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From £0 to £1,000 a year in passive income — how long does it take?

9 November, 2025 | Stephen Wright

Starting from scratch, here’s how investing £100 a month can give investors a realistic shot at earning £1,000 a year…

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3 investment trusts to target a 13.7% annual return…

9 November, 2025 | Royston Wild

Looking for the best investment trusts to buy this November? Here are three Royston Wild thinks could deliver spectacular portfolio…

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‘FTSE 100 to skyrocket 12,494 points’? 1 cheap stock I’m buying before it does

9 November, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These analysts are projecting a near-29% stock market surge in the next 12 months! Should investors snap up bargains while…

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How much should a 40-year-old put in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn a £1,000 monthly passive income?

9 November, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A Stocks and Shares ISA can be a great way to build a sizeable nest egg while also earning a…

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I asked ChatGPT to build the perfect passive income portfolio and it said…

9 November, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

ChatGPT is an incredibly impressive piece of technology, but is it any good at building a passive income portfolio? Dr…

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Late to investing? Here’s how to try turning £20,000 savings into a second income

9 November, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for a second income. Here, Dr James Fox explains how we can invest to build wealth…

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£2k in savings? Here’s how it could be used to start investing

8 November, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

With a couple of thousand pounds to spare, someone could start investing, says our writer. Here he outlines some of…

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Here’s how I’m building my SIPP to target a £5,000 second income each month

8 November, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Securing a second income is a fantastic way to enjoy a better retirement. Zaven Boyrazian explains how he’s aiming to…

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How much do you need to invest in UK shares to aim for an extra £5,000 income?

8 November, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Is it possible to target a passive income of £5,000 or more with boring blue-chip dividend-paying UK shares? Yes. Zaven…

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I asked ChatGPT if the stock market will crash! Here’s what it said…

8 November, 2025 | Royston Wild

Speculation about a potential stock market crash in November has hit fever pitch. So Royston Wild asked ChatGPT what we…

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I asked ChatGPT if Rachel Reeves’ Budget will crash the UK stock market and it said…

8 November, 2025 | Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland will have his eye on one FTSE 100 dividend stock later this month if the Chancellor's Budget causes…

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49% yield! That’s what investors who bought this top UK income stock 25 years ago get today

7 November, 2025 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how investing in a top FTSE 100 income stock has generated supersized dividends and growth over the…

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Here’s how ISA changes could give you a tasty £9,000 cash boost…

7 November, 2025 | Royston Wild

Worried about potential changes to the Cash ISA? Royston Wild explains why allowance cuts could provide a wealth-building opportunity.

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Here’s how some investors are earning a second income every month

7 November, 2025 | Stephen Wright

As the cost of living rises, what better way to start earning a second income than by owning shares in…

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Is Diageo’s share price now the FTSE 100’s best bargain?

7 November, 2025 | Royston Wild

Diageo's share price has tumbled to its lowest level in around a decade. Does this make the FTSE firm a…

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I asked ChatGPT to build the perfect Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio and it chose…

5 November, 2025 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones asked artificial intelligence to assemble a balanced Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio and was stunned by the amount…

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Are we staring a global stock market crash in the face?

5 November, 2025 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones isn't phased by the prospect of a stock market crash. However, he'll use it as an opportunity to…

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I asked ChatGPT what FTSE 100 shares I should buy. It said…

4 November, 2025 | Royston Wild

Millions of UK investors use AI to decide what stocks to buy. What did it tell me when I asked…

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2 UK stocks I think could seriously outperform with AI adoption

4 November, 2025 | Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains which UK stocks could benefit the most from increasingly making use of AI in workflows and client…

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How much passive income could a £20,000 ISA return?

4 November, 2025 | John Fieldsend

The tax-advantaged benefits of an ISA make it a prime place to target a meaty passive income. But what kind…

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I asked ChatGPT what the UK Budget means for the FTSE 100 and it said…

4 November, 2025 | Stephen Wright

ChatGPT thinks oil and banking stocks are at risk of rising taxes. But Stephen Wright thinks there could be opportunities…

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Here’s where I see Vodafone’s share price ending 2025

4 November, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After rallying 36%, the Vodafone share price is finally heading in the right direction, but is it too late to…

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Tesco shares are up 25.8% in 6 months. Is it too late to buy?

4 November, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tesco shares are firing on all cylinders as Britain’s biggest retailer steals market share and delivers impressive growth. But can…

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Could the Autumn Budget cause a stock market meltdown?

4 November, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

The Chancellor’s upcoming Budget can unquestionably sway the stock market. Sadly, if all the rumours are to be believed, the…

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3 FTSE 100 index stocks to consider in November!

3 November, 2025 | Royston Wild

Looking for the best FTSE 100 index stocks to buy this month? Royston Wild is confident these UK momentum shares…

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How much do you need in a SIPP to aim for a £37,430 pension income?

3 November, 2025 | Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland shows how investing less than £1,000 per month in a SIPP can compound to create a portfolio near…

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I asked ChatGPT when Greggs shares will recover from the 51% crash and it said…

3 November, 2025 | Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland asks artificial intelligence for things to look out for that might signal a big turnaround in the shocking…

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Down 50%, this FTSE 250 stock’s trading at record lows! Is it a buy to consider this November?

3 November, 2025 | Royston Wild

Profit warnings and boardroom shake-ups have hit B&M European Value Retail shares hard. Is the FTSE 250 company now too…

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I asked ChatGPT for the date of the AI stock market crash

3 November, 2025 | John Fieldsend

The talking heads are bemoaning the stretched nature of valuations. Can ChatGPT help us find when a stock market crash…