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Trying to get richer? I’d invest in UK shares over bonds right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains why and how he believes UK shares have the power to outperform other asset classes when it…

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Trying to retire early using a stock market crash? Here’s how

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

A stock market crash can be a catalyst for growth to boost investment returns. Zaven Boyrazian explains how to capitalise…

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Investing £10 a day in the FTSE 100 index to aim for a million!

| Charlie Carman

Investing £10 a day in the FTSE 100 index could potentially deliver a £1m portfolio for long-term investors, but is…

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4 different ways I could make money from the FTSE 100

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how the FTSE 100 and broader stock market can be used in various ways to achieve his…

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How much do I need to invest in FTSE 100 shares to earn a £1,000 monthly passive income?

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 looks terrific for dividends right now, here’s how I’d build a chunky monthly income while conditions are…

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With a spare £500, I’d invest in these 2 UK shares

| Charlie Keough

This Fool thinks UK shares are undervalued. With £500, he'd focus his attention on this luxury goods giant and miniature…

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No savings at 40? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

| Ben McPoland

Warren Buffett’s successful eight decades of stock picking has already inspired millions of people around the world to start investing.

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I’d drip-feed £200 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a £16,634 second income

| John Fieldsend

This quick calculation is all that’s needed to show how small, consistent, and shrewd investments can lead to a sizable…

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Should I wait for a stock market crash to buy shares?

| Charlie Keough

This Fool knows the unique opportunity a stock market crash presents to buy cheap shares. But should he wait or…

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With £1,000 to invest, I’d buy cheap UK stocks to hold for 20 years

| Stephen Wright

Whether it’s building wealth or earning passive income, Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE 100 and the FTSE 250 have great…

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What if I had invested £5,000 in this FTSE 100 company 5 years ago?

| Kate Leaman

It’s easy to have 2020 vision when it comes to investing. Here’s one FTSE 100 stock that would have added…

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£4,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into passive income of £300 a month!

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman outlines how he'd target a sizeable passive income portfolio via long-term investing, starting with just £4k in the…

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I’d drip feed £350 into cheap shares each month before the rally!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Buying cheap shares on a regular basis can help investors achieve financial freedom. Zaven Boyrazian explains how to capitalise on…

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I’d drip feed £70 a week into this FTSE 100 giant for £1,000 in passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The UK stock market is filled with top-notch income stocks. But this FTSE 100 enterprise might be one of the…

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I’d copy Warren Buffett and buy this stock!

| Charlie Keough

This Fool is looking to take some of Warren Buffett's wisdom and apply it to his portfolio. Here's one stock…

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Rolls-Royce shares have been soaring! But is this FTSE 250 stock a better buy right now?

| Stephen Wright

Post-pandemic tailwinds have been pushing the engine manufacturer's share price higher. But I think a FTSE 250 stock has much…

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If I’d invested £12.5k in this stock market index 40 years ago, I’d now have £1m

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This simple calculation shows that investing in the stock market for the long term is one of the best ways…

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Buy-to-let is dying! Here’s how I’d earn a second income with £10k

| Dr. James Fox

Many Britons invest in stocks and shares for a second income. But investing in BTL still remains popular despite a…

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This FTSE 100 stock is down 10%. Here’s why I’m hoping it falls further

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks Barclays has a unique position among FTSE 100 banks. But is a falling share price a concern…

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Here’s 1 thriving FTSE 100 stock I’d snap up in November

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Stock market volatility has created some exciting opportunities within FTSE 100 stocks. But is this business currently the best bargain?

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I’d adapt Buffett’s strategy and start buying the best UK shares right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian believes following Warren Buffett’s principles can help investors profit from volatile UK shares in 2023 and beyond.

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How I’d aim to turn £10k into £1m with a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Building a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA is a challenging journey. But even for investors with just £10k, it’s possible…

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How I’d prepare for a stock market crash in 2024

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

With some high-profile investors expecting a stock market crash, Zaven Boyrazian explores how to prepare and profit from the worst-case…

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Stock market warning! Why good news for share prices might be bad news for investors

| Stephen Wright

The stock market has been responding positively to some good news lately. But Stephen Wright thinks investors need to be…

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Why I’d buy cheap shares now before a massive market shift

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines how a sharp fall in interest rates could be a catalyst for a market rally and why…

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Here’s how I’m following Warren Buffett to pick my best shares to buy

| Alan Oscroft

Never mind all those get-rich-quick punters out there, Warren Buffett has done it slowly, and made his shareholders very rich…

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Waiting for a stock market crash to buy cheap shares? It already happened!

| Tom Rodgers

A stock market crash is no bad thing for UK investors, if used correctly. But should I wait for the…

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Better buy: Lloyds or NatWest shares?

| Stephen Wright

With higher returns on tangible equity and a lower price-to-earnings ratio, are NatWest shares a better buy than Lloyds at…

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Why the Diageo share price is down 12% in a week

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the Diageo share price is underperforming at the moment, but why this could be a time…

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Starting a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2024: here’s what the experts say

| Alan Oscroft

Shaky UK share prices might scare people away from a Stocks and Shares ISA right now. But I say we…

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Near a 52-week low, is the Diageo share price too cheap to ignore?

| Stephen Wright

The Diageo share price is unusually attractive at the moment. Stephen Wright thinks the opportunity is too good for him…

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If I opened a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA today, here’s what I’d do

| John Fieldsend

The first step to investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA can be scary, so here’s what I think is…

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Will December bring a ‘Santa Rally’ or a stock market crash?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith questions whether a stock market crash or rally are more likely to close out the year, along with…

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My 5 steps to achieving a passive income with the FTSE 100

| Kate Leaman

This Fool consistently follows a five-step plan to achieve passive income through investing and swears by it.

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£20k second income? Here’s my £5 a day strategy to get there

| John Fieldsend

£5 doesn’t go as far as it used to, yet with the right investment strategy I think it could build…

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What I learned from the FTSE 250’s best-performing stocks this month

| Kate Leaman

The standout success of the biggest FTSE 250 stocks taught one Fool some compelling life lessons. Read on to discover…

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3 reasons why the Imperial Brands share price looks great value to me

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes down several reasons, following the release of the full-year results, why he currently likes the Imperial Brands…

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With no savings, I’d use £50 a week to start buying shares

| Christopher Ruane

Is £50 a week enough to start buying shares -- and how might one go about it? Our writer gives…

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Could buying these green energy UK shares today be like investing in Amazon in 2013?

| Mark David Hartley

This Fool UK contributor is looking at green energy UK shares for long-term gains. These two stocks are firmly on…

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2 dirt cheap value stocks with P/E ratios below 9

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through two value stocks that look cheap to him, when he takes into account the share price…

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