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Should I buy National Grid shares for the dividend?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The National Grid share price looks like a top dividend stock, but can its income credentials really be trusted in…

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My top 3 UK shares to buy right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool highlights his top UK shares to buy right now as markets worldwide remain volatile amid the uncertain geopolitical…

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Confession time! Tips for avoiding my top five stocks and shares ISA mistakes

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Investing in a stocks and shares ISA can make you money if you get it right. Jo Groves shares her…

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These 2 investment trusts could have made me a millionaire. Why won’t I buy them now?

| Harvey Jones

These investment trusts could have made me an ISA millionaire if I'd bought at the right time. I think today…

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Will Tesla shares climb back above $1,000 in 2022?

| Dylan Hood

Tesla shares soared to over $1,200 last year. Currently sitting at $838, this Fool takes a look to see if…

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I’m still buying FTSE 100 shares even though I expect the stock market to crash again

| Harvey Jones

The Ukraine war means that Friday's FTSE 100 stock market crash will not be the last, but investors should stay…

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If I could only buy one FTSE 100 dividend stock for passive income, I’d choose this

| Harvey Jones

I'm planning to invest in FTSE 100 shares to generate a healthy level of passive income in retirement. Here's my…

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Revealed! Insurance premiums are on the rise. Are you affected?

| Victor Garrett

Consumer Intelligence carried out a study that reveals insurance premiums are on the rise. Are you affected? How can you…

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Used car prices rise even higher, but could a slowdown be looming?

| Sean LaPointe

Used car prices have been rising at a fast pace over the last two years. But could the rate of…

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Stock market crash: how I’m preparing for the worst

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains how he is looking to defend his portfolio from a stock market crash if it arrives in…

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I’m buying now while the BT share price stays so low

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the defensive qualities of the BT share price make the business a desirable acquisition…

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I’d invest £150 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA for passive income

| Christopher Ruane

By investing £150 month in a Stocks and Shares ISA, our writer thinks he could start to generate passive income…

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My top oil penny stock to buy right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

Considering the outlook for this penny stock, this Fool believes it is one of the best companies in the oil…

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I’m aiming for £1k a month in passive income from dividend shares

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains how he would use dividend shares to try to generate a passive income stream of £1,000 a…

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Is the IAG share price the best FTSE 100 bargain today?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The IAG share price looks cheap, but there could be more attractive growth opportunities in the FTSE 100, says Rupert…

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How I’m planning to invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains how he would invest a lump sum of £20,000 in his tax-efficient Stocks and Shares ISA right…

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How I’d follow Warren Buffett to earn a passive income

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains how he would look to generate a passive income for his portfolio using the approach defined by…

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3 cheap FTSE 250 shares to buy today

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves believes these FTSE 250 shares look undervalued compared to their growth potential over the next few years.

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Why VUSA is still 1 of my top ETF picks!

| Niki Jerath

Why I think that Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (LSE: VUSA) is still a good long-term holding for my own portfolio.

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Best shares to buy now: how I’d invest £5k

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves thinks these could be some of the best shares to buy now for growth and income in his…

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4 bargain penny stocks I’d buy in March

| Roland Head

These penny stocks are suffering in the market sell-off, but Roland Head reckons they offer value. He's considering buying them…

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The Lloyds share price has crashed! Here’s what I’m doing about it

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price has plummeted to six-month lows! Is now the time for me to invest in this battered…

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I reckon the FTSE 100 offers good value today. That’s why I’m buying and holding UK shares

| Harvey Jones

The FTSE 100 offers me good value today, in my view. The index may fall further as volatility grows, but…

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Gold price surges amid stock market turmoil: how can you invest in it?

| Karl Talbot

The gold price has risen more than 2% since the start of the week as investors begin to lose faith…

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Personal Finance

5 qualities I look for in a stocks and shares ISA

| Ruby Layram

Wondering which stocks and shares ISA to invest in? Here's what I look for in a stocks and shares ISA…

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Personal Finance

The ISA gender gap has doubled. Why risk thousands by avoiding stocks and shares ISAs?

| Jo Groves (ACA)

More women hold ISAs than men, but they’re worth £3,000 less on average. I’ll explain how stocks and shares ISAs…

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As the FTSE 100 drops 6.8% in a week, now is not the time to sell out

| Andrew Mackie

After a terrible week for the FTSE 100, Andrew Mackie examines what he is doing with his portfolio in the…

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4 reasons why stock market volatility shouldn’t put you off

| Atanas Nikolaev

Stock market volatility can be rough on investors. However, when volatility hits, it’s important to remember these four principles and…

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Personal Finance

Can I invest in a stocks and shares ISA for my kids?

| Ruby Layram

Are you looking for a way to save money for your child's future? Here's how you can invest in a…

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The top bargain shares I’d buy today

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool highlights three bargain shares he would buy for his portfolio, considering their valuations and growth potential.

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I’m forgetting gold and hunting fallen FTSE 100 shares to buy for early retirement

| Kevin Godbold

Many stocks are lower, suggesting the possibility of better valuations and potential long-term gains. So I'm hunting for FTSE 100…

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1 ‘must-have’ passive income ETF for 2022!

| Niki Jerath

Why I think this property-focused fund is one of the best passive income ETFs for my portfolio in this year…

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2 investment trusts I’d buy for passive income

| Rupert Hargreaves

These investment trusts have some of the best passive income credentials on the market, says Rupert Hargreaves, who would buy…

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Why I’d start investing now in the stock markets

| Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh would start investing in stock markets now because the chances of coming out ahead faster are so much…

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Green energy shares: 3 I’d consider

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at three UK green energy shares to consider whether they might be a good fit for his…

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£500 to invest? 4 penny stocks to buy today

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best penny stocks to buy in March. Here are three low-cost shares I'd happily invest my…

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Is Lloyds’ share price cheap after recent results?

| G A Chester

Lloyds' shares plummeted over 10% on results day. What will the new chief executive's growth strategy mean for future dividends?

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Does the Rolls-Royce share price make the stock a bargain?

| Kevin Godbold

Recent weakness in the Rolls-Royce share price raises the possibility of the stock becoming a viable candidate as a long-term…

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1 ‘set and forget’ ETF!

| Niki Jerath

I think this fund is s a ‘set it and forget it’ ETF for my own holdings. Here’s why!

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3 FTSE 100 fallers to buy in March

| Roland Head

These FTSE 100 fallers aren't connected with events in Ukraine and look good value to Roland Head, who's considering them…

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