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Peter Stephens

Having held various senior management positions in the manufacturing sector, Peter founded his own manufacturing company in 1996. This was subsequently sold in 2007. Meanwhile, his passion for investing (which began during the privatisations of the 1980s) remains strong and he couples this with writing for The Motley Fool as a Contractor. His investment style is value-oriented; focusing on company fundamentals, as well as assessing the strength and presence of a competitive advantage. While above-average growth prospects remain very attractive, a greater focus on dividends has crept in since Peter became a part-time retiree in 2007.

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d buy these 2 FTSE 250 dividend growth shares instead

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I think these two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) shares could offer better income returns than a buy-to-let.

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Personal Finance

How to reduce your credit card charges

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Here’s how you could cut the amount you spend on unnecessary credit card charges.

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Why I think FTSE 100-member Lloyds’ share price could be worth 100p

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Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) could be an undervalued FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) share, in my opinion.

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Personal Finance

How to buy one share of stock

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Here’s how to start investing today.

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Personal Finance

How to budget money

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Here’s how you could improve your financial prospects through budgeting more effectively.

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Personal Finance

How does credit card chargeback work?

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Here’s how you could get your money back by using credit card chargeback.

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Dividend stocks: why a high yield may not be the best way to make a million

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Focusing on more than just a high yield could lead to greater success when investing in dividend stocks.

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3 reasons why I’d add FTSE 100 dividend stocks to my Stocks and Shares ISA today

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Now could be the right time to buy FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend stocks in my opinion.

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Retirement savings: why I think you can beat the State Pension with dividend stocks

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Dividend stocks could offer a solution to a low State Pension in my opinion.

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2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks with yields over 4% I’d buy in my ISA today

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I think these two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) shares could offer high total returns.

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2 overlooked FTSE 100 dividend growth shares I’d buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA

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These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could offer strong dividend growth, in my view.

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How investing £100 per month in FTSE 100 dividend stocks could double your State Pension

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Investing frequently in FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend shares could boost your retirement saving prospects.

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Retirement saving: How to retire rich with a sustainable passive income

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Here’s how you could improve your chances of enjoying financial freedom in older age.

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Buy-to-let landlords face these 3 challenges. I’d buy FTSE 100 dividend stocks instead

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FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend stocks could help buy-to-let landlords overcome a number of major challenges in my opinion.

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Why I think dividend stocks could help you become an ISA millionaire

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Buying a range of income stocks could be a successful means of making a million in my opinion.

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Want a £1m retirement portfolio? Forget a Cash ISA and invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA

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Focusing on stocks rather than cash could improve your chances of becoming a millionaire, in my view.

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3 steps to buying better dividend stocks

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Making these three moves could improve your chances of owning the best dividend stocks.

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d buy these two FTSE 100 dividend growth stocks right now

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I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could deliver impressive income growth.

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3 smart moves to boost your passive income through dividend stocks

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Following these three steps could improve your chances of generating a reliable second income through dividend stocks.

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2 FTSE 100 dividend growth stocks I’d buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA today

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These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks could offer improving income investing prospects in my opinion.

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SSE isn’t the only cheap FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA today

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SSE plc (LON: SSE) could offer an impressive dividend outlook alongside another FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) share in my opinion.

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Two overlooked FTSE 250 dividend growth shares I’d buy today and hold forever

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These two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks could offer high dividend growth prospects, in my opinion.

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Yielding over 7%, this FTSE 100 dividend stock still looks dirt cheap to me

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Buying this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend stock could be a worthwhile move in my opinion.

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Personal Finance

Credit cards: What are they and how can you get the most out of them?

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Here’s how you could maximise your use of a credit card.

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Investing Articles

Forget a Cash ISA! I think FTSE 100 dividend stocks can boost your State Pension

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Buying FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend shares could help you to overcome an inadequate State Pension, in my opinion.

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Personal Finance

How do 0% credit cards work?

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Here’s how a 0% credit card could help consumers to keep their interest costs to a minimum.

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Investing Articles

How to build a passive income with blue-chip dividend stocks

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Here’s how you could develop a sustainable income through investing in large-cap dividend stocks.

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Personal Finance

Pension vs. ISA: which is better?

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Does a pension or an ISA offer the best way to successfully invest for retirement?

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Want a £1m retirement portfolio? I’d forget a Cash ISA and invest in a Lifetime ISA today

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Generating a seven-figure retirement savings nest egg may be easier with a Lifetime ISA, in my opinion.

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Yielding 4%+, I think the FTSE 100 offers bargain dividend stocks for your ISA

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The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could deliver an impressive income investing outlook in my view.

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Forget buy-to-let! I think FTSE 100 dividend stocks could make you a million

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Buying FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend stocks could offer a faster and smoother journey to millionaire status, in my opinion.

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Investing Articles

Retirement saving: why I’d buy FTSE 250 dividend stocks for my Stocks and Shares ISA today

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The FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) could offer a number of high-yielding dividend stocks, in my opinion.

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3 major mistakes investors make when buying dividend stocks

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Avoiding these potential pitfalls could help you to enjoy higher returns from dividend stocks.

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The easyJet share price is a FTSE 100 dividend opportunity I’d buy for my ISA today

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easyJet plc (LON: EZJ) could offer strong dividend investing potential that allows it to beat the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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REITs vs dividend stocks: which offers a better passive income?

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Here are the positive and negative aspects of investing in REITs and dividend stocks.

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks yielding over 4% I’d buy for my ISA today

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These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend stocks could deliver impressive returns in my opinion.

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Investing Articles

Forget a Cash ISA! I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks today

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These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) companies could produce rapid dividend growth, in my opinion.

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Personal Finance

What are the advantages and disadvantages of credit cards?

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Here are the positive and negative aspects of using a credit card, which could help you to decide whether to…

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Investing Articles

2 fast-growing FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA today

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I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could offer high dividend growth over the long run.

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Personal Finance

Are shares taxable?

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Does investing success have to equate to higher taxes over the long run?

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