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Personal Finance

Are banking apps safe?

| Nic Gardner

No longer do we have to go into the bank, queue up and wait to talk to a teller. With…

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Here’s what I’d do about the Standard Life share price right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Standard Life share price has fallen over the past few years, but the company's plan to change its name…

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Will City Pub Group shares double again in the next 6 months?

| Peter Taberner

I believe that City Pub Group shares should continue to climb in the short term as lockdown eases and domestic…

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The Unilever share price is down 13% in 6 months. I’d buy now

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Unilever share price has dropped by an eighth in six months. But it's a big, beautiful business with a…

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Is the Novacyt (NCYT) share price crash a buying opportunity?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Novacyt (NCYT) share price crashed this month after the loss of a key contract. But is this a buying…

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Will the Cineworld share price recover in 2021?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Cineworld share price remains weak, despite being up more than 80% in the past year. Is this a buying…

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The SSE share price is rising. Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The SSE share price is trading near to its pre-pandemic levels. But can it continue to climb higher? Zaven Boyrazian…

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Investing Articles

Can the First Group share price recover in 2021?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The First Group share price is on the rise, but can it return to pre-pandemic levels? Zaven Boyrazian takes a…

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Investing Articles

The British pound (GBP) is rallying. Here’s how it’s impacting FTSE 100 stocks

| Jon Smith

FTSE 100 stocks are being negatively impacted by the rise in GBP. Jonathan Smith explains why this is the case,…

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Investing Articles

UK e-commerce stocks: here are some of my top picks for 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

By 2027, online shopping sales are expected to reach $10trn. Here's a look at some UK e-commerce stocks that could…

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Investing Articles

3 British dividend stocks I’d buy for passive income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in dividend stocks can be a great way to generate passive income. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at three British…

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Should I buy GlaxoSmithKline shares at the current price?

| Dylan Hood

GlaxoSmithKline shares are rising having massively underperformed in the last 12 months. Dylan Hood takes a closer look to see…

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3 UK funds I’ve been buying for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Paul Summers

The new Stocks and Shares ISA allowance is here and this Fool has been on a shopping spree. Here are…

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Personal Finance

How to prove financial hardship

| Victor Garrett

Financial hardship is not something to be embarrassed about. It is possible to get help, but you need to know…

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Investing Articles

The Helium One share price is surging. Should I buy now?

| Harshil Patel

With the Helium One share price reaching lofty heights, where next for this pureplay helium gas explorer?

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The Shell share price crashed 50% in 2 years. I’d buy RDSB now

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Shell share price has halved since April 2019. Shareholders lost £100bn in this crash. But here's why I'd stick…

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Lloyds share price vs HSBC share price: which bank stock would I buy?

| Stuart Blair

The Lloyds share price and the HSBC share price have both risen strongly since lows last September. Which bank stock…

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Investing Articles

3 reasons to buy the FTSE 100’s AstraZeneca stock now

| Kevin Godbold

Here's why I'd be keen to get a solid-looking business such as AstraZeneca into my long-term diversified portfolio right now.

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This FTSE 100 share is down 60% in 5 years. I like the stock!

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 100 stock has collapsed by 60% in the past five years. These cheap shares now pay a 9.3%…

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The Cineworld (CINE) share price has dived 22% in 1 month. What next?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Cineworld share price has dived 22% since March, back below £1. US cinemas are reopening, with the UK set…

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Personal Finance

What is Section 24?

| Kate Anderson

The introduction of Section 24 has changed the way landlords can claim tax relief. We take a look at what…

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Personal Finance

Here’s how to preserve clothing and sell it for cash

| Victor Garrett

If you are not giving away clothes to charity, it might be a good idea to sell them for cash.…

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The Coca-Cola HBC (LSE:CCH) share price steadily rises. Should I invest?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Coca Cola share price is heading towards its pre-pandemic highs. Is this FTSE 100 stock a good long-term dividend…

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Investing Articles

2 cheap UK shares I’d buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA today

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for low-cost stocks to buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA. Here are two that may not be…

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Personal Finance

How much is Child Tax Credit?

| Jennifer Laird

How much is Child Tax Credit, and who is eligible to make a claim? Here's what you should know about…

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Investing Articles

The THG share price is falling. Is this tech stock a good investment?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The THG share price is back at its IPO level. With its M&A acquisition strategy in full force, is this…

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Personal Finance

6 ways to find a new job after you’ve been fired

| Jennifer Laird

If you've lost your job, don't panic. It's time to regroup and assess your options. Here are six ways to…

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Investing Articles

Why I think the HSBC share price is undervalued

| Rupert Hargreaves

The HSBC share price looks cheap compared to the company's long-term potential as it concentrates on its most profitable markets.

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Are these 3 of the best UK penny stocks to buy right now?

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for some great low-cost UK shares to add to my Stocks and Shares ISA today. Are these penny…

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Personal Finance

Cashback without purchase to be allowed across UK: what you need to know

| Sean LaPointe

A post-Brexit rule change will soon allow you to walk into a shop and get cashback without having to make…

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Investing Articles

Passive income ideas I’d use to aim at generating £500 a month

| Kevin Godbold

I'd use stocks like these to build an investment pot that's hopefully capable of generating £500 a month in passive…

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5 UK shares to buy today

| Rupert Hargreaves

These could be five of the best UK shares to buy today based on their growth potential over the next…

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How I’d aim to invest my way from £1,000 to £5,000 with UK growth shares

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon UK growth shares are great vehicles for compounding gains. I'd use them like this to aim for a…

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3 top UK penny stocks to buy in an ISA right now!

| Royston Wild

I think that buying UK penny stocks is a great way for investors like me to make big returns. Here…

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5 stocks to buy with £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves looks at five stocks he'd buy today for his Stocks and Shares ISA with £20,000 and a long-term…

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I’d buy these 2 undervalued shares today

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves thinks these two shares look undervalued and could make great investments for the UK economic recovery over the…

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3 FTSE 250 penny stocks to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves highlights three FTSE 250 penny stocks he'd buy to profit from the UK economic recovery in the years…

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Personal Finance

How to save money on sanitary products with reusables

| Anne East

We take a look at where you can access free sanitary products and how you can save money every month…

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Investing Articles

2 UK penny stocks (and a FTSE 100 share) I’m thinking of buying right now

| Royston Wild

I think these penny stocks could be some of the best UK shares to buy right now. Here's why I'd…

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Personal Finance

Do students pay council tax?

| Jennifer Laird

Do students pay council tax? Well, not always. Here's when students won't pay council tax, and what to do if…

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