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Personal Finance

How to protect your emergency fund amid rising inflation

| Victor Garrett

As inflation continues to soar, it’s crucial to consider measures to protect your emergency fund and avoid lowering your financial…

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Personal Finance

Housing demand rises 50% in the new year: what’s next for house prices?

| Sean LaPointe

Housing demand in the UK has experienced a 50% bounce in the new year, according to Zoopla. Here's how house…

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UK shares: my top no-brainer FTSE 100 stocks to buy now

| Rupert Hargreaves

As UK shares go, these FTSE 100 companies could be some of the best shares to buy now, considering their…

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Is it finally time to buy Netflix stock?

| Paul Summers

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) stock has been battered in recent days. Is now the perfect time for this Fool to strike?

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3 cheap UK shares to buy now for growth with £300

| Rupert Hargreaves

These three UK shares all look cheap compared to their growth potential over the next couple of years, says this…

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Cheap penny stocks I’d buy right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

These penny stocks all look cheap with potential catalysts on the horizon to drive growth, says this Fool, who would…

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Despite this FTSE 100 stock’s 16% dividend yield, Goldman Sachs put ‘sell’ on it

| Manika Premsingh

Goldman Sachs has reiterated its sell stance on this FTSE 100 dividend stock, making Manika Premsingh sit-up and take another…

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2 dirt-cheap penny stocks to buy right now

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best cheap UK shares to buy for my portfolio today. Here are two top-quality penny stocks…

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1 piece of Warren Buffett investing advice I’m following today

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Stock markets haven’t got off to a great start in 2022. But I always follow this piece of advice from…

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How I’d try to generate passive income for life

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool outlines the passive income strategy he is planning to use to generate a steady income from stocks and…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I think Warren Buffett would buy now

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at a FTSE 100 stock Warren Buffett has admired and explains why he's been buying the shares…

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The Footsie wobbles. Does opportunity knock?

| Malcolm Wheatley

Markets are nervous. On the other hand, they have a lot to be nervous about. But for the bold —…

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FTSE 100: is NatWest’s cheap share price a brilliant bargain?

| Royston Wild

I'm scouring the FTSE 100 for the best cheap stocks to buy for my portfolio. Is the NatWest share price…

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Should I buy these cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks?

| Royston Wild

Could these dividend-paying FTSE 100 stocks be too good to miss? Here, Royston Wild gives the lowdown on the two…

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The Unilever share price: after an 11% leap, am I too late to buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Unilever share price first slumped and then jumped after it abandoned a £50bn deal. Have I missed my chance…

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Personal Finance

Wages aren’t rising in line with inflation: how can you weather the storm?

| Victor Garrett

If salaries increased with inflation, Brits would be £25,397 a year better off. Without an inflation-beating pay rise, how can…

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Oil could rise to $150 – 2 no-brainer FTSE 100 stocks to buy

| Manika Premsingh

Crude oil prices have risen fast over the past year, but could rise even further. These two FTSE 100 stocks…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy with £20,000 now for the next 10 years

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks are all part of Manika Premsingh’s portfolio, each bringing with them their unique long-term growth story. 

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1 big reason why FTSE 250 stocks could pop in 2022

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 index might have underwhelmed so far in 2022, but Manika Premsingh believes better days are ahead for…

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Personal Finance

Should the UK government ‘press pause’ on the NI hike?

| Jennifer Laird

Is now the right time for a tax hike? Here's when the proposed NI rise takes effect, and why this…

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After the Direct Line share price jumped, should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

The Direct Line share price shot up 18% in under a couple of months. Christopher Ruane assesses whether he ought…

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10 UK shares to buy now with £10,000

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out a list of 10 UK shares to buy now for his portfolio with £10,000, including picks…

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Personal Finance

Beer prices set to rocket: get ready for £7 a pint!

| Karl Talbot

Beer prices are set to rise, with one leading pub landlord claiming £7 pints are on the horizon. So what…

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Personal Finance

Shhh! 10 expert insider questions to ask before you buy a house

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

When buying a house, there are a lot of things to think about. To help you out, here are 10…

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1 of my best passive income stocks has dipped!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool details a passive income stock with an incredible dividend record. Shares have fallen recently, so should he add…

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How I could start investing with £300

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons he could start investing even without large amounts of capital. Here he explains how he would do…

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Should I buy Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares?

| Alan Oscroft

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (LON: SMT) has been falling in price, and I am looking for another trust for my…

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1 no-brainer FTSE 100 tech stock to buy

| Jabran Khan

This Fool details a FTSE 100 tech stock he believes is a no-brainer for his holdings. He explains why he…

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1 cheap UK share that could benefit from the EV wave!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a UK share that could be primed to benefit from the current electric vehicle wave throughout the…

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The Rolls-Royce share price could explode in 2022 if this happens

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Is now the last chance to capitalise on the dirt-cheap Rolls-Royce share price? I think it could explode in 2022,…

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Stock market crash: I just bought these tech shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The stock market has been volatile recently with major indexes falling a long way. Here, Ed Sheldon highlights two shares…

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Are these FTSE 100 dividend stocks with 10%+ yields safe to buy now?

| Roland Head

These FTSE 100 dividend stocks are pumping out cash to support double-digit yields. Roland Head asks if the good times…

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This is one of my best cheap UK shares to buy now  

| Kevin Godbold

Despite strong operational momentum and material upgrades to expectations, this stock still trades well down from recent highs -- I'd…

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Personal Finance

This one change could increase your home’s value by up to £10,000!

| Sean LaPointe

Looking to increase the value of your home? Check out this one change that has the potential to add up…

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I’m following Warren Buffett and snapping up cheap UK shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he applies lessons from legendary investor Warren Buffett when hunting for cheap UK shares he can…

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Personal Finance

3 reasons why I’d transfer my cash ISA into a stocks and shares ISA

| Ruby Layram

Ruby Layram explains why it might be a good idea to transfer your cash ISA into a stocks and shares…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks to buy now

| Andrew Woods

The author asks if he should add a FTSE 100 copper miner and hotel group to his portfolio as the…

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Is FTSE 100 share Barclays too cheap for me to miss?

| Royston Wild

The Barclays share price seems to offer excellent value from a growth and income perspective. But is the FTSE 100…

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Personal Finance

3 free or cheap side hustles that could earn you £1,000+ a month in 2022

| Victor Garrett

With the increasing cost of living stressing your finances, it makes sense to increase your income. Could you earn £1,000+…

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My £2 a day 2022 passive income plan

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how his 2022 passive income approach could let him start generating money for just £2 a day…

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