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Why I would buy a FTSE 100 ETF during a stock market correction!

| Niki Jerath

A stock market correction can be a good time to invest. Here’s why, when the market takes a turn for…

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The Shell share price is surging! But should I buy the stock?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The Shell share price has had a rollercoaster ride across the pandemic period. It's at a two-year high now, so…

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Could a stock market crash happen imminently?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

A stock market crash is a key risk to consider as an equity investor. Dan Appleby assesses the risks that…

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A Warren Buffett stock I’ve been buying for passive income

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool has been buying shares in a certain company for passive income. It's one that Warren Buffett once tried…

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Is BT one of the best stocks to buy now?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The BT share price could be one of the best stocks to buy now as the company returns to growth…

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Is buying Boohoo shares now like trying to catch a falling knife?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers both sides of the argument when looking at whether he should buy beaten down Boohoo shares.

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How I’d aim to build passive income streams with £45 a week

| Christopher Ruane

With £45 a week to invest, our writer explains how he would seek to build passive income streams by buying…

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Here’s how I’d start investing with £200 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Dan Appleby, CFA

A Stocks and Shares ISA has been a great way for me to build my portfolio over the years. Here's…

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Where should I invest? Here are 3 of the hottest sectors right now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the three sectors that have been quickest off the mark in 2022, and eyes up some…

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Here are 2 UK shares I’m buying with inflation-busting 9%+ yields!

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Inflation is at a decades-high level in the UK. There are UK shares offering dividend yields way above the inflation…

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How to fly in Business Class using your British Airways Amex card

| Jo Groves (ACA)

How to use the British Airways American Express credit card to book Business Class and First Class flights using Avios…

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Personal Finance

How I completed a no-spend month

| Ruby Layram

Made a New Year's resolution to try a no-spend month? Ruby Layram did too, so she gave it a try.…

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Four pension tips to give your retirement a boost

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Worried about your State Pension and retirement? With nine weeks of the tax year left, Jo Groves shares four pension…

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Personal Finance

UK weather: 2 insurance policies you need during stormy weather

| Victor Garrett

With more storms and storm damage expected, it’s prudent to take out or check your insurance policies to avoid dipping…

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Why I’m avoiding buy-to-let and following Warren Buffett instead

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he is avoiding buy-to-let property, following the advice of Warren Buffett and buying equities instead.

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A penny stock I’d buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA today

| Roland Head

ISA investor Roland Head explains why he thinks this penny stock could double in value if its recovery continues.

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I’d invest £200 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA for passive income

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he is using a Stocks and Shares ISA wrapper to generate a passive income stream for…

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3 inflation-busting dividend stocks that yield up to 9%

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he would acquire these inflation-busting dividend stocks for his portfolio today to counter low interest rates.

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2 of the best growth stocks to buy today?

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best growth stocks to buy for my shares portfolio. I think these top UK shares could…

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The 5G stock that I’m buying for market-beating returns

| Stephen Wright

Verizon’s 5G exposure means that I think that it has the potential to deliver a market-beating return on investment.

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Here’s how I’m trying to follow Warren Buffett by buying Japanese stocks!

| Niki Jerath

Warren Buffett has potentially made a $2bn profit from Japanese stocks. Here’s how I’m trying to follow him!

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Would Warren Buffett buy Shell shares today?

| Roland Head

Shell shares are soaring, thanks to high oil and gas prices. But would Warren Buffett invest in this FTSE 100…

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Personal Finance

Unsecured credit all-time high as Brits go on credit card spending binge

| Diana Bocco

Unsecured credit, including credit card debt, grew by over £1 billion in November 2021, impacting cardholders' credit scores. What can…

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Could the BT share price leap 25%+ in 2022? I believe so!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After leaping by over 28% in 2021, the BT share price has enjoyed a positive start to 2022. But it…

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Could the Lloyds share price leap higher in 2022? I think so!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After soaring by 31% in 2021, the Lloyds share price has added 7.5% in 2022. But if UK growth continues…

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Personal Finance

Avoid the grind of rising coffee prices – how to save on your takeaway brew

| Jo Groves (ACA)

XTB reported a large rise in coffee prices in 2021. How can coffee drinkers save money on their takeaway coffees…

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Personal Finance

The UK’s favourite car colours revealed

| Sean LaPointe

The colour of your car can say a lot about you. So what were the most popular new car colours…

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Personal Finance

Expert reveals the secrets to getting a better pension!

| Ruby Layram

Are you looking to secure a better pension? A pension expert has revealed two secrets to increasing your contributions and…

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The investment trust I’m buying for stock market crash protection

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he believes this investment trust is perfectly positioned to provide protection in the event of a…

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Personal Finance

Small businesses saving £4,000+ a month thanks to hybrid working

| Victor Garrett

Covid-19 has heavily impacted small businesses, but you could save upwards of £4,000 a month by adopting these flexible and…

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Here’s how Warren Buffett beats inflation (and how I can too)

| Paul Summers

Warren Buffett has faced inflation before and thrived. Here's what he looks for…

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Personal Finance

Revealed! The most popular electric vehicle (EV) models right now

| Sean LaPointe

There's no doubt the electric vehicle (EV) market is booming. But which are the most popular EV models right now?…

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Personal Finance

3 ways to cut energy bills for your small business

| Anne East

Increasing gas and electricity prices are a serious issue for small businesses. Here are three practical ways to lower business…

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How I’m following Warren Buffett to earn a passive income

| Rupert Hargreaves

Warren Buffett has built a giant passive income portfolio over the past couple of decades by following a few simple…

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4 reasons to invest in UK dividend stocks right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Dividend stocks are getting a lot of attention right now. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights four reasons why he's buying these…

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How I’d invest £20,000 if I had to start from scratch

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If Edward Sheldon could start his investing journey again, he'd do things a little differently. Here's how he'd invest £20,000…

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Battle of the tech stocks: should I buy Amazon or Meta shares?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith looks closer at the earnings this week from both Amazon and Meta, trying to find which tech stock…

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Is the current Rolls-Royce share price a bargain for 2022 and beyond?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Rolls-Royce share price looks significantly undervalued if the company can hit its cash flow forecasts over the next couple…

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Is now the time to buy Meta stock?

| Royston Wild

Falling Facebook users and mammoth costs are hitting Mark Zuckerberg's company hard. Still, should I look to buy Meta stock…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Rolls-Royce shares a year ago, how much would I have made?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at what he could have earned owning Rolls-Royce shares for the past year -- and whether he…

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