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Personal Finance

Amazon U-turns on Visa credit cards: should you take action if you’ve switched?

| Karl Talbot

Amazon WILL now continue to accept Visa credit cards. So what does it mean for customers? And what if you've…

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Personal Finance

These were the 10 most popular ETF investments last year

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here’s a breakdown of the 10 most popular ETF investments on the Freetrade platform during 2021, along with some tips…

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Investing Articles

Is the Rolls-Royce share price still too cheap?

| Royston Wild

The Rolls-Royce trades just above penny stock territory despite expectations of soaring profits. Is now the time for me to…

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Will the Darktrace share price rise in 2022?

| Roland Head

The Darktrace share price is down 50%. Roland Head explains why he thinks DARK could be cheap and is considering…

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2 ‘monster’ growth stocks I’d buy in 2022 and beyond

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The US stock market holds some exciting opportunities for investors. Here are two growth stocks Zaven Boyrazian thinks could explode…

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Investing Articles

£5k to invest? 2 UK shares I’d buy in a Stocks & Shares ISA this year

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Stocks and Shares ISA deadline is approaching, but which UK shares are the best ones to buy now? Zaven…

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A FTSE 250 stock I think could double my money

| Stuart Blair

There are a few FTSE 250 stocks I feel can double my money. With strong profit growth and a low…

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Personal Finance

6 side hustle mistakes to avoid in 2022

| Ruby Layram

If your goal for 2022 is to start a successful side hustle, it's important that you know what to avoid!…

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Investing Articles

9% dividend yields! 2 FTSE 100 stocks to buy in 2022

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100 has many income opportunities, but which dividend stocks are the best to buy in 2022? Zaven Boyrazian…

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Investing Articles

The THG share price slumps 9%. Is the market overreacting?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The THG share price has slumped in early deals after it released a trading update and profit warning. This could…

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Can the Royal Mail share price keep pushing higher?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the Royal Mail share price is undervalued as earnings continue to expand at the…

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Should I act on the booming Marks and Spencer share price?

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he thinks the Marks and Spencer share price still has potential even after its recent market-beating…

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Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust: my review for 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust continues to be very popular with British investors. Here, Edward Sheldon provides a review of the…

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Personal Finance

Here’s why small business owners should set their sights on London

| Ruby Layram

Ruby Layram explores why small business owners in the UK may want to set their sights on London as international…

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Investing Articles

Which of these 2 FTSE 100 retail shares should I buy for 2022?

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods discusses which of these two FTSE 100 supermarket stocks could be a good addition to his portfolio this…

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Investing Articles

This ETF fell 36% last year. Has the renewable energy stock run out of power?

| Niki Jerath

It should have been a great year for clean energy, but it wasn’t. I’m looking at how this renewable energy…

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Personal Finance

Savings rates are rising! You can earn 0.72% on easy access savings (if you’re quick)!

| Karl Talbot

Family Building Society has launched a table-topping easy access savings account. Here's why savers must act fast to get it.

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Personal Finance

5 financial reasons Brits are reluctant to change to electric vehicles (EVs)

| Victor Garrett

The sale of petrol and diesel cars will be banned from 2030. Yet, some Brits are still reluctant to change…

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Here are 3 Warren Buffett tips I found after studying his portfolio

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Warren Buffett has an admirable investing record. After studying his portfolio, there are three stocks that stand out. Here’s what…

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Why this FTSE 250 stock rose 120% in 2021

| Harshil Patel

Harshil Patel explains how this FTSE 250 stock rose by an astonishing 120% in 2021, making it the third-best-performing stock…

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8% dividend yield! A cheap FTSE 100 share I’d buy

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy for my portfolio. I think this cheap UK stock…

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Investing Articles

How I’d start building passive income with only £50 a week

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Passive income is a primary investing goal of mine. Here's how I'd plan my investment strategy to achieve this with…

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Investing Articles

3 cheap UK and US shares to buy!

| Royston Wild

I've been scouring UK and US share markets to find the best stocks to buy right now. Here are three…

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Personal Finance

Revealed! The coastal areas that have seen the biggest house price increases in 2021

| Atanas Nikolaev

A brief summary of the top ten coastal areas in the UK that have seen the biggest increase in average…

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Personal Finance

Big Energy Saving Week: how to check and query huge energy bills

| Helen Dewdney

Today marks the start of Big Energy Saving week. Here's how to complain to your supplier if you find something…

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Investing Articles

Is this growth stock one to buy or avoid?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a FTSE growth stock and carefully examines the pros and cons of adding shares to his holdings…

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How passive income generates free money for life (with a secret sauce!)

| Cliff D'Arcy

Passive income is unearned income that rolls in without work or effort. Here's how I invest to generate extra income…

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What’s in store for the Rolls-Royce share price in 2022?

| Manika Premsingh

The Rolls-Royce share price looks incredibly attractive to Manika Premsingh right now, but will it continue to look good through…

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Investing Articles

Am I too late to act on the soaring BATS share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The BATS share price has surged more than 20% in under two months. Our writer considers whether he should add…

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Investing Articles

1 UK stock I’d buy in 2022 to try to double my money

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With UK stocks on the rise in 2022, Zaven Boyrazian shares his top pick from his own portfolio that could…

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Up 43% in a week, should I now be buying Canadian Overseas Petroleum stock?

| Andrew Woods

Following some exciting developments, the Canadian Overseas Petroleum share price is up massively – is this stock now a glaring…

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2 surprisingly cheap UK shares to buy today

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Here are two UK shares to buy right now that I think look undervalued right now but show tremendous growth…

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Dr Martens stock was down nearly 13% last week – is it time to buy or sell?

| Andrew Woods

Dr Martens stock, the iconic bootmaker, registered a noteworthy drop in its share price last week and I want to…

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Investing Articles

The Darktrace share price is still overvalued. Here are 2 UK tech stocks I’d buy instead

| James Reynolds

The Darktrace share price has fallen 55% since its peak in September 2021, and while its outlook is improving, James…

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Personal Finance

Will the FTSE 100 reach an all-time high this year?

| Karl Talbot

The FTSE 100 has made a strong start to 2022. So will the UK's largest share index reach a new…

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Investing Articles

Warren Buffett’s investing tips I’m using to beat inflation in 2022

| James Reynolds

Warren Buffett is one of the most successful investors of all time. James Reynolds believes that he can use Buffett's…

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Investing Articles

5% dividend yield! 1 UK share I’d buy in my ISA for 2022

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Shares of this UK business collapsed in 2020 but are they about to make a comeback? Zaven Boyrazian investigates the…

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Investing Articles

Can the Lloyds share price double in 2022?

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds Banking Group (LON: LLOY) share price has had a strong 12 months. Will it put in a similar…

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Investing Articles

Why this FTSE 100 stock fell 18% in 2021

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Shares of Melrose Industries took a double-digit tumble in 2021, but what was behind the fall? And can what's next…

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Personal Finance

What is small business rates relief?

| Ruby Layram

Has your small business suffered as a result of Covid-19? The new small business rates relief scheme could save you…

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