Christopher Ruane, Author at The Motley Fool UK

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If I’d bought National Grid shares a decade ago, would I have earned back the cost in dividends?

22 January, 2024 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer didn't buy National Grid shares a decade ago. What would have happened if he had -- and should…

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Here’s how I’d aim to retire as a millionaire on a £56,000 SIPP

22 January, 2024 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers some investment principles he'd apply if trying to build his SIPP up to a valuation of a…

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With £9,300 in savings, here’s how I’d aim to earn £500 a month from income shares

22 January, 2024 | Christopher Ruane

This writer thinks he could earn £1,000 every couple of months by investing less than £10,000 today in income shares.…

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Could I aim for a million by spending £100 a week on cheap shares?

21 January, 2024 | Christopher Ruane

By investing £100 each week could our writer aim to become a millionaire by building a portfolio of cheap shares?…

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Why wait for April? I’d start building wealth in a Stocks and Shares ISA now!

20 January, 2024 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he would rather act now than wait until the annual contribution deadline to invest his Stocks…

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This FTSE 250 share sells for pennies and has a 7.9% dividend yield. Time to buy?

20 January, 2024 | Christopher Ruane

With its juicy yield and legendary brand, this FTSE 250 share has caught our writer's attention. But is he ready…

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How to build wealth in 2024? I’m using the Warren Buffett method

20 January, 2024 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he’s following some simple investment principles used by the legendary investor Warren Buffett.

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I’d buy 9,832 Legal & General shares to target a £2,000 yearly passive income

20 January, 2024 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines how he’d spend under £25,000 to try and set up an annual passive income stream of £2,000…

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My £20-a-week second income plan for 2024

19 January, 2024 | Christopher Ruane

By putting aside £20 each week to invest in the stock market, this writer reckons he could set up a…

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Here’s how I’d target £7,300 of extra income annually, by investing £200 in the stock market!

19 January, 2024 | Christopher Ruane

With a spare couple of hundred pounds a month, this is the approach our writer would take to try and…

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I’d use a spare £890 today to generate a second income (or a third one!)

19 January, 2024 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks that with less than £900, he could set up a second income now and hopefully see it…

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UK shares: a once-in-a-decade chance to build wealth?

18 January, 2024 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he's hoping to load up on attractively valued UK shares in the coming year to hold…

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How I’d aim to turn a £20k ISA into a £13,999 annual passive income

18 January, 2024 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks he could earn well over a thousand pounds a month on average in the future by investing…

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Up 60% in a year, can the FirstGroup share price keep going?

17 January, 2024 | Christopher Ruane

After a storming performance by the FirstGroup share price in recent years, should this writer invest in the bus and…

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Safestore shares are up 60% in 5 years. I’m still bullish after today’s results!

17 January, 2024 | Christopher Ruane

The long-term track record of Safestore shares is impressive. But recent performance has been lacklustre. Our writer digs into some…

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Billionaires love buying cheap shares. Here’s how I’d do it with just £500!

14 January, 2024 | Christopher Ruane

Cheap shares and low share prices aren’t necessarily the same thing. Christopher Ruane explains why -- and how he'd try…