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Personal Finance

Which are the best-value destinations to travel to post-lockdown?

| Victor Garrett

Recent research has highlighted the best-value destinations to travel to for a post-lockdown break. Victor Garrett takes a look.

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Time to back Wizz Air shares?

| Joseph Wilkins

Joseph Wilkins investigates the remarkable rise of Wizz Air and explains why he’s buying shares before the airline takes over…

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The Lloyds Bank share price is up 60%. Would I buy it?

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds Bank share price has shown a sharp increase over the past year, but can it continue to soar?

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Personal Finance

How can I get 5% cashback on my spending?

| Karl Talbot

Did you know that some credit cards offer a way of earning up to 5% cashback on your normal spending?…

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Stock market crash? I’d still buy these 3 UK shares

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

As whispers of a potential stock market crash get louder, I take a look at three UK shares that I…

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Stock market crash: should I fear a winter mini-meltdown?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Even after huge gains in US stocks since March 2020, I don't expect a 2021 stock market crash. But I…

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Personal Finance

National Insurance rise: 5 tips to help you save money on bills and expenses

| Sean LaPointe

National Insurance contributions are set to rise next year. Here are a few tips to help you offset any shortfall…

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The FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy in a lockdown

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index has been falling for the last three trading sessions and could fall more if a firebreak…

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Personal Finance

How living local to a shopping centre might NEGATIVELY impact house prices

| Diana Bocco

House prices are affected by many factors, and recent research shows that proximity to a shopping centre is an important…

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With £1,000, here’s how I can create passive dividend income via the FTSE 100

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains what type of stocks he would pick and how he would divide his £1,000 up when trying…

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Passive income: 4 dividend stocks to buy now

| Charles Archer

One of the best ways to generate passive income is to buy high-yield dividend stocks. Charles Archer thinks these four…

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Will a US listing help the Cineworld share price?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why the Cineworld share price may benefit if the company decides to raise extra cash in the…

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Personal Finance

SRI: which companies have both a positive sustainable impact and a strong dividend?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here are some of the top socially responsible investments (SRI). They have strong ESG scores and will reward investors with…

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Cineworld shares are down 7% this week. Should I buy the dip?

| Gemma Blackwell

The pandemic has badly hit Cineworld. With shares trading nearly 50% below their yearly high, can James Bond and Spiderman…

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Personal Finance

How Britons risk voiding their car and home insurance

| Jennifer Laird

It's surprisingly easy to void your home or car insurance. Here are some common mistakes and tips for preserving your…

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Will the Workspace Group (WKP) share price continue to soar?

| Kevin Diamond

Workspace Group has made substantial gains so far this year, but will its share price continue to make great returns…

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3 passive income stocks to buy now

| Roland Head

Roland Head reveals his three best passive income ideas -- UK shares with decades of dividend growth and high profit…

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Should I add BP stock to my portfolio today?

| Dylan Hood

With oil prices rising steadily, could the current low BP stock price be a buying opportunity? Dylan Hood takes a…

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2 ‘no-brainer’ UK stocks I’d buy right now

| Stuart Blair

UK shares have fallen back recently, and the FTSE 100 has reached near 7,000 points for the first time since…

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I believe this pick is one of the best shares to buy now on the FTSE 100!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a FTSE 100 stock which he believes is one of the best shares he could buy now…

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I think the Morrisons share price will exceed £3 at auction

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Morrisons share price has skyrocketed 60% in three months as two US bidders fight for control of the UK…

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Here’s what happened in the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 today

| Paul Summers

On a downbeat day for the UK stock market, Paul Summers summarises the winners and losers from the FTSE 100…

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B&M stock is up 8.7% this week. Should I buy?

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

While the B&M stock is soaring at the moment, is the discount retailer a buy right now for my long-term…

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2 British shares to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers names from his list of British shares to buy now and explains why he would consider adding…

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Is this one of the best stocks to buy now?

| Jabran Khan

Insiders are buying shares of this firm. Jabran Khan wants to know if it could be one of the best…

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3 of the best UK shares to buy now 

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Here, I take a look at two UK shares to buy for my long-term portfolio in industries that could dominate…

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UK shares: should I buy or avoid this FTSE 250 stock?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan examines UK shares, specifically this FTSE 250 firm, and decides if he should buy shares for his portfolio.

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Why is the FTSE 100 falling?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index is looking weak for the third day in a row. What is going on here? And…

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This penny stock is up over 100% in 2 weeks!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a penny stock whose share price has exploded in the last two weeks or so. What has…

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Personal Finance

Dividend tax increase: how can I minimise the impact on my income?

| Sean LaPointe

The government is increasing the dividend tax rate by 1.25%. Here is how you can minimise the impact the tax…

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Investing Articles

Forget buying a house, I’m investing in the rising property market through this FTSE 250 stock

| Hermione Taylor

Vistry’s strong interim results hint that this FTSE 250 homebuilder’s shares could be a smart way for me to invest…

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3 reasons why Rolls-Royce’s share price could soar!

| Royston Wild

The Rolls-Royce share price is running out of puff as fears over the economic recovery rise. Is now the time…

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The best FTSE 100 shares to buy as the market slides

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 is looking a bit wobbly, and I can see possible further weakness ahead. But when shares are…

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The easyJet share price crashes after rights issue news. Is it time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

News of a fresh rights issue sends the easyJet share price tumbling after the airline rejects a takeover bid. Here's…

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Renewable energy: my best shares to buy now

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he believes these could be some of the best shares to buy now for growth in…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 shares to buy

| Royston Wild

I'm on the hunt for the best value stocks to buy in September. Here are two dirt-cheap FTSE 100 stocks…

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A stock market crash could be imminent. I’m still buying UK shares

| Stuart Blair

A stock market crash is a real possibility right now, due to a slowing economic recovery and inflationary pressures. So,…

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Personal Finance

Brexit: will there be a shortage of Christmas trees this year?

| Anne East

Thanks to Brexit, we could face a shortage of Christmas trees this year. Anne East explores why and looks at…

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Investing Articles

The Sainsbury’s share price is up 30%. Should I buy?

| Charlie Keough

Up 30% year-to-date, in this article, Charlie Keough assesses whether he should add Sainsbury's shares to his portfolio today.

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This Warren Buffett wisdom can hopefully improve my investment returns

| Christopher Ruane

Legendary investor Warren Buffett is famous for his freely dispensed wisdom on picking shares. Here Christopher Ruane considers one such…

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