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How I’d invest £5k in this FTSE 100 stock market correction

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The stock market correction is creating interesting opportunities within the UK's flagship index. But not all depressed valuations are bargains.

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Turning an empty ISA into a £78,523 yearly second income!

| Dr. James Fox

As a UK resident, using the tax-efficient ISA makes it easy to generate wealth over the long run, and eventually…

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The stock market correction is a once-in-a-decade chance to buy high-yield stocks!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to capitalise on cheap income stocks offering high yields in this market correction, while also highlighting…

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With cash yielding 6%, is dividend investing still worth it?

| Stephen Wright

Even with interest rates on cash savings higher than yields on FTSE 100 stocks, Stephen Wright thinks dividend investing is…

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My 2023 best stocks to buy list: shares I think are poised for a recovery

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Over the last six months, I’ve steadily topped up my investment in these two growth shares. Here’s why I think…

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Rolls-Royce shares: range-bound for now, but cheap in the long run?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares are currently stuck below 155p, but the long-term prospects are strong. Dr James Fox details why he's holding…

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2 red-hot FTSE 100 dividend shares I think are too cheap to miss!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best bargains to buy following recent stock market volatility. Here are two dividend shares I'll buy…

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I’d start buying shares using these 5 principles

| Christopher Ruane

Want to start buying shares? Christopher Ruane outlines a handful of things he would take into consideration before venturing into…

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This is how I’d invest £1,000 like Warren Buffett

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett has made billions of dollars in the stock market. With far more modest funds, our writer would still…

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If I’d invested £5k in Flutter shares 12 months ago here’s what I’d have now

| Harvey Jones

I'm kicking myself for failing to buy Flutter shares, given how they've performed this year. So should I make amends…

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How I’m buying cheap UK shares now and aiming to become a stock market millionaire

| Kevin Godbold

The status of a stock market millionaire really is within the grasp of private investors, even when they're on an…

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Value stocks: what I’m doing before earnings season!

| Dr. James Fox

With earnings seasons approaching, Dr James Fox explores whether he should continue buying his favourite value stocks, or keep his…

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A thousand ways to make $1,000 like Warren Buffett

| James Beard

In 1937, Warren Buffett borrowed a book from his local library that changed his life. I think its contents are…

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Interest rates are 5%. Should I dump dividend stocks and put money into savings accounts?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Now that interest rates are higher, investors can obtain relatively attractive returns from savings accounts. So is it game-over for…

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Should I buy cheap Rolls-Royce shares while they’re still under 155p?

| Matthew Dumigan

With Rolls-Royce shares currently up by around 54% year to date, our writer explores whether they offer good value to…

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How I’d invest £10k in FTSE 100 shares to aim for a £250 monthly passive income

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer shares how they would go about investing £10,000 in FTSE 100 shares with the aim of eventually generating…

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At 44p, could dirt-cheap Lloyds shares be a once-in-a-decade buying opportunity?

| Matthew Dumigan

With Lloyds shares currently trading around the 44p mark, our writer explores whether they could present a rare and valuable…

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2 of the ‘safest’ UK dividend stocks on the planet

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The UK is home to some of the safest dividend stocks in the world. Here are two companies with multi-decade…

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How I’d use dividend shares to turn a £20k ISA into a £1k monthly second income

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer explains how they'd aim to build a substantial tax-free passive income stream by investing in high-quality dividend shares…

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Is the launch of Threads a game changer for the Meta share price?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look beyond the hype of the new Threads app launch and clarifies just what value and…

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What are the best UK shares to buy now when aiming for a million?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The best UK shares to buy may be firms with market-leading positions trading at cheap prices. And in the long…

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At 650p, is it time to buy Scottish Mortgage shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares now trade at a 21% discount to net asset value. Dr James Fox explores whether it's time…

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Forget buy-to-let! Start building to £1m with a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA could be a far more prudent method to build a seven-figure portfolio than…

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3 steps to earning £300 a month in passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details how he’d begin generating a monthly passive income by investing in the stock market using three…

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How to start building passive income with £25 a week

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Earning a passive income is one of the best ways to achieve financial freedom. Zaven Boyrazian explains how to start…

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With less than £1,000 in savings, here’s how I’d boost my monthly income… and ditch the credit cards

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks earning monthly income through dividends could be a great step towards financial security and fighting the rising…

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett and buying cheap growth stocks

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250 is climbing by double digits as investor interest in growth stocks returns. But there are still countless…

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I’d use July as a rare opportunity to lock in high yields!

| Dr. James Fox

With FTSE stocks trading at discounts, Dr James Fox sees an unmissable opportunity to snap up high yields and build…

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“To date, the best-performing investment in my Stocks and Shares ISA is…”

| The Motley Fool Staff

Not all stocks are created equal -- every investor will be aware of that, with most having had their fair…

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3 hot penny shares to buy following recent volatility!

| Royston Wild

I think these penny shares could soar in value from current levels. Here's why I'd buy them for my UK…

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This could be a once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy cheap FTSE 100 stocks!

| Royston Wild

Opportunities to buy top FTSE 100 stocks at knock-down prices don’t come around every day. Striking while the iron's hot…

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REIT investing: 2 top dividend stocks I’m looking to buy right now!

| Royston Wild

These UK dividend stocks are tipped to pay market-beating dividends over the next financial year. This is why I'd add…

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Is this 8%+ dividend yielding stock perfect for boosting passive income?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor wants to boost her passive income and takes a closer look at this tobacco stock to determine whether…

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Should I buy fallen Diageo shares near their 52-week low?

| John Fieldsend

British drinks manufacturer Diageo is a global success story, operating in over 180 countries. Should I buy any of its…

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At 25, I’d start spending £150 each month on dividend shares

| Christopher Ruane

Does it make sense to start buying dividend shares in our mid-twenties? Christopher Ruane explains why he'd do that if…

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Watch out! Here are some market crash warnings for UK stocks

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through recent housing data and interest rate speculation that he feels could put a dampener on UK…

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6.5% interest rates? Here’s what it means for Lloyds shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith weighs up the benefit to Lloyds shares of higher rates from net interest income against the risk of…

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I’d buy 3,343 shares of this FTSE 100 stock for £100 in monthly passive income

| John Fieldsend

This FTSE 100 stock is now offering a near 9% annual yield. Here’s how I’d take advantage to bring myself…

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Rolls-Royce shares are the FTSE 100’s star performer up 77% in a year! Here’s what I’d do now

| Harvey Jones

Rolls-Royce shares have been a brilliant buy, but past performance is no guide to the future and I'm now approaching…

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Forget buy-to-let! I’m buying UK shares to target a second income

| John Fieldsend

If I wanted a second income, I’d say that buying UK shares is a better option than owning a buy-to-let…

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