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Cash savings vs the stock market: what’s the best option for my money in 2024?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Savings accounts are paying decent levels of interest right now. But looking ahead, are they a better option than the…

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One FTSE 100 stock to consider buying in 2024… and one I’d avoid

| Stephen Wright

After a mixed year for the FTSE 100, Stephen Wright thinks there are buying opportunities ahead in 2024 – but…

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One FTSE 250 stock to consider buying in 2024… and one I’m avoiding

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks that strong fundamentals will drive performance in 2024. What does that mean in terms of FTSE 250…

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Here are 3 Warren Buffett guidelines I’m using to help me buy cheap FTSE 100 shares

| Alan Oscroft

Heading into 2024, I see so many FTSE 100 shares that I think are good value and it's hard to…

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Putting aside £600 a month? Here’s how I’d aim for £108k in passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons aren't earning a passive income they deserve. Here, Dr James Fox explains how he'd get his savings…

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Here’s a 5-step plan to start buying shares and build wealth — with £800

| Christopher Ruane

If this writer wanted to start buying shares for the first time in the new year, here's the handful of…

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£10,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into a £500 monthly passive income

| Alan Oscroft

Could I turn a pot of £10,000 into a nice bit of passive income each month? I think so, and…

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2 UK stocks to buy in a 2024 recession

| Stephen Wright

As the latest data indicates a recession on the horizon, Stephen Wright looks at two stocks to consider buying if…

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Targeting a £30,332 second income starting with just £1,000 of savings?

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us invest for a second income. In this article, Dr James Fox explains the fundamentals of wealth creation…

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Here are 5 ways to find cheap shares to consider buying for the year ahead

| Alan Oscroft

It looks like there are a lot of cheap shares out there right now. But if we use a bad…

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How I’d invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA for 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If Edward Sheldon was investing money in a Stocks and Shares ISA for 2024, he’d allocate capital to several different…

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Will the stock market rally in January 2024?

| Kevin Godbold

Could the 'January Effect' cause the stock market to rally and foretell a bull market for 2024 like many commentators…

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Will the Lloyds share price break 50p in 2024?

| Stephen Wright

The Lloyds share price has spent most of the year below 50p. Following Warren Buffett, Stephen Wright thinks shareholders should…

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6 reasons why the FTSE 100 could rally in 2024

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith offers some of the top reasons why he believes the FTSE 100 could bounce back in 2024, ranging…

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Here are two key stock market lessons from 2023

| Alan Oscroft

Well, it's almost another year, and another time to think about what we should have learned from the stock market…

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With £7,000 to invest, here’s how I’d target compounded growth from FTSE shares

| Kevin Godbold

In recent years a healthy number of FTSE shares have multi-bagged, delivering life-changing compounded returns for investors.

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How I’d invest £20k in an ISA or SIPP for the next 5 years

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If Edward Sheldon was investing for half a decade within a Stocks and Shares ISA or SIPP, he’d want a…

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Below 50p, is the Lloyds share price the FTSE 100 bargain of the year?

| Stephen Wright

Which share price represents the best bargain in the FTSE 100? Lloyds is an obvious choice, but Stephen Wright thinks…

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Aiming to get richer in 2024? I’d buy cheap UK shares in January

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The recent stock market correction has provided brave investors with a rare and potentially lucrative opportunity to snap up discounted…

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3 world-class investment trusts to consider in 2024

| Ben McPoland

Our writer considers three high-quality investment trusts that have different approaches to making money for their shareholders.

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Investing just £100 per week in a SIPP could help make me a multimillionaire

| Ben McPoland

Stock market investing is done over long periods of time, which makes a SIPP a perfect choice for the creation…

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How I plan to invest in 2024 to target a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA

| Harshil Patel

What does it take to become an ISA millionaire? Using proven techniques, our writer outlines his plan to target a…

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£5 a day to invest? Here’s how I’d aim for passive income of £1,500 a month!

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman explains how he'd target a healthy passive income stream from regular investments in a diversified portfolio of dividend…

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UK stocks could soar in 2024! Is it time to buy right now?

| Kevin Godbold

A chorus of optimistic voices predict a bullish time ahead in 2024 for UK stocks. But if they’re wrong, does…

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The easyJet share price soars as IAG stays grounded! Here’s what to expect in 2024

| Stephen Wright

The easyJet share price has done well in 2023 as its larger rival IAG has faltered. Will short-haul continue to…

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FTSE 100: here are 3 predictions for 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been thinking about the outlook for the FTSE 100 index (INDEXFTSE:UKX) in 2024. And here are some…

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I’d target a richer, earlier retirement by following Warren Buffett

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Warren Buffett’s long-term investing style could help others unlock a far more luxurious retirement lifestyle. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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5 super investment funds to consider for 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investment funds can be great building blocks for a long-term portfolio. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights five he likes for 2024.

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4 investing lessons I learnt from Warren Buffett in 2023

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith sits back and considers some of the best lessons he's taken from closely following Warren Buffett over the…

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£1,000 to invest? Here’s how I’d allocate it in a stock and shares ISA for 2024

| Kevin Godbold

Ordinary investors are becoming millionaires via their Stocks and Shares ISAs. Here’s how I’d begin that investing journey with £1,000.

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6%-8% yields! I’d buy these UK shares and reinvest the dividends to aim for financial independence

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks the attractive valuations UK shares trade at make them a good choice for investors seeking passive income…

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Is 2024 a good time to buy FTSE 100 shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

With economic conditions improving, investor sentiment is back on the rise, pushing up FTSE 100 shares. But is it too…

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Here’s how I’d start with £1,000 and target a second income worth £18,903!

| Dr. James Fox

A second income can be the holy grail of investing. Dr James Fox explains how he'd kick things off with…

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(Nearly) 5 reasons NOT to get a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2024

| Alan Oscroft

I think a Stocks and Shares ISA is a great thing, and everyone should get one. Oh, hang on, maybe…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in the FTSE 100 in 2024 as inflation falls

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

With inflation cooling off, Zaven Boyrazian explains how to strategically find the best investment opportunities throughout next year.

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Lifetime passive income for just £5 a day? Here’s how!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to set up a passive income stream that could last for years or even decades with…

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How will the FTSE 100 perform in 2024? Here’s what the experts say

| Alan Oscroft

Fancy having a guess at where the FTSE 100 might end 2024? I often get it wrong so I wonder…

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With £2,000, I’d invest using 3 insights from Warren Buffett

| Kevin Godbold

If I had £2,000 to put to work, there’s a decent chance of me building wealth by investing in the…

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Putting £100 aside each month? Here’s how I’d aim for £17,530 of passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Plenty of us put money aside, but it's how we make it work that counts. Dr James Fox explains how…

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1 FTSE 250 stock that could rally in 2024

| Stephen Wright

Shares in Dr Martens are down 53% since the start of 2023. But Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE 250 stock…

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