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Lifetime ISA: key questions answered ahead of its 5th birthday

| Sean LaPointe

It's almost five years since the Lifetime ISA was introduced. To commemorate the ISA's fifth birthday, here are the answers…

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Why Rolls-Royce shares could be a risky buy for me as inflation rises

| Manika Premsingh

Rolls-Royce stock has done quite well in the past month, but there are risks ahead. Rising inflation is one of…

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4 top tips to protect your money from inflation in 2022

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Inflation is running rampant, so here are four top tips to help you protect the value of your money throughout…

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Are these the 10 best small businesses to start in 2022?

| Sean LaPointe

Thinking of starting your own small business in 2022? Here are the 10 most popular small businesses ideas right now…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to buy today with £2k

| Rupert Hargreaves

These are some of the best FTSE 100 shares to buy for growth considering their strategic tailwinds, argues this Fool…

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An undervalued FTSE 100 stock to buy today

| Stuart Blair

As investors turn their attention to value stocks, there are several FTSE 100 stocks that look undervalued. Here's one that…

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10 ways to make your home more appealing to buyers in 2022

| Atanas Nikolaev

Here are some easy and cost-effective ways to make your property more appealing to buyers, according to experts in the…

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Should I buy Atlantic Lithium shares for my portfolio?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Atlantic Lithium's share price has nearly doubled over the last three months. Here, Edward Sheldon discusses whether he would buy…

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Half of Brits are considering quitting their jobs in 2022 for this main reason

| Sean LaPointe

A new study has revealed that a huge number of Brits are considering quitting their jobs in 2022. But why?…

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Terry Smith says GSK bid was a “near death experience”! Is Unilever stock a buy?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Fundsmith is a major shareholder of Unilever stock, and fund manager Terry Smith says the company just had a “near…

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Netflix’s share price just fell 22%. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Netflix's share price just tanked after the company posted its Q4 earnings. Edward Sheldon looks at whether the fall has…

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5 best investment funds in January 2022

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Alice Guy takes a look at the best investment funds available in January 2022. How have they performed over the…

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Here’s what I think could happen to the Cineworld share price in 2022

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Cineworld share price outlook is improving as the business's fundamentals return to a more positive position after the pandemic.

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Lloyds shares in the stock market crash, here’s my total return

| Stuart Blair

The Lloyds share price has recovered well since the stock market crash in 2020. So, how much would I have…

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UK shares to buy until 2030

| Rupert Hargreaves

These could be some of the best UK shares to buy now for growth and income for the next decade,…

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Is high inflation bad news for my FTSE 250 investments?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 index has fallen in 2022 so far, even while the FTSE 100 index is rising. Could this…

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GlaxoSmithKline isn’t the only FTSE 100 stock I’ll be watching in February

| Paul Summers

This pharma giant and another FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock report to investors in February. Paul Summers contemplates what may happen.

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Stock market crash is a risk due to ‘superbubble’ says man who predicted dotcom bust!

| Dan Appleby, CFA

This famous investor who predicted the dotcom bust says we're in a superbubble. Does it mean a stock market crash…

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5 top UK shares to buy in a stock market crash

| Harshil Patel

Some parts of the global stock market are crashing! Harshil Patel considers some top UK shares to buy in a…

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6 FTSE 100 stocks that could earn me a reliable passive income for a long time

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index’s most reliable stocks to generate passive income might not be its dividend heroes, according to Manika…

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What on earth is going on with Peloton stock?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Peloton stock is plunging, and is down 24% so far this year already. Dan Appleby analyses whether it represents a…

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3 penny stocks I’d buy to hold for FIVE years!

| Royston Wild

I'm scouring the UK share markets for penny stocks to add to my portfolio. Here are three that I'd be…

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Top investment trust Smithson is flagging and I’m buying

| Paul Summers

Investment trust Smithson (LON: SSON) has hit a sticky patch. So this Fool is loading up.

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4 top stocks that could perform well even during a market crash

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines his favourite value and defensive company picks as he looks for top stocks to buy even with…

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1 FTSE 100 growth and dividend stock to buy and hold for 10 years

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock has reliably provided passive income over time and has given massive capital returns to investors too. 

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The Disney share price is falling! Is the stock now a buy?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The Disney share price has been falling recently. Dan Appleby looks to see if this presents an opportunity to buy…

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2 cheap dividend-paying stocks to buy right now

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best cheap UK stocks to buy for my shares portfolio in 2022. Here are two low-cost…

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Why is the Cineworld share price up almost 40% in a month?

| Manika Premsingh

The Cineworld share price might have had a disastrous 2021, but it is on the roll in 2022. Here’s why. 

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How I’d generate £5,000 a year in passive income from dividend stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in dividend stocks is an easy way to generate passive income. Here, Ed Sheldon explains how he'd aim to…

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These are my top 2 ETF picks for 2022!

| Niki Jerath

2022 is well underway now and I’m looking at two ETFs that could be great for my portfolio. Here are…

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Tesco vs BP: which cheap FTSE 100 share should I buy right now?

| Royston Wild

Both Tesco and BP's share prices seem too cheap for me to miss today. Are they unmissable bargains, or should…

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How I aim to earn £1,000 in passive income in 2022

| Manika Premsingh

This is a good year to earn a solid passive income according to Manika Premsingh, as the economy continues to…

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1 investment trust I’d buy now and hold for the next decade

| Roland Head

Hargreaves Lansdown investors have been buying this investment trust over the last week. Roland Head explains why he's tempted too.

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Recovery stocks: the IAG vs Rolls-Royce share price rated

| Rupert Hargreaves

The IAG share price and the Rolls-Royce share price both have potential as recovery investments, but one has stronger defensive…

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9.4% dividend yield! A FTSE 100 share with BIG dividends to buy

| Royston Wild

Could this be one of the best FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy right now? Here's why I think this…

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Have I made a huge mistake with the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust follows a risky strategy, which has paid off recently. But this trend might not continue.

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The leading UK share I bought in my ISA this week — and why

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer added a well-known UK share to his ISA recently. Here he explains why he reckons the company could…

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1 piece of Warren Buffett investing advice I’m following in 2022

| Manika Premsingh

Warren Buffett has shared a whole lot of investing wisdom over the years, some of which is motivating Manika Premsingh…

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After Netflix stock crashes $300 in 2 months, should I buy below $400?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Netflix stock has collapsed from over $700 in mid-November to below $400 on Friday. After crashing so hard, is it…

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Here’s why I’d buy falling shares in this FTSE 100 stock!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a FTSE 100 stock that has seen its shares drop recently. He explains why he would still…

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