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My 2021 UK share pick rose 27%. I’d still buy

| Christopher Ruane

After his top UK share pick rose 27% last year, Christopher Ruane explains why he would still buy it for…

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How can families in social housing weather the brewing rent hike storm?

| Victor Garrett

With social housing rent hikes forecast for April 2022, families could find themselves in rent arrears if they don’t take…

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Will the Lloyds share price double in 2022?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price has jumped over 40% in the last 12 months, but can this momentum accelerate to triple-digit…

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Personal Finance

5 top New Year’s pension resolutions for 2022

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Now is the perfect time to review your pension situation and get on top of your retirements savings. So here…

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The Marks & Spencer share price rose 52% in six months. Can it soar again in 2022?

| James Reynolds

The Marks & Spencer share price has risen strongly over the past six months, which is an incredible achievement. But…

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Investing like Warren Buffett! Should I buy these FTSE 100 dividend stocks?

| Royston Wild

Following the advice of investment giants like Warren Buffett is good advice in my opinion. So should I buy these…

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What is Marriage Allowance and how could it help you in 2022?

| Ruby Layram

Want to reduce your tax bill this year? Find out if you are one of the 2.4 million couples that…

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8.9% dividend yield! Should I buy this cheap FTSE 100 dividend stock?

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best cheap dividend stocks to buy for my investment portfolio in early 2022. Should I snap…

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Here’s how I’d try to make a 1,000% return investing in shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in shares can lead to enormous wealth generation. Zaven Boyrazian explores how to find the most explosive opportunities.

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Why the Lloyds Bank (LLOY) share price rose 31% in 2021

| Roland Head

The Lloyds Bank share price outperformed the FTSE 100 in 2021. Roland Head looks at the events behind last year's…

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2 UK shares I’d buy now to try to double my money in 2022

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian is looking for UK shares that could soar in 2022 and explores two businesses he thinks might even…

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Personal Finance

How much money can you really make with a side hustle?

| Sean LaPointe

A side hustle is a perfect way to bring in some extra cash without leaving your full-time job. But how…

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What’s in store for the TUI share price in 2022?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at the three scenarios that could influence the TUI share price performance in 2022 and…

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Personal Finance

I paid £4,000 off my credit card: how to swipe away your debt

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here's how I managed to pay off £4,000 of credit card debt, and how you can use the same tools…

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Should I buy Rivian stock for 2022?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rivian's share price has pulled back since its IPO. Edward Sheldon looks at whether now is the time to buy…

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Got savings? 4 tips to bag yourself the highest savings rates in 2022

| Karl Talbot

Are you looking to boost your savings? Karl Talbot explores the current savings market and outlines how you can grab…

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What will happen to UK lithium shares in 2022?

| Christopher Ruane

What is the outlook for UK lithium shares in 2022? Christopher Ruane considers the prospects -- and what it means…

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6 tips to improve your savings skills as 2022 begins

| Victor Garrett

The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to take control of your finances, especially now that the…

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Tesla vs NIO stock: which should I buy?

| Stuart Blair

While the Tesla share price has soared, NIO stock has dipped significantly. Are either of these growth stocks now great…

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Here are the top stocks I’d buy in January with £500

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through a handful of top stocks to which he's considering allocating a total of £500 in January.

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These were the top shares bought by UK investors last week

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

George Sweeney reveals the stocks and shares UK investors bought last week to offer some market insights as we head…

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Where will the FTSE 100 go in 2022?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Having a view on the FTSE 100 is important whether I’m a passive or active investor. Here’s where I think…

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My New Year’s investment resolutions for 2022

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Alice Guy looks forward to 2022 by setting out her New Year's investment resolutions and considering how she will stick…

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This FTSE 250 stock dropped 35% in 2021. I think it’s a buy!

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith thinks that CMC Markets is a good buy after the FTSE 250 stock has been beaten down over…

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Can the Easyjet share price recover in January?

| Christopher Ruane

The Easyjet share price plummeted in 2021. Christopher Ruane assesses the prospects of a January bounce -- and explains his…

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Has the BP share price got long-term upside potential?

| Stuart Blair

Despite profits recovering well, the BP share price remains far below its pre-pandemic levels. Is this a stock for me…

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How I’d invest in dividend stocks to generate passive income

| Dan Appleby, CFA

I think dividend stocks are a great way to generate truly passive income. Here’s how I select stocks to diversify…

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2 high-yielding FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy in 2022

| Stuart Blair

Dividend stocks are a great way to earn some passive income outside of any day job. These two in the…

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I’m using these Warren Buffett investing rules in 2022

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Warren Buffett’s shareholder letters are full of investing wisdom. Here are three key investing rules I’ve taken from them, and…

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These penny stocks soared in 2021! Here’s what I’d do now

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out three penny stocks that performed brilliantly for investors last year. Has the smart money already been…

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Darktrace’s share price has crashed: should I buy the stock for 2022?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Darktrace's share price has fallen from 1,000p to 400p in the space of a few months. Edward Sheldon looks at…

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As the Centrica share price soars, should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

The Centrica share price has grown over 50% in a year. Christopher Ruane considers whether he ought to buy more…

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These are the best and worst FTSE 100 stocks for me to buy in 2022

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks could be the best and the worst ones for her to buy based on macro trends,…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy to hold for the next 10 years

| Royston Wild

I'm planning on making some New Year additions to my UK shares portfolio. Here are two heroic FTSE 100 stocks…

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3 ‘nearly’ penny stocks I think could soar in 2022!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best near-penny stocks to buy to help me make big returns. I think these three shares…

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For a higher passive income, I like these juicy dividend stocks!

| Cliff D'Arcy

I boost my passive income with bumper dividends from large-cap UK shares. These 10 top stocks pay an average dividend…

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These were the FTSE 100’s biggest winners and losers in 2021!

| Cliff D'Arcy

In a positive year for the FTSE 100, some big shares soared while others came crashing down. These were the…

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3 investment trusts I’d buy for a 5%+ income in 2022

| Roland Head

Investment trusts can be a great way to generate reliable income. Roland Head highlights three he'd buy, including a renewable…

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Why I’ll buy UK shares in 2022 despite these 3 major risks!

| Royston Wild

The risks to the global economy and to corporate profits are rising. But I won't stop buying UK shares, despite…

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3 cheap UK shares under £4 to buy!

| Royston Wild

I'm looking to stretch my stock-investing budget as far as it can go. Here are three ultra-cheap UK shares I…

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