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Why I’m forgetting cash ISAs and putting regular money in this investment instead

| Kevin Godbold

Here's how I'm aiming to balance risk against potential reward with the aim of beating the returns available from a…

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2 UK growth stocks under £5 to buy now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights two UK stocks trading under £5 that look poised to benefit from dominant long-term structural trends. He'd…

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What could the Darktrace share price be in five years?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he believes the Darktrace share price has tremendous potential over the next five years as sales…

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3 top FTSE 100 shares to buy for 2022!

| Royston Wild

I'm hunting for the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy in what could be a difficult 2022 for the global…

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The passive income strategy I’d use with £5 a day

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains how he would build a passive income portfolio with an investment of just £5 a week by…

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How I’d buy penny stocks, and 1 with HUGE potential!

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Using a stocks and shares ISA is a great way to buy penny stocks. Dan Appleby analyses one that might…

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I’d buy this absurdly cheap FTSE 250 stock with a 10.4% yield

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 stock has been attractive in the recent past for its relatively low price and its sky-high dividend…

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This cheap share is an absolute no brainer for me

| Andy Ross

A cheap share price and future growth potential make this Jim Slater-style growth stock a no brainer in Andy Ross’s…

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4.6%+ yields! 3 top dividend stocks to buy for 2022

| Royston Wild

I'm on a mission to find the best dividend stocks to buy for next year. These three big-yielding beauties are…

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3 cheap dividend stocks (including an 11.7% yielder) to buy for 2022

| Royston Wild

I think now is a great time to go hunting for UK bargain stocks. Here are three top-quality value heroes…

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Property investment without all the hassle? I am looking into this ETF right now!

| Niki Jerath

Property is believed to be one of the safest investments over the long term. Could this ETF provide all of…

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4 ways I’d invest alongside Warren Buffett

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves outlines some of the strategies he's making use of to copy the investment approach of billionaire Warren Buffett.

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4 Warren Buffett tips to help retire with a larger pension

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at the career of investor Warren Buffett and draws four lessons he hopes can help build his…

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You’ll never guess where these FTSE 100 stock ideas came from

| G A Chester

Checking out -- and checking in to two FTSE 100 stock ideas.

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Personal Finance

Revealed: the pension pots of famous TV characters!

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Ever wondered how big your favourite TV character's pension pot might be? Research from PensionBee reveals whether they can expect…

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Personal Finance

Revealed! How people of different generations spend and save money

| Sean LaPointe

A look at how people from different generations save and spend their money, and what they can all learn from…

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Can the Rolls-Royce share price continue to rise?

| Manika Premsingh

The Rolls-Royce share price has had it good in 2021 so far. And more positive developments bode well for it.…

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2 ‘no brainer’ UK shares to buy before 2022

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

AS 2021 draws to a close, this Fool is looking for stable UK shares with recovery potential for his long-term…

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Can I still buy Ryanair shares?

| Christopher Ruane

An announcement on Friday about Ryanair shares could affect UK shareholders. Christopher Ruane explains the news.

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1 FTSE 100 stock with 5% dividends I’d buy and hold for a long time

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock’s dividend yield is not the highest, but it is dependable, which is far more than what…

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These are my best stocks to buy now before the end of 2021!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details two of his best stocks to buy now before the end of 2021 despite the recent macroeconomic…

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2 penny shares I think offer income and growth

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons these two UK penny shares could offer him passive income as well as the prospect of share…

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This energy ETF has gained 85% in the last 12 months! Should I invest for 2022 and beyond?

| Niki Jerath

As the world has emerged from lockdowns, this energy ETF has almost doubled. Heading into 2022, I am looking at…

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How I’d use £500 to target passive income from UK dividend shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons £500 is enough to aim for passive income streams from UK dividend shares. Here he explains the…

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Apple (AAPL) plans ambitious autonomous EV. Should I invest now?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Breaking news yesterday suggested Apple (AAPL) has set an ambitious target of 2025 for a fully autonomous car. Is it…

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Personal Finance

Why 71% of new investors are wrong to do little to no research before investing

| Sean LaPointe

A new study reveals that many beginner investors do not research their investments before they part with their money. Here's…

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Is Imperial Brands a dividend stock worth owning in 2022?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Imperial Brands is currently offerings a 9% yield, but is this too good to be true? Zaven Boyrazian takes a…

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3 dirt-cheap UK shares I’m considering buying for 2022

| Royston Wild

I'm on a mission to find the best mega-cheap UK shares to buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA. Here…

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Here’s why I would buy Royal Mail shares today

| Dylan Hood

After rocketing almost 10% yesterday, Royal Mail shares have been steadily rising. Dylan Hood explains why he would add this…

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5%+ yields! 3 dividend stocks I’m considering buying for 2022

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best UK shares to stash into my investment portfolio for 2022. Here are two quality dividend…

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Could the Unilever share price be boosted by the sale of its tea business?

| Andy Ross

Andy Ross looks at whether the sale of its tea business could ignite the Unilever share price both in the…

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Is the falling Biffa share price a buying opportunity?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Biffa share price dropped by double-digits on its latest earnings report, but does this create a buying opportunity? Zaven…

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3 reasons why it’s not crazy to think the FTSE 100 could reach 8,000 points in 2022

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through his reasoning behind why he feels that the FTSE 100 could have a run at 8,000…

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Personal Finance

5 Christmas planning and budgeting tips to cut credit card debt

| Anne East

Christmas credit card debt stalks more than one-third of us into the new year. Here are five simple and practical…

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Why I’m buying Facebook shares now

| Natasha Bailey

While down on the month, Meta (née Facebook) shares rallied from $312 to $348 after the company unveiled its plan…

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2 dividend stocks to buy for a passive income

| Andy Ross

These dividend stocks have the potential for dividend growth, offer a good yield and should be able to grow thinks…

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Personal Finance

NS&I boosts Income Bond interest rate: how does it stack up?

| Karl Talbot

NS&I has upped the interest rate on its Income Bonds. So how does its new 0.15% rate compare with the…

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Is 50p a barrier for the Lloyds share price?

| Christopher Ruane

As the Lloyds share price again flirts with the 50p level, our writer considers whether its growth potential justifies its…

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How I’d invest £5k for a 10% yield and passive income

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at four shares that could provide a passive income and dividend yield of nearly 11%…

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The top FTSE 100 ‘super stocks’ I’d buy today

| Harshil Patel

The FTSE 100 is home to several brilliant companies. Harshil Patel considers some of his favourites that he'd buy right…

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