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How I’m aiming for £500 a month in income from dividend stocks 

| Kevin Godbold

Here's my three-step plan for achieving a growing income from dividend stocks and three companies I'd use to help execute…

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UK shares are cheap! So why is Warren Buffett ignoring them and should you too?

| Ben McPoland

Many British shares are trading cheaply and pay dividends. This is normally the hunting ground for Warren Buffett, yet he's…

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How I’ve increased my passive income by 600%

| Stephen Wright

Finding the right opportunities can bring spectacular results. Here’s how our author has managed to increase his monthly passive income…

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Could lithium shares make my Stocks and Shares ISA a goldmine?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is considering buying lithium shares for his Stocks and Shares ISA. Here, he outlines the decision process he…

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Is now a great time to start buying penny shares?

| Alan Oscroft

Are stock markets set for a rebound? If they are, there are plenty of penny shares around that might be…

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Can the Lloyds dividend survive a recession?

| Christopher Ruane

The Lloyds dividend has been growing strongly. But its history is more alarming. Christopher Ruane explains why he sold his…

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I’m buying this under-the-radar income stock with explosive growth potential

| Stephen Wright

Our author thinks he’s found a winning lithium stock that’s flying under the radar. It’s a steady income stock that…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares finally about to climb?

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce shares have been falling again. But I can't see that much has changed, and the full-year outlook still appears…

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When should I sell my Scottish Mortgage shares?

| Alan Oscroft

Buying some Scottish Mortgage shares was an easy decision for me. But I've never been any good at knowing when…

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3 top shares for the ongoing stock market recovery

| Kevin Godbold

Although messy, I think the stock market recovery is beginning and that's why I'm now buying shares such as these.

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5 UK shares I bought for income of 9.5% a year

| Cliff D'Arcy

We recently bought these five cheap UK shares for their generous dividend yields. These cash payouts range from nearly 7%…

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Is there still time to buy Scottish Mortgage shares?

| Royston Wild

The Scottish Mortgage share price has risen strongly in recent weeks. Should I pile into the FTSE 100 momentum stock…

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Why I’d start buying shares with £250 today not £20,000 in future!

| Christopher Ruane

Is it worth waiting to start buying shares until one has more money to invest? Our writer doesn't think so…

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I’ve bought Diageo shares to boost my long-term passive income!

| Royston Wild

I plan to hold on to my Diageo shares well into retirement. Here's why I think it's a top stock…

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3 UK dividend stocks with yields over 10%

| Roland Head

These dividend stocks are the highest yielders on the UK market, says Roland Head. But how safe are these generous…

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I’d start buying shares for passive income with this pair

| Paul Summers

Our writer is looking to earn passive income via investing, and here are two leading stocks he might buy.

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Here’s the Shell dividend forecast through to 2024

| Roland Head

The Shell dividend is still nearly 50% below 2019 levels. Will the oil giant use record profits to rebuild its…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I think Warren Buffett might love!

| Royston Wild

Warren Buffett made his fortune thanks to the success of US shares. But here are three FTSE 100 stocks I…

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Down 75%, has the Deliveroo share price bottomed?

| Charlie Keough

The last 12 months have been torrid for the Deliveroo share price. But does this open an opportunity to grab…

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Is now FINALLY the time to buy Lloyds shares?

| Royston Wild

Lloyds shares have leapt in value as market confidence has improved. Should I buy the FTSE 100 bank before it…

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3 high-dividend FTSE 250 stocks to buy right now!

| Royston Wild

The London Stock Market is packed with top high-dividend stocks to buy. Here are a handful I'm considering buying, despite…

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How I’m using my Stocks and Shares ISA to generate lifelong passive income

| Stephen Wright

I’m looking to build a portfolio of assets that will pay me an income in my retirement. Here’s how I’m…

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Is this the best time in a decade to start buying FTSE 100 dividend shares?

| Alan Oscroft

UK dividend yields are rising again. I reckon any time is a good time to start buying dividend shares. But…

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Director dealings: Rolls-Royce, Admiral, Dunelm

| John Choong

Director dealings can indicate whether a company's doing well. So, here are this week's biggest insider transactions at three FTSE…

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I’d start investing in the FTSE 250 with these 2 stocks

| Paul Summers

Were our writer completely new to the FTSE 250, he’d buy shares in these two companies today.

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3 reasons I’d aim to earn extra income by investing £1,000 in dividend shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has a lot of ideas to earn extra income. Here he explains why the one he likes the…

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Stocks of the week: Aviva, Antofagasta, Just Group

| Alan Oscroft

My 'stocks of the week' take in those that have caught my eye in one way or another. All three…

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Selling for pennies, are Rolls-Royce shares a value trap?

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares have been falling in price. But does that make them good value now? Our writer considers what value…

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I’d drip-feed £350 monthly into a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a million

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Reaching millionaire status with only £350 a month may sound ludicrous, but Zaven Boyrazian explains how it can be done…

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I raided the FTSE 100 for 2 cheap income stocks

| Cliff D'Arcy

After their share prices slid, I bought these two cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks. At these low prices, their cash…

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Here’s how I’d invest £10,000 for the next FTSE 100 bull market

| Alan Oscroft

Is the FTSE 100 heading for a new bull market? After the past decade we've had, investors could do with…

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With a spare £500 I’d buy these UK shares

| Stephen Wright

A financial services giant, a FTSE 250 distributor, a FTSE 100 tech stock, and a gold miner are on the…

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Should I buy this defensive FTSE 100 stock for growth and returns?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool takes a closer look at a FTSE 100 stock to see if it could boost his holdings via…

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I robbed Mr Market of this cheap FTSE stock!

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 250 stock has crashed by almost 30% in six months. But I recently bought into this battered business…

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3 reasons I’m backing NIO shares to soar!

| Dr. James Fox

NIO shares have bounced up and down this year. But where will the share price go next? My bet is…

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Up 300%, is the Hurricane Energy share price an opportunity too good to miss?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool looks at why the Hurricane Energy share price has soared in the past 12 months. Should he buy…

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The BT share price crashes 20% in a month. Buy now?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The BT share price has crashed by almost a fifth since coming close to £2 on 12 July. After this…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in growth shares today to target £5,000 in a decade

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons he could do well by choosing the right growth shares today and holding them in his portfolio…

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How passive income from stocks can speed up early retirement

| Cliff D'Arcy

By investing patiently over the years, buying quality shares has given me enough passive income to retire 10 or even…

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7 firms where I’d invest £1k in my Stocks & Shares ISA today

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the sectors and specific stocks within them that he's targeting for his Stocks and Shares ISA.

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