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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

3 simple steps to make passive income with just £5 a day

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Building passive income streams is a key objective for many investors. Here's my three-step plan to achieve that goal by…

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Here’s how I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA for dividend income in 2023

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With a generous tax-free allowance on offer, here's how our writer would use a Stocks and Shares ISA to build…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Lloyds shares 15 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

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Lloyds shares have never truly recovered from the 2008 financial crisis. Here's the return I'd have made from investing in…

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Earnings: why Tesla stock is revving up after record Q4 results

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Tesla stock soared after hours on the back of news that the company beat analyst expectations in its Q4 earnings…

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I’d buy 6 shares a week of this FTSE 100 stock for £100 a month in passive income

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Many FTSE 100 stocks pay handsome dividends, which means they can be useful investments for passive income seekers. Here's one…

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Tempted by the AstraZeneca share price? Here’s why it could explode in 2023

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The AstraZeneca share price has more than doubled over five years. Our writer outlines why the FTSE 100 healthcare stock…

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3 ways to supercharge my passive income streams in 2023

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Charlie Carman looks at three different types of stock market investments that can boost his passive income portfolio this year.

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2 cheap UK shares I’d buy now for a second income in 2023

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Dreaming of a second income? Our writer examines two FTSE 100 shares in his portfolio that offer index-beating dividend yields.

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Cheap dividend shares: a once-in-a-decade chance to get rich?

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Charlie Carman analyses whether two FTSE 250 dividend shares that are trading near their 10-year lows could help him get…

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

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Scottish Mortgage shares have collapsed from where they were 24 months ago. Our writer examines the fall and says why…

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6.9% dividend yield! I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock for passive income in 2023

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This FTSE 100 stock has hiked or maintained its dividends for over 25 years, making it a 'no-brainer' buy for…

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I’d buy 300 Vodafone shares a week for £100 in monthly passive income

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Vodafone shares are a top FTSE 100 pick for dividend payments. Here's how our writer would incorporate them into his…

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

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easyJet shares have struggled over the past two years due to the pandemic. Our writer examines the return he'd have…

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Could an investment in Rolls-Royce shares make me rich?

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Rolls-Royce shares have surged above £1 for the first time in nearly a year. Could an investment in the FTSE…

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3 top FTSE 100 shares to buy as the index nears a record high

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FTSE 100 shares are soaring today as UK GDP numbers beat expectations. With the index close to an all-time high,…

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2 investment ideas to earn passive income in 2023

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Our writer is looking for ways to supercharge his passive income portfolio in 2023. These two FTSE dividend stocks could…

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Will the Lloyds share price recover to its pre-Covid levels in 2023?

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The Lloyds share price is still below where it was before the pandemic. Will the FTSE 100 banking group return…

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Should I buy BT shares for the juicy 6% dividend yield?

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BT shares have fallen 28% over the past year, but this has pushed the company's dividend yield higher. Should I…

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Cheap shares: a rare chance to get rich?

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Our writer outlines why he believes there are plenty of cheap shares for him to buy in 2023 with a…

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

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After a year of huge turbulence in global energy markets, our writer explores the return he'd have made from buying…

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FTSE 250 correction: a once-in-a-decade chance to get rich?

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Last year FTSE 250 shares underperformed the FTSE 100 by the largest annual amount since 1986. Is the UK's mid-cap…

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The IAG share price makes a flying start to 2023! Should I buy?

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The IAG share price is up 9% in just a handful of trading days this year. Our writer considers whether…

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3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy in a recession

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Our writer looks at three dividend stocks that could help to protect the value of his portfolio if the UK…

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4 simple passive income ideas for 2023

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Charlie Carman explores four simple passive income ideas for his stock market portfolio, selected from the FTSE 100 and FTSE…

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1 stock makes up 38% of Warren Buffett’s portfolio! Should I buy it?

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One Warren Buffett stock stands head and shoulders above the rest as the billionaire investor's favourite. Would our writer add…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Rolls-Royce shares 3 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

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Rolls-Royce shares have plummeted over the past three years. Our writer explores the return he'd have made from an investment…

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Will Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust be 2023’s unmissable growth stock?

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Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares have fallen over 44% this year. Could the fund's global growth stock portfolio return to…

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The boohoo share price has crashed 69%! What’s going on?

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The boohoo share price has suffered big losses over five years. What will 2023 have in store for the AIM-listed…

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Lloyds shares are down 9% this year! Will they recover in 2023?

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Lloyds shares have posted a negative return this year to date. Will 2023 mark the start of a recovery for…

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

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Rivian stock has crashed over the past 12 months. Does the downtrodden share price make now a good time for…

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I’d buy 850 shares of this Footsie stock for £100 in monthly passive income

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Our writer is looking for FTSE 100 shares to boost his passive income. He thinks this dividend heavyweight could be…

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Rolls-Royce shares soar 29% in a month! Did I miss the bottom?

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A big bounce in Rolls-Royce shares means the company is no longer the worst FTSE 100 performer over five years.…

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Are Tesco shares a bargain buy at 210p?

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Tesco shares have plummeted over 28% this year. Is this a great opportunity for me to invest in the Footsie…

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5 investment ideas for lifelong passive income

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Our writer considers five different types of investments that could form the building blocks of his diversified passive income portfolio.

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Darktrace shares 1 year ago, here’s what I’d have now!

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Since the April 2021 IPO, it's been a volatile ride for Darktrace shares. Our writer explores the past year's performance…

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2 cheap FTSE dividend stocks I’d buy for 8%+ yields!

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Charlie Carman explains why he'd buy these two beaten-down dividend stocks that have index-beating yields for his passive income portfolio.

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If I’d invested £1,000 in this Warren Buffett stock 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now!

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Warrren Buffett doubled his holdings in this US tech stock in 2017, and today it's his largest position. Our writer…

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3 things that could make or break Lloyds shares

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With macroeconomic uncertainty rising, Charlie Carman analyses three key factors that could determine the future direction for Lloyds shares.

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5 steps to earn £1,000 per month in passive income

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Our writer outlines his simple 5-step plan to make £12,000 a year in passive income by regularly investing in dividend…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to buy in the UK stock market crash

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Following the mini budget, FTSE 100 shares took a beating as the index sank below 7,000. Our writer picks two…

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