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Just released: July’s small-cap stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

We believe the UK small-cap market offers a myriad of opportunities across a wide range of different businesses and industries.

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Down more than 10% in 6 months, Fools are backing these 5 UK stocks to reverse that – and then some! – by 2025

| The Motley Fool Staff

Some of our UK free-site writers have put forward their candidates for turnaround stocks!

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Just released: our 3 best dividend-focused stocks to buy before August [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

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3 UK stocks Fools think could make a mockery of analyst earnings forecasts

| The Motley Fool Staff

Though we're long-term investors here at The Motley Fool UK, every shareholder likes to see a spike in their stock…

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Just released: our 3 top small-cap stocks to buy before August [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Small-cap shares tend to be more volatile than larger companies, so we suggest investors should look to build up a…

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Just released: July’s higher-risk, high-reward stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Fire ideas will tend to be more adventurous and are designed for investors who can stomach a bit more volatility.

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6 stocks that Fools have been buying!

| The Motley Fool Staff

Our Foolish freelancers are putting their money where their mouths are and buying these stocks in recent weeks.

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3 UK shares Fools would buy ahead of the Magnificent Seven

| The Motley Fool Staff

Sometimes it's hard for investors to see the forest for the trees. When much coverage is focused on the Mag…

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Forget the National Lottery! This could be an easier way to get rich

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Still playing the National Lottery in the hope of getting rich? That's probably not the best way, explains Edward Sheldon.

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3 smart things you could do with £500 right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Have £500 to spare at the moment? You could use it to set yourself up financially, says Edward Sheldon.

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Why I think a FTSE 100 recovery could help you make a million

| Alan Oscroft

I say a seriously-undervalued FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) could set you on the millionaire path in 2019.

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The average investor probably earns way below FTSE 100 returns. Here’s why

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

A recent study in the US found that the average investor underperforms the market by around 6% per year. This…

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How I’d invest if I only had £1,000

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing your first £1,000 can be daunting. Edward Sheldon explains how he would invest if he was just starting out…

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Five moves I’m going to make if the market plunges in 2019

| Rupert Hargreaves

The stock market looks shaky. This is my game plan if it continues to fall.

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Think you don’t earn enough to save and invest? Read this now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If you think investing is only for those on huge salaries, think again, says Edward Sheldon.

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How you can invest like Britain’s best fund manager

| Robert Faulkner

Nick Train is regarded by many as Britains best fund manager and he has done it with a very simple…

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Why ‘diversifying’ like Warren Buffett can boost your ISA returns

| Robert Faulkner

You’ve probably heard a lot about diversification so it may surprise you to know that pros like Warren Buffett have…

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3 key questions to ask yourself after October’s market crash

| Paul Summers

Don't despair if your portfolio is bleeding value. Here's why Paul Summers regards this month market mayhem as an important…

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The number of UK millionaires is booming! Here’s how you could become one of them

| Royston Wild

The number of millionaires here in the UK is exploding. Would you like to join the pack?

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This is the best place for buy-to-let investors to buy!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at the most lucrative buy-to-let destination in Europe. Any guesses?

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Calling all cash ISA investors: 2 critical nuggets of information that you need to know

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild shares some important details that all cash ISA investors need to know about.

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Warning – the global bond rout could destroy your portfolio!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones asks whether you can cope with the end of the 30-year bond bull market.

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Buy-to-let vs the stock market – which is better?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Buy-to-let investing and stock market investing can both make you wealthy. But is one better than the other?

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4 ways to be a less emotional investor

| Paul Summers

From Brexit to trade wars, there always seems to be something for investors to worry about. Paul Summers offers some…

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Sick of fat cat bosses creaming off the cash? Read this now

| Alan Oscroft

Shareholders are revolting against top bosses' pay rises, but what can you do about it?

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The longest US bull market in history shows that stocks can still make you brilliantly rich!

| Harvey Jones

All good things come to an end eventually, but Harvey Jones says this bull market might just have further to…

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It’s official! Not investing in stocks and shares can seriously damage your wealth

| Royston Wild

We know how important it is to invest your money in the stock market. But do you?

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5 tips to help you avoid stock market losses

| Rupert Hargreaves

Losing money is part of investing but following these tips should help you avoid terminal losses.

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3 smart things you could do with £1,000 right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Got £1,000 lying around and wondering what to do with it? Here are three ideas.

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3 reasons why you may NEVER be able to retire

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild identifies three ways that you could destroy your retirement nest egg.

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4 ways to lose everything in the stock market

| Paul Summers

Investing will always be a risky business but making these mistakes could buy you a ticket to the poorhouse.

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Would you rather have a million today or 1p doubled every day for a month?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the incredible power of compound interest.

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Are you among the 15 million Brits failing to make this smart retirement savings move?

| Peter Stephens

It’s never too late to start investing for retirement.

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Want to become a stock market millionaire? Here’s ONE thing you should do

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could improve your chances of making £1m from the stock market.

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Want to get rich on the stock market? Here’s why you can ignore 90% of company accounts

| Alan Oscroft

Here's how harnessing the power of the internet can help you win on the stock market.

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Retirement saving: three things I wish I’d done 10 years ago

| Peter Stephens

By acting differently a decade ago, my investment returns could have been stronger than they have been.

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Is this the secret to outperforming the FTSE 100?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Could this powerful-but-simple investment strategy help you outperform the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) index?

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3 reasons not to buy a stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If you want to avoid big losses, make sure you avoid stocks with these attributes.

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Want to retire before 65? Here’s what NOT to do

| Peter Stephens

Avoiding these common mistakes could improve your chances of retiring early.

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What Footsie stocks should investors buy to survive the looming trade war?

| Alan Oscroft

Could Donald Trump's trade sanctions trigger a run on the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX), and what should you do about…

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Retirement saving: three things I wish I’d known when I was 20

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at three key mistakes he has made over the years.

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Should you sell every single stock you own today?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones finds a surprising grain of truth in the old stock market advice to "Sell in May...." but is…

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Pay off debt or invest? A Motley Fool perspective

| Paul Summers

Should those wanting to start investing have paid off their debts first? 'Not necessarily,' says Paul Summers.

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3 reasons now is a great time to invest in UK stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK stocks are unloved right now. That means it could be a great time to invest.

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Here’s why you should never buy at stock market peaks!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says technology stocks are flying but be warned, troughs can follow peaks in all sectors and last far…

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The investor lifecycle: how it affects you

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Understanding where you are in the investor lifecycle is an important part of financial planning.

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Will Donald Trump’s trade war make or break your portfolio?

| Harvey Jones

Trade wars, what are they good for? Picking up hot stocks at reduced prices, says Harvey Jones.

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Ready to begin investing? Don’t do anything before you’ve read this

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers draws up a 'to do' list for budding investors before they dive into the stock market.

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