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How I’d invest £1,000 in the FTSE 100 for passive income in 2022

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Suraj Radhakrishnan picks two FTSE 100 shares from his watchlist that could boost his passive income and help beat inflation…

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2 shares I’ve bought in the tech stock correction

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Technology shares have taken a big hit in 2022. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two tech stocks he has just bought…

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Here’s how I’m aiming to join the UK’s 2,000 ISA millionaires!

| Royston Wild

The number of millionaires making their fortunes with Stocks and Shares ISAs has rocketed! Here's how I'd like to make…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to buy in the stock market meltdown

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the last week, the UK's FTSE 100 index has fallen significantly. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two beaten-up Footsie stocks…

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These were the shares most bought by UK investors last week

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

George Sweeney checks out the most-bought shares on the Hargreaves Lansdown platform last week and offers some investing insights and…

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1 FTSE 250 stock that could double my money in 2022

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he thinks this FTSE 250 stock has the potential to rise 100% in 2022 as it…

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UK shares: 1 growth stock on AIM I’d buy today

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The Alternative Investment Market is a place to find UK shares with explosive growth potential. Here's one I'd buy for…

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The stock market has tanked. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The stock market is having a bit of meltdown right now. Yesterday, the FTSE 100 was down 2.6%. Here's what…

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Should I use buy-to-let or stocks and shares for passive income?

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool weighs up the pros and cons of using buy-to-let property to generate passive income compared to stocks and…

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3 penny stocks to buy in February!

| Royston Wild

I'm hunting for the best penny stocks to buy for my shares portfolio. These three hot UK shares are high…

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Can Lloyds dividends come back strongly in 2022?

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds (LON: LLOY) dividend has crept back to positive territory, as we await 2021 news. Will 2022 get it…

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1 fund I’ve been buying during the market crash

| Paul Summers

January's US market crash has been a rude awakening for investors. Paul Summers is taking advantage by snapping up this…

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I’d follow Warren Buffett and buy cheap US shares

| Rupert Hargreaves

These cheap US shares could be the sort of companies Warren Buffett would like to include in his portfolio, says…

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Mid-cap payouts have exploded! 2 UK dividend stocks I’d buy today

| Royston Wild

Dividends from mid-cap stocks have leapt over the past 12 months. I think these UK dividend stocks could remain top…

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Can BT shares really carry on surging?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

BT shares have had a storming 12 months, and have surged in 2022 already. Can the stock maintain this momentum?…

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A FTSE 100 share I’ll avoid at all costs

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he would avoid this FTSE 100 company with its premium valuation and mixed growth prospects.

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The US stock market crash is here! What am I doing?

| Stuart Blair

Over the past few weeks, many stocks have continued to get battered, amounting to a stock market crash. What is…

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett and buying these cheap growth stocks

| Stuart Blair

Growth stocks have crashed recently, to prices not seen since before the pandemic. But following Warren Buffett's advice, here's what…

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With the economy bracing for inflation fighting interest rate hikes, is now the time to invest in banking stocks?

| Tommy Williams

With rate hikes expected to combat inflation, are UK banking stocks good investments? Or has the potential for profit increases…

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Personal Finance

House prices keep on rising: 10 ways to get the best price for your property

| Helen Dewdney

House prices soared again in December. The UK monthly property transactions data shows that there was a rise in prices of…

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2 disruptive stocks to buy right now in the tech market crash

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tech stocks are plummeting by double digits since the start of 2022, but has this market crash created fantastic buying…

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Is it really worth me using £45 a week to build passive income streams?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks he can use £45 a week to set up passive income streams by buying dividend shares. But…

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1 UK fintech stock I’d buy that could double my money

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

There are plenty of UK stocks but which is the best one to buy? Zaven Boyrazian explores one company with…

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Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares are falling! Should I buy or avoid them?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details the falling Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares. He explains whether this is an opportunity to buy cheaper…

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Where will the BP share price go in the next 10 years?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The BP share price hasn't delivered the best returns over the years, but is that all about to change? Zaven…

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The Tesla stock price bubble could burst. Here’s why

| Manika Premsingh

Tesla stock has underwhelmed in 2022 so far, but according to Manika Premsingh this might be only just the beginning…

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Why Warren Buffett’s technique leads me to this FTSE 100 stock

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods follows the compounding growth principles of Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors in the world.

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1 UK share I would buy in the event of a stock market crash in 2022!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan picks a tech stock he would add to his portfolio if a stock market crash happens in 2022…

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Personal Finance

Pension age increase: less than 40% on track for a comfortable retirement

| Alice Guy (FCA)

With experts predicting that the State Pension Age will increase to 70, Alice Guy takes a look at why only…

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The Netflix stock price is at its lowest in a year. Should I buy this dip?

| Manika Premsingh

Netflix’s share price plunged following its earnings release last week. But Manika Premsingh is wondering if it might be a…

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Why is the Rolls-Royce yield zero?

| Christopher Ruane

With the Rolls-Royce yield at zero, our writer explains what has happened to the engine maker's dividends -- and whether…

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I’m using the Warren Buffett method to find cheap UK shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been applying the Warren Buffett method to identify cheap UK shares he could buy for his portfolio.…

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Personal Finance

Why are energy prices rising and how high will they go?

| Anne East

Energy prices are set to soar in 2022. But what are the reasons behind these rising energy costs? And just…

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Is the Peloton share price going all the way down to zero?

| Andrew Mackie

The Peloton share price has had a torrid year. Can this former lockdown darling reinvent itself for a post-pandemic world?

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Personal Finance

Should you ditch your partner to avoid a hefty stamp duty bill?

| Stuart Adams

In this article I explore what stamp duty is, who it applies to, why your relationship status matters, and what…

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A top UK stock for 2022 and beyond

| Kevin Godbold

Why I think this company's 17-year record of uninterrupted growth in earnings per share looks set to continue and why…

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UK dividends soared 46% last year! But what will dividend stocks do in 2022?

| Royston Wild

UK dividend stocks supercharged shareholder payouts last year! Can we expect another blowout year in 2022? Or will income levels…

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Personal Finance

Everything you need to know about the self-assessment tax return

| Ruby Layram

With the end of January looming, the deadline for filing your self-assessment tax return is fast approaching. Here's everything you…

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3 top metaverse stocks I’d buy today for 2022 and beyond

| Roland Head

What's the best way to profit from metaverse growth? Roland Head picks three stocks he'd buy to target long-term tech…

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How I’d use a stock market crash to boost my passive income

| Christopher Ruane

A stock market crash does not need to be bad for everyone. Our writer explains his plan to use a…

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