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Down 26% but with a 7.5% dividend yield, are BT shares a screaming buy?

| Stephen Wright

BT shares have been falling as the company deals with higher input costs. But with inflation coming down, could this…

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I’d start investing with just £20 a week

| Charlie Keough

Our Fool details how with a small weekly deposit he'd start investing today. He also highlights a stock that he'd…

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2 FTSE beginner stocks on my watchlist

| Ken Hall

With so many FTSE companies available, starting a portfolio can be tough. I’ve highlighted two beginner stocks below that I’m…

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A FTSE 250 gem with a 8.5% dividend forecast? Tell me more

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through a FTSE 250 stock that pays out a generous level of income but could also offer…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA in March

| Stephen Wright

With the new tax year on the horizon, Stephen Wright looks at the opportunities for investors wanting to fill their…

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I’m building my wealth by copying Warren Buffett

| Charlie Keough

Warren Buffett has built a fortune that many investors dream of. This Fool plans to build his wealth by copying…

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Great investing habits that can boost my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Paul Summers

Forget complicated calculations and financial jargon! Our writer uses a few simple habits to build wealth inside his Stocks and…

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2 tech treasures lurking in the FTSE 100

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith focuses on two ideas from the FTSE 100 that are investing heavily in new tech and artificial intelligence…

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How to try and turn a small ISA into £500k with this savings hack

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland outlines a straightforward ISA investment strategy that could transform £10,000 into £500,000 within 19 years.

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With a spare £280, here’s how I’d start buying shares this March

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reflects on what he has learnt on the stock market to explain how he would start buying shares…

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Would you take a million pounds today or let 1p double every day for a month?

| Ben McPoland

This Fool considers whether a million pounds in the hand right now is preferable to letting compound interest work its…

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Here’s how I’d start investing for the cost of a weekend break

| Christopher Ruane

Is it possible to start investing with a few hundred pounds? Our writer thinks it is and explains why and…

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4 actionable stock market investing habits that can boost my profits

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith looks at the stock market and explains how he picks the right shares to buy, running through a…

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I’d target an ‘autopilot’ second income without investing in the FTSE 100

| John Fieldsend

A second income that runs like clockwork – that’s why many of us invest. But one problem rears its ugly…

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2 no-brainer beginner FTSE 100 stocks to buy for my portfolio

| Mark David Hartley

Getting started with investing can be daunting. Here are two stocks for beginners to consider buying to build their first…

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Bill Ackman made $610m last year from 10 growth shares. Here’s how

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith details the growth shares, including Chipotle and Alphabet, that helped push a whopper payday for the Pershing Square…

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Don’t know where to start investing? I follow the Warren Buffett method

| Oliver Rodzianko

Our writer highlights the different ways in which Warren Buffett has inspired him to try to build significant stock market…

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I’d start investing with just £40 today

| Oliver Rodzianko

Our author uses his own financial journey as a way to explain how he'd start investing if he had just…

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With no savings at 30, I’d use Warren Buffett’s golden rule to build wealth

| Dr. James Fox

Many investors look to Warren Buffett -- the Oracle of Omaha -- for investing guidance. Here's how he could held…

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How I’d build a robust beginner portfolio using just FTSE shares and £5k

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explores how he’d invest £5k to build a new portfolio of FTSE shares in 2024 for both long-term…

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£500 spare? Here’s how I’d start investing today

| Charlie Keough

This Fool lays out the methods he'd use to start investing in the stock market with just £500. He also…

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2 compelling FTSE ‘starter’ stocks I’d invest in

| Oliver Rodzianko

These two FTSE stocks might be the first I'd buy if I were to start investing from scratch. Here's why…

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FTSE 100 to surge to 10,000 by 2025! 2 stocks to consider buying before it does

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

New analyst forecasts indicate an upcoming 30% surge for the FTSE 100 over the next 18 months. Is time running…

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This FTSE 250 stock pays a 30% dividend yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This FTSE 250 stock is under fire from short-sellers, making its yield the highest on the London Stock Exchange. But…

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No savings? I’m using Warren Buffett’s method as I aim to get rich

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Starting from scratch is never easy. But by following Warren Buffett’s example, investors could drastically increase their wealth in the…

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The FTSE 100 is more than 33% undervalued! Time to start buying bargains?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Looking at the earnings multiples of FTSE 100 shares reveals massive bargains for long-term investors. Zaven Boyrazian explores the opportunities.

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£20k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim for £20k in passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us invest for a passive income. However, not all of us have enough capital to generate a significant…

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Investing in a Stocks & Shares ISA for lifelong passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

UK residents can use the Stocks and Shares ISA to shield their investment gains from tax. It's also a great…

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Here’s how I’d start investing in UK stocks with just £500

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains how he would start investing by finding companies that are familiar through experience or everyday observations.

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How I’d invest £20,000 in UK shares to target £1,500 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Right now, UK shares offer a golden opportunity to build amazing high-yield passive income from scratch. Our writer explains how…

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Here’s how I’d aim to double my second income!

| Dr. James Fox

For many of us, investing is a way to earn a second income, and it can be one of the…

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2024 recovery: a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build a £5m Stocks and Shares ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Young investors in 2024 have the rare opportunity to potentially push their Stocks and Shares ISA into multi-million-pound territory.

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How to invest a Stocks and Shares ISA like a future millionaire

| Alan Oscroft

What does it take to become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire? Well, 4,000 investors have already done it, so…

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Here’s how I could turn £15K into a £478K retirement pot by investing in FTSE 100 shares!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool breaks down the maths and her method as to how to build a retirement pot with FTSE 100…

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I’d aim to turn a £20k ISA into a passive income of £22,974 a year

| Mark Tovey

The State retirement age keeps going up. This Fool would aim to break away from the system and retire early…

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4 steps I’d take to start investing with £25 a week

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains some steps to take to start investing. They range from from filtering stocks through to diversifying a…

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With inflation stuck at 4%, here are 2 FTSE 100 shares to consider buying

| Stephen Wright

After the latest macroeconomic news, Stephen Wright is looking at two FTSE 100 businesses that are protected by high switching…

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I’d aim for a million buying just a handful of UK shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to target building a seven-figure portfolio with only a small and concentrated collection of UK shares.

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The UK is in a recession! When is the right time to snap up some cheap shares?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he's looking to buy cheap shares now despite UK growth nosediving, along with a specific example…

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This high-flying FTSE 100 stock should easily survive a UK recession

| Ben McPoland

Some FTSE 100 stocks are more likely than others to shrug off an economic downturn. Here's one that looks like…

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