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Charlie Carman

Charlie formerly worked at the Bank of England and is a qualified lawyer with expertise in intellectual property and technology disputes. He currently writes on a freelance basis, specialising in financial markets and investing.

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Investing Articles

No savings at 30? I’d aim for lifelong passive income with just £333 a month

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If I was starting my investing journey at 30 with no savings, here's how I'd use a little-known ISA trick…

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Investing Articles

1 FTSE 250 dividend stock I’d buy now for passive income

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Our writer has been searching the FTSE 250 index for stocks that produce regular income. Here's one dividend share he'd…

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Investing Articles

Are the share prices of FTSE 100 companies cheap?

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The FTSE 100 index has lagged behind international benchmarks over the past decade. Does that mean Footsie stocks are undervalued?

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Investing Articles

1 penny stock under 78p that I’d buy today

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Well-chosen penny stocks can lead to significant share price appreciation. Charlie Carman examines one such that he'd consider buying now.

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2 cheap dividend shares I’d buy in March for 6%+ yields

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Charlie Carman examines a pair of FTSE 100 dividend shares he'd buy this month that offer higher yields than the…

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This top UK share is up 133% and offers a 4.4% dividend yield!

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It's rare for established UK shares to double in value over a year, but that's exactly what this FTSE 250…

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Rolls-Royce shares soar 40%! Can the rally continue?

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Rolls-Royce shares have made an explosive start to 2023. Our writer explores the outlook for the FTSE 100 aerospace stock…

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Investing Articles

3 stocks that could drive Scottish Mortgage shares higher in 2023

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Scottish Mortgage shares are linked to the value of stocks in the investment trust's portfolio. Our writer identifies three with…

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Investing Articles

If I’d invested $1,000 in Berkshire Hathaway shares 25 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

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Berkshire Hathaway shares are arguably the ultimate long-term investment for Warren Buffett fans. Here's how they have fared over the…

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Investing Articles

2 undervalued FTSE 100 shares I’d consider buying now

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Our writer identifies two cheap FTSE 100 shares he'd consider buying as the index continues to show strength despite recession…

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Investing Articles

How I’d invest £20,000 in stocks to target £1,000 in annual passive income

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Earning passive income from the stock market is one of my key investment goals. Here's how I'd target a four-figure…

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Investing Articles

1 penny stock under 32p that I’d buy today

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Penny stocks can have greater growth potential than mid-cap or large-cap shares. Our writer looks at one penny stock he'd…

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Investing Articles

2 cheap shares I’d buy as the FTSE 100 hovers around 8,000 points

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The FTSE 100 index is breaking new records, but there are still cheap shares to buy. Our writer examines two…

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Investing Articles

How I’d invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target lifelong passive income

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With a generous £20,000 annual allowance on offer, our writer explains how he'd use a Stocks and Shares ISA to…

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I’d buy 57 Rio Tinto shares for £300 in annual passive income

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Rio Tinto shares offer one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100 index. Here's how our writer would…

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Investing Articles

If I’d invested £1,000 in Glencore shares 2 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

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Glencore shares have benefitted from a commodities boom over the past two years. Our writer explores the return he could…

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Investing Articles

I’d invest £5,000 in Lloyds shares for £200 in passive income a year

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Lloyds shares offer the highest dividend yield of the FTSE 100 banking stocks. Here's how our writer would invest in…

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How I’d invest £200 a month in stocks to target £24,000 in annual passive income

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Investing little and often in the stock market can yield huge passive income returns in the long term. Here's how…

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3 cheap UK shares I’d buy to help protect my portfolio in a recession

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Defensive UK shares can outperform in challenging economic conditions. Our writer explores three stocks he'd buy in a recession.

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3 reasons the stock market could keep surging in 2023

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The stock market has made an explosive start to 2023. Our writer explores three factors that suggest a bullish outlook…

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I’d invest £4,200 in this FTSE 250 REIT for £350 in passive income a year

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This FTSE 250 REIT offers a massive dividend yield. Our writer outlines how he'd invest in its shares to supplement…

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I’d buy 2,500 Sainsbury’s shares for £300 in annual passive income

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Sainsbury's shares offer a higher dividend yield than the FTSE 100 average. Here's how our writer would invest in the…

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Investing Articles

Is time running out to buy boohoo shares below 50p?

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boohoo shares have made an explosive start to 2023. Is now the time for our writer to invest in the…

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3 FTSE 100 shares at cheap prices I’d consider in February

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Charlie Carman identifies a trio of FTSE 100 shares trading at bargain prices that he'd contemplate buying, even as the…

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60 years of dividend growth! This Warren Buffett stock could make me rich

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Warren Buffett has owned this dividend stock for 35 years. Here's why our writer invests in the company to help…

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Investing Articles

How to earn passive income in 2023 with only £100 a month

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Making passive income from stocks is an achievable goal. Our writer outlines his strategy of saving regularly and buying dividend…

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Investing Articles

Will the Rolls-Royce share price sink below 100p in 2023?

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The Rolls-Royce share price surged over £1 on 2023's first day of trading, and it's stayed there since. Will it…

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Investing Articles

I’d buy 138 Unilever shares for £1,000 in passive income over 5 years!

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Unilever shares have a stellar dividend history. Here's how our writer would invest in the company for £1k in passive…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in ITV shares 1 year ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

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ITV shares performed poorly in the past year, leading to the broadcaster's demotion from the FTSE 100 index. Here's what…

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Investing Articles

2 shares to buy in February for healthy dividends

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Charlie Carman examines a pair of healthcare shares he'll buy in February for passive income, thanks to their rock-solid dividend…

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Is penny stock Cineworld a cheap buy at under 5p?

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The Cineworld share price has collapsed by 88% over the past 12 months. Should I add this beaten-down penny stock…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in BAE Systems shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

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The BAE Systems share price has climbed higher in an insecure world. Here's what my return would have been if…

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7 UK shares that can boost my passive income

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Plenty of UK shares offer attractive dividend yields for investors seeking passive income. Our writer looks at seven stocks he'd…

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5.1% and 4.5% yields! I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks in February

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The FTSE 100 index is full of dividend stocks. Our writer analyses two shares he'd buy in February for their…

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Investing For Beginners

I’d aim for a million buying just a few FTSE 100 shares

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Charlie Carman outlines his plan to buy FTSE 100 shares in order to target a seven-figure stock market portfolio with…

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Will the stock market crash in 2023?

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Fears of a stock market crash are responsible for many sleepless nights in the investment community. Our writer assesses the…

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I’d buy 7 shares a week of this FTSE 100 stock for £1 a day in passive income

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FTSE 100 stocks often offer investors high dividend yields. Here's one I'd buy to target a regular passive income stream…

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4 key themes affecting the Scottish Mortgage share price

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The Scottish Mortgage share price is directly linked to the sectors to which the investment trust is exposed. These are…

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Investing Articles

If I’d invested £1,000 in Nio stock 2 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

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Nio stock has crashed since reaching astronomic highs during the pandemic. Here's what my return would have been if I'd…

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Investing Articles

Is the FTSE 100 index full of cheap shares?

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Is today a good time to invest in FTSE 100 shares? Yes, says our writer who thinks the UK's blue-chip…

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