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4 points to note before investing in red hot lithium stocks

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes the high interest in lithium stocks at the moment, and so explains what he looks out for…

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Saving for retirement: 70% of young people don’t understand their pensions!

| Ruby Layram

Ruby Layram takes a look at why so many young people aren't saving for retirement and how they could be…

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Up 40%, can the BT share price continue to soar?

| Stuart Blair

The BT share price has been soaring recently, up around 40% since October. Can it continue such a strong run…

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IAG stock: a nightmare of uncertainty or a ripe opportunity?

| Tommy Williams

With the world opening back up for travel and airline shares trading cheap, I investigate whether IAG stock could be…

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3 ways I can invest £1,000 in inflation-beating stocks

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains several different ways that he can consider in order to try and make a real return with…

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1 explosive UK growth stock to buy right now!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

UK growth stocks aren't doing so great, but is now the best time to buy? Zaven Boyrazian explores one that…

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Scary inflation figures: 4 ways to protect your investment ISA!

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

With nflation figures continuing to rise rapidly, here are four ways that you can protect the value of your stocks…

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Personal Finance

Help to Buy blamed for UK’s soaring house prices: should it be avoided?

| Karl Talbot

The government's Help to Buy scheme has been blamed for the UK's soaring house prices. So should you avoid it?…

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4 types of stocks I’d buy into for long-term passive income

| Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh believes that a blend of different kinds of FTSE 100 stocks could make the best kind of passive…

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5% dividend yield! A penny stock I’d buy as inflation rockets

| Royston Wild

Inflation is surging and I think I might need to take steps to increase my protection against it. So here's…

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4 FTSE 100 stocks to buy with massive dividend yields

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Dividend stocks can generate enormous passive income. Zaven Boyrazian shares his top picks from within the FTSE 100 with yields…

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Warning! This popular UK stock may be about to crash

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Cineworld continues to recover at an encouraging pace., but Zaven Boyrazian has discovered a problem that could send the UK…

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Personal Finance

Important questions answered ahead of ISA season!

| Jennifer Laird

What is an ISA, anyway? And how do you choose the right type of ISA for your needs? Here are…

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Cheap UK shares to buy now for 2030 and beyond

| Rupert Hargreaves

These cheap UK shares could benefit from several tailwinds over the next decade, driving earnings growth and a re-rating of…

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Personal Finance

5 tips to maintaining a good credit score beyond Quitter’s Day

| Victor Garrett

If your New Year's resolutions to drop poor financial habits are slipping, here’s how to ensure you maintain a good…

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I’m looking at this ETF for passive income right now!

| Niki Jerath

As we start a new year, I’m looking at this dividend-paying exchange traded fund as a way of earning passive…

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Personal Finance

5 credit card tricks for 2022 that you should know about!

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here are 5 credit card tricks to help you benefit from the perks, protect yourself, and make the most of…

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Personal Finance

Credit card or BNPL: which is better for me?

| Helen Dewdney

If you want to prolong the time of paying for something, just what’s the best way to do it? Here,…

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Here’s what I think could impact the NIO share price in 2022

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool takes a closer look at the catalyst that could drive the NIO share price higher in 2022 as…

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A top growth stock for 2022

| Kevin Godbold

According to Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger, growth and value are joined at the hip, and that's certainly the case…

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Here are 2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy to generate passive income

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The FTSE 100 index can be a great place to screen for income stocks. With my goal of increasing my…

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Here are my top renewable energy stocks to buy now

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Renewable energy stocks could soar due to the explosive growth forecast by the IEA. Dan Appleby analyses stocks he'd buy…

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3 FTSE 100 shares to buy right now!

| Royston Wild

I think these FTSE 100 stocks could help me make a market-beating returns. Here's why I'd put them in my…

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The Lloyds vs Barclays share price rated

| Rupert Hargreaves

Both Lloyds and Barclays share prices have potential, but this Fool would only buy one of these financial institutions for…

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Credit card debt? Stop paying interest for 35 months with a balance transfer

| Karl Talbot

If you're paying credit card interest, a balance transfer credit card could give you a new 0% interest period for…

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Personal Finance

DIY investors ‘not confident’ about global economy: will the stock market crash?

| Karl Talbot

New research reveals that DIY investors lack confidence in the global economy. So does this mean that a stock market…

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Personal Finance

Government facing tough decision that could affect when you get your State Pension

| Sean LaPointe

A look at why the government faces a 'tricky balancing act' on State Pension policy and how this could affect…

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Should I now be adding to my IAG stock?

| Andrew Woods

With the Omicron variant subsiding, Andrew Woods asks if it is now a good time to add to his IAG…

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett and buying cheap UK shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how his approach to buying cheap UK shares reflects some of the investing lessons he has learned…

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Personal Finance

5 most searched for property locations where house prices have also soared

| Anne East

House prices have soared in the five most searched for property locations in the UK. Here's a look at where…

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Why this FTSE 250 stock doubled its share price in 2021

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 stock made incredible gains in 2021 for good reason, but what is in store for it in…

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3 things that could affect the GSK share price in 2022

| Roland Head

The GSK share price is up in 2022. Roland Head has been taking a look at what could be in…

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1 surging former penny stock to buy in 2022!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool details a former penny stock that has seen its share price surge recently. He explains why he would…

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Will the BT share price skyrocket in 2022?

| Alan Oscroft

The BT Group (LON: BT) share price has had a strong 12 months. But can the momentum continue in 2022…

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This FTSE 100 stock has dipped! Here’s why it’s now a bargain

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a FTSE 100 stock that has seen its share price plummet recently. He now considers it a…

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Is it still a good time to buy shares in FTSE 100 mining company BHP?

| Kevin Godbold

Investors often turn to commodities and mining companies when inflation gains traction, but every miner has its unique circumstances.

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Personal Finance

Worried about booking a holiday? Follow these 3 tips to reduce the risk of COVID disruption

| Karl Talbot

Keen for an overseas trip following the latest changes to UK travel rules? Follow these tips to reduce the risk…

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Investing Articles

Here’s a cheap growth stock I’m buying for the long term

| Andrew Woods

Buying top growth stocks for the long-term is a great way to increase wealth – Andrew Woods investigates an AIM…

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I’d invest £20,000 for passive income in a Stocks & Shares ISA now. Here’s why

| Manika Premsingh

The only thing better than a high passive income is not having to pay tax on it. 

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UK inflation heats up to 5.4%! Here’s how I’d invest in the stock markets now

| Manika Premsingh

Inflation continues to rise in the UK, which could be scary for some stocks’ prospects. But there are ways to…

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