retirement package? Of course you are. So take a look at these brilliant FTSE 250…

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Rents are rising in the UK! So should you invest in buy-to-let?

| Royston Wild

Rents are increasing. But is this enough for investors to charge back into the buy-to-let segment?

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Don’t rely on that inheritance! I’d buy these 2 dirt cheap FTSE 100 shares instead

| Harvey Jones

Don't spend your life hanging around for an inheritance that may never come. Start saving for your future today, says…

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How I plan to use the FTSE 100 to double the State Pension

| Roland Head

Investing in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) could be a cheap way to build a retirement fund, says Roland Head.

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d sell today

| Roland Head

These FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks could disappoint investors, says Roland Head.

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Warning! I think buy-to-let could make you poorer

| Rupert Hargreaves

Buy-to-let investing might seem like an attractive place for your money, but it's becoming increasingly harder to make a profit,…

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The BT share price: Here’s what I’d do now

| Rupert Hargreaves

BT Group - CLASS A Common Stock (LON:BT.A) looks cheap, but there are several reasons why I'm not buying just…

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Why I’d dump the Cash ISA and buy these FTSE 100 stocks yielding 6%

| Rupert Hargreaves

These FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) income champions offer much better returns than cash, argues Rupert Hargreaves.

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Are 0% balance transfer deals actually on the rise?

| Kate Anderson

After months of decline, are balance transfer deals finally on the up?

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Am I about to be wrong regarding the Lloyds share price?

| Kevin Godbold

I’ve been bearish for many years over Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY). And this is what I think now.

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Forget buy-to-let! Here are 3 reasons I’d rather buy FTSE 100 growth stocks right now

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could deliver stronger growth than a buy-to-let, in Peter Stephens' view.

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Forget Neil Woodford! Here’s how to build your own portfolio of FTSE 100 dividend growth stocks

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says Neil Woodford's comeuppance has bolstered the case for running your own portfolio of FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX)…

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Red alert! Will these FTSE 100 stocks be next to cut dividends?

| Royston Wild

Dividend cuts are back in vogue again. Could these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks be the next to slash payouts?

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Looking to invest in FTSE 100 dividend stocks? Here are two 5%+ yielders I’d buy today

| Peter Stephens

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UK) dividend shares could deliver impressive total returns.

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

| Peter Stephens

I think these three steps could help you reduce your reliance on the State Pension.

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks yielding 6%+ today

| Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend shares could offer significantly higher income returns than a Cash ISA in my opinion.

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2 dividend shares I think could boost any Stocks and Shares ISA

| Andy Ross

Andy Ross looks at two (INDEXFTSE:UKX) that generously reward investors with dividends and could supercharge an investor's portfolio.

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA today

| Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend shares could offer wide margins of safety and bright growth prospects in my opinion.

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Have £2k to invest? I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks right now

| Peter Stephens

Buying these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) income shares today could lead to growing returns in my view.

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Retirement saving: three things I wish I’d done 10 years ago

| Alan Oscroft

It's never too soon to focus your investment strategy on what's best for your retirement.

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Here’s my simple 3-step plan to build a £1 million ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With the right strategy, a £1m ISA is certainly achievable, even if you're not on a high salary.

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3 vital questions to ask before selling an investment

| Paul Summers

Can't decide when to hold on or sell? Here's what you should be asking.

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Forget its 6%+ yields! I think this FTSE 250 stock’s a shocking dividend trap

| Royston Wild

Looking for great income stocks today? You might want to avoid this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) contender... It could leave…

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NatWest biometric payment cards: the next big thing in your financial world?

| Peter Stephens

Could the NatWest biometric payment cards be good or bad news for consumers?

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The Tesco share price: is it the biggest investment trap on the FTSE 100?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers whether FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) threatens to lose its shareholders a fortune.

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