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How I’d invest £10k to create a passive income for life

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains the strategy he would use to generate a passive income for life with just £10,000 right now.

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I’ve no idea where the Lloyds share price will go next but I’d still buy this stock

| Harvey Jones

The Lloyds share price is trading at 2013 levels, but I think there's a really good reason to buy this…

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2 top funds to buy for an ISA this year

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With the 2021/2022 ISA deadline not far off now, Edward Sheldon has been looking for top investment funds to buy…

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A Warren Buffett-style stock I’d buy today

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he would add this Warren Buffett-style stock to his portfolio right now, considering its attractive credentials.

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2 cheap penny stocks I’d buy in April after recent falls

| Royston Wild

I think these penny stocks could be too cheap to miss at current prices. Here's why I'd buy them.

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Passive income with £3 a day? Here’s my 12-month action plan!

| Christopher Ruane

Is it possible to earn passive income by investing £3 a day in dividend shares? Our writer shares his 12-month…

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Could this send the Rolls-Royce share price flying higher?

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool takes a look at the catalyst that he thinks could drive the Rolls-Royce share price higher over the…

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How I’d invest £8k in a Stocks and Shares ISA today

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains how he would invest a lump sum in a Stocks and Shares ISA ahead of the early…

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2 cheap FTSE 250 stocks to buy in April!

| Royston Wild

I think these cheap FTSE 250 stocks could be too good to miss before April's Stocks and Shares ISA deadline.

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What’s next for the Petropavlovsk share price?

| Rupert Hargreaves

After recent declines, the Petropavlovsk share price looks cheap, but the outlook for the company is highly uncertain says this…

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Why the stocks and shares ISA deadline matters even if you don’t have lots to invest

| Karl Talbot

The stocks and shares ISA deadline is days away. But does the deadline actually matter if you don't have a…

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Eco-friendly credit cards: are they the way forward?

| Ruby Layram

Eco-friendly credit cards are becoming popular among spenders who want to help the environment. But, are they the best way…

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The number of ISA millionaires rises by 69%! Here’s how they made their million

| Jo Groves (ACA)

What are the secrets of ISA millionaires? Here’s your opportunity to have a peek into the portfolios of the UK's…

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This popular FTSE 100 share has crashed 34% in 6 weeks. Time to buy!

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 100 share has crashed by more than a third since 11 February. But I see deep value in…

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Swapping cash for funds could produce a junior ISA worth over £250,000

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Your child’s Junior ISA could be worth over £250,000 on their 18th birthday, provided you choose the right investments. Here’s…

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The Homeserve share price is up over 30% this month — should I buy now?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into the fast-rising Homeserve share price and decides if he would add the shares to his…

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The Nvidia and the Intel share prices both jumped! Should I buy either stock?

| Stephen Wright

Nvidia's share price and Intel's share price are both soaring. Stephen Wright considers whether either is an attractive investment following…

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Is the Rolls-Royce (RR) share price the FTSE 100’s best bargain now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce (LON: RR) share price has suffered fresh falls after the start of war in Ukraine. It's now down…

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This FTSE 100 firm offers an inflation-beating dividend for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 100 stock offers an attractive 6.7% dividend, making it an appealing option for my Stocks and Shares ISA…

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The most anticipated renewable energy stocks in 2022

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Renewable energy stocks are getting a lot of attention from investors, but what are the most promising opportunities out there?

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The best LSE shares to buy now!

| Andrew Woods

An oil company and residential construction firm may be among the best LSE shares to buy now, given their recent…

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The best FTSE 100 shares of the week

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Several FTSE 100 shares have delivered impressive returns this week. But will this trend continue, or is this just a…

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Top British stocks for April

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share their top British stock picks for April, including shares in the mining, banking,…

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The Petropavlovsk (POG) share price just fell 15%. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Connections with the newly-sanctioned Russian Gazprombank gave the Petropavlovsk (POG) share price a further kicking on Friday.

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The worst FTSE 100 shares of the week

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

It's been a rough week for some FTSE 100 shares, but have buying opportunities emerged? Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer…

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Is the HSBC share price now too cheap to miss?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The HSBC share price looks cheap and appears to have fantastic growth potential over the next couple of years as…

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This penny share has crashed 74%. I’m buying!

| Christopher Ruane

This UK penny share has lost almost three-quarters of its value in one year. Our writer explains why he has…

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The IAG share price is down! Should I be buying now?

| Charlie Keough

After a turbulent last few years, the IAG share price has struggled to take off. As such, Charlie Keough looks…

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How I’d invest £20,000 to generate a passive income for life

| Alan Oscroft

I think investing for passive income is the best thing I can do for my financial future. Here's how I'd…

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2 penny stocks to buy in April and hold until 2030!

| Royston Wild

I think these penny stocks could help me make a fat sack of cash over the next decade, or so.…

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The Scottish Mortgage share price is rising: should I buy now?

| Dylan Hood

The Scottish Mortgage share price is on the rise. Dylan Hood takes a look to see if now is the…

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My 3-step passive income plan to buy cheap dividend shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out in three steps a passive income plan he could use to start investing in dividend shares.

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I’ll fight inflation by investing in these 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks yielding 8%

| Harvey Jones

As inflation hits 6.2% and looks set to climb higher, I'm banking on FTSE 100 dividend stocks to maintain the…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’ll be watching in April

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers highlights three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks he'll be paying particular attention to next month.

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I’m using my £20k ISA allowance to generate passive income from FTSE 100 shares

| Harvey Jones

I won't be able to use this year's full £20k ISA allowance but I'm determined to invest in one or…

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My 4-point checklist ahead of the April ISA deadline

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through a few of the things that he's doing with his Stocks and Shares ISA ahead of…

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4 stocks I think Warren Buffett would buy for a Stocks and Shares ISA now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains several stocks that he thinks Warren Buffett would be keen on due to his investing stance and…

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Lloyds vs Barclays vs NatWest vs HSBC — which share price is the most attractive?

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffet loves investing in banks. Here’s how the share prices of the UK banks – Lloyds, Barclays, NatWest, and…

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Are these the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy in April?

| Royston Wild

I'm on a quest to find the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy next month. Could these blue-chip UK shares…

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Personal Finance

Revealed! The FTSE 100 stocks with the highest dividend yields

| Karl Talbot

Dividends can offer a way to supplement your passive income. So, which FTSE 100 stocks have the highest dividend yields?

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