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Should I grab shares in this small-cap company, up more than 10% today?

| Kevin Godbold

Barnstorming results and a strong balance sheet encourage me to grab shares in this small-cap company today to hold for…

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This UK growth share has tumbled over 80%. Should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

After a well-known UK growth share lost more than 80% of its value in the past year, should our writer…

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Passive income: how I’m aiming to earn £400 a month in dividends

| James Reynolds

Passive income is money earned when we aren’t working and is the key to achieving financial independence. James Reynolds outlines…

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Personal Finance

Protect yourself by paying for your holiday with your credit card: Section 75 explained

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Paying for your holiday by credit card can provide reimbursement for the cost of your holiday under Section 75. Here's…

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Personal Finance

Millennials currently prefer to rent rather than own: here’s why

| Victor Garrett

Some millennials are currently opting to rent rather than pursue homeownership, claiming it works better for them. Here's why.

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I think this FTSE stock could explode in 2022

| Paul Summers

A super-charged return in under a year? Paul Summers thinks this travel-focused FTSE stock might just do the business for…

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Personal Finance

Why it may be harder to upsize to a bigger home in 2022

| Sean LaPointe

Are you thinking of upsizing to a bigger home? It could be harder and more expensive to do so in…

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Worried about a stock market crash? 2 FTSE 100 shares I’d consider buying anyway

| Charlie Carman

A stock market crash could be on the horizon. As a long-term investor, I continue to look for shares in…

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Personal Finance

First-time buyers beware! 3 mistakes to avoid

| Atanas Nikolaev

Buying your first home can be a stressful experience. Make your journey smoother by avoiding these three common mistakes.

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3 things I’m watching out for from the Bank of England meeting this week

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains a few key points that he's watching out for from the Bank of England meeting on Thursday…

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After the Deliveroo share price crashes 64%, is it time to buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Deliveroo share price has plunged by nearly 64% since peaking in August 2021. With the group still growing strongly,…

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Here’s a FTSE stock I think is a screaming buy!

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Screening in the FTSE indices can often reveal some fantastic investment opportunities for my portfolio. Here’s one I think is…

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Tesla stock is down 20% this year. Is it time to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

In 2022, Tesla's share price has fallen 20%. Is this a great opportunity to buy the electric vehicle stock? Edward…

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1 of my best stocks to buy now for 2022

| Dan Appleby, CFA

I’ve been looking to top up one of my key holdings. Here’s why I think it’s one of my best…

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Could this FTSE 100 stock explode this year?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock has had a torrid time during the pandemic, but things are improving. Dan Appleby analyses whether…

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Could I double my money if I buy at this ITM Power share price?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Jefferies reiterated a huge ITM Power share price target of 800p this month. Dan Appleby analyses whether this opportunity is…

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3 mega-cheap penny stocks to buy in February

| Royston Wild

I'm searching UK share markets for some choice bargains to buy. Here are three top penny stocks I think are…

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2 FTSE 100 income stocks with a five-year dividend growth rate of 20%+!

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith looks at the dividend growth rates of some FTSE 100 income stocks to try and find sustainable companies…

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Buy-to-let? I’d buy stocks and shares for passive income instead!

| Paul Summers

Generating passive income via dividend shares and property funds is a lot less hassle for him than becoming a landlord,…

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Best British shares for February

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share their best British shares for February, including Experian, Unilever, Greggs and Airtel Africa.

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How I’d build my investment portfolio with £500 a month

| Manika Premsingh

£500 a month might not sound like a whole lot to start building my investment portfolio with, but if done…

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Stock market crash: 3 UK growth shares I’d buy hand over fist if the selling continues

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers is looking for great UK shares to buy in this market crash. Here are three growth stocks he's…

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Warren Buffett: 3 key investing rules from the stock market legend

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks three investing rules from Warren Buffett could help him achieve more success with his…

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2 cheap stocks to buy right now!

| Royston Wild

I think these low-cost UK shares could be among the best cheap stocks for me to buy. I believe they…

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Stock market crash? So what!

| Rupert Hargreaves

Analysts are warning about the potential for a stock market crash, but this Fool is not going to change his…

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My plan to earn £3k a year in passive income

| Harshil Patel

Earning passive income doesn’t need to be a chore. Harshil Patel looks at his plan to earn extra money from…

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1 Warren Buffett stock I’d buy with £500 today

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he would follow Warren Buffett and buy this US growth stock, considering its potential in the…

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European stock markets are set to outperform in 2022. Here’s what I’m buying

| Manika Premsingh

European stocks are about to outperform in 2022, but from a long-term perspective Manika Premsingh believes that these stocks could…

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Should I buy BT shares for passive income?

| Rupert Hargreaves

BT shares are looking increasingly appealing as a passive income investment, argues Rupert Hargreaves, who would buy the stock.

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3 penny stocks to buy right now

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best UK penny stocks to buy for my portfolio in February. Here are two low-cost stocks…

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How I’d invest £10,000 in dividend stocks now

| Manika Premsingh

Dividend stocks were great to hold in 2021 but things could look very different this year. This is how Manika…

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A renewable energy share down 62% that I’d buy today

| Rupert Hargreaves

As this renewable energy company slumps in value, this Fool is looking to buy the stock as its revenues grow…

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett and buying this S&P 500 ETF!

| Niki Jerath

Despite a recent fall in the markets, here’s why I think Warren Buffett's recommendation of an S&P 500 index fund…

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Personal Finance

Revealed! The cheapest locations to own an electric car

| Karl Talbot

New data reveals the cost of charging an electric car can vary massively across the UK. So, which areas offer…

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3 rewarding income shares to buy now with £3,000

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers how he would invest £3,000 today to generate more income. He identifies three shares for him to…

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Personal Finance

Is working from home tax relief set to be scrapped?

| Sean LaPointe

If you're planning to claim working from home tax relief, you might want to do so soon, as multiple news…

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Retirement saving and pension planning
Personal Finance

Do you fear a poor retirement? Here’s how to boost your pension pot NOW

| Karl Talbot

According to new research, less than 40% of people are saving enough into a pension. So how can you boost…

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A stock market crash is inevitable. Here’s how I’m preparing!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool believes a stock market crash could occur soon. Here, he explains how he's bracing himself and preparing to…

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With the US economy on fire, here are 3 UK stocks I’d buy today

| Manika Premsingh

The US economy just turned in impressive growth for 2021, which has positive implications for these UK stocks. 

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High inflation could impact stock markets in February. Here’s what I’d do

| Manika Premsingh

Inflation is a challenge for the stock markets, but it also brings with it an opportunity to buy on dips,…

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