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My simple 3-step passive income plan for 2025

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland outlines a straightforward plan to sustainably increase his passive income from dividend stocks in the New Year.

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1 mistake to avoid, according to Warren Buffett

| Ben McPoland

This writer is wondering if he's violating what Warren Buffett calls a "prime rule of investing" by hanging onto one…

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£2k in savings? Consider putting it here for maximum passive income

| John Fieldsend

Where’s the best place to park a £2k lump sum for maximum passive income? This Fool knows exactly where his…

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3 rules I followed to start investing

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane shares a trio of considerations he used to start investing in the stock market -- and continues to…

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How much can I really make from UK stocks?

| John Fieldsend

This Fool was thrilled to discover a fascinating study on the long-term returns of UK stocks. Here's what it had…

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This Stocks and Shares ISA plan could reduce my investing stress

| Alan Oscroft

Does trying to decide what shares to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA give you headaches? Maybe there's a…

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Why I believe this cheap stock is fundamentally doomed

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a cheap stock that he's personally not going to get involved with due to a risk…

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How I plan to build an £86k yearly second income in the stock market

| Ben McPoland

Is it realistic to aim for a substantial future second income by investing in high-quality shares? This writer firmly believes…

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Down 34% in a month, is this FTSE 100 stock going to be demoted?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags a FTSE 100 company with a recent poor performance he believes could see it soon drop out…

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It’s down 50%. Would it be madness for me to buy this value stock?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes down a household value stock in the FTSE 250 that he thinks can rally in the long…

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Consider filling an empty Stocks and Shares ISA like this to hit five figures of second income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines how he could use stocks with both income and growth prospects to grow a Stocks and Shares…

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The FTSE 100’s trading near a 52-week high! I’m still looking to buy

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The FTSE 100's slowly making its way towards record highs, but there are still dirt cheap buying opportunities to discover…

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If I could only keep 5 UK stocks from my portfolio I’d save these

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is running through his portfolio of top UK stocks to see which ones he couldn't bear to do…

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3 things to consider before you start investing

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer draws on his stock market experience to consider a few vital lessons he would use to start investing…

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Warren Buffett just bought these 2 stocks!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Warren Buffett just invested $700m in these stocks! What’s the strategy behind them, and should investors think about following in…

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These UK shares are close to record cheap levels

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

These two UK shares are trading below their average earnings multiples, creating a potentially explosive buying opportunity for patient investors…

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My Stocks and Shares ISA has exploded in 2024. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian’s Stocks and Shares ISA is beating the FTSE 100 and S&P 500 in 2024. Here’s a look at…

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Here’s how (and why) I’d start buying shares with £25 a week

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer uses his investment experience and current approach to explain how he would start buying shares on a limited…

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My number 1 tip for Stocks and Shares ISA investors

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This strategy has improved Edward Sheldon’s ISA returns dramatically and he thinks it could help other investors have more financial…

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2025 stock market recovery: a once-in-a-decade chance to get rich?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains how he'd use the ongoing stock market recovery to his advantage, creating long-term wealth.

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£20,000 in an ISA? Here’s how I’d aim to make £1,250 a month in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks one rare FTSE 100 stock could help drive an ISA portfolio higher, resulting in a sizeable passive…

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£25k of savings? Consider aiming for a £1k+ monthly passive income via this strategy

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

With a long-term mindset, investors could target a four-figure monthly passive income by investing £25k in low-volatility blue-chip stocks.

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2 cheap shares that are at 52-week lows

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals what he believes to be two cheap shares that have been oversold in the current market and…

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The Barclays share price keeps surging! Was I wrong to sell the stock?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the Barclays share price is still rising, even though he feels that further gains could be…

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2 ISA mistakes I’m keen to avoid

| Royston Wild

Looking to make the most of your ISA? Here are two errors Royston Wild thinks all savers and investors need…

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Are stocks and shares the only way to become an ISA millionaire?

| Stephen Wright

With Cash ISAs offering 5%, do stocks and shares make sense at the moment? Over the longer term, Stephen Wright…

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Up 40% in a month, what’s going on with the Burberry share price?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out two key catalysts for the move higher in the Burberry share price, but questions whether anything…

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1 ISA mistake to avoid

| Ben McPoland

This commonly overlooked investing mistake can cost ISA investors tens of thousands of pounds over time. Here's how I'd try…

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Vodafone share price forecast: here are the latest analyst predictions

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Vodafone share price takes another tumble as earnings fail to impress, but is this now a buying opportunity? Here’s…

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Where could the Barclays share price go in the next 12 months? Here are the latest forecasts

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Barclays share price is up 70% since January, with another 34% gain potentially on the horizon, say analyst forecasts.…

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Get ready for a FTSE 100 surge!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Analysts forecast double-digit growth for the FTSE 100 over the next 12 months! What’s behind these predictions, and which stocks…

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£15,000 in cash? I’d pick growth stocks like these for life-changing passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for passive income. Here, Dr James Fox explains his recipe for success by focusing on high-potential…

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As stock markets surge, here’s what Warren Buffett’s doing

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Warren Buffett has been selling his largest investments! Should investors follow in his footsteps, or is there something else going…

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3 no-brainer UK shares to consider buying with just £100?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

These are the most popular UK shares to buy right now, but are they actually good investments, or traps leading…

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£7,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how I’d aim for a near-£5,000 monthly income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

With £7,000 at hand and £450 in monthly savings, this strategy could enable investors to target a £5,000 monthly income…

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Here’s how I’d start buying shares with £5 a day

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer uses his market experience to consider how he might start buying shares from scratch today, for just a…

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Is the stock market overvalued right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

With the stock market enjoying double-digit returns, investors are getting worried that valuations are too high, but are these concerns…

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Would it be pure madness to pile into the S&P 500?

| Ben McPoland

The S&P 500 is currently in the midst of a skyrocketing bull market, but valuations are stretched. Is there danger…

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If I’d put £20k into the FTSE 250 1 year ago, here’s what I’d have today!

| Roland Head

The FTSE 250 has outperformed the bigger FTSE 100 over the last year. Roland Head highlights a mid-cap share to…

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My favourite income stock is suddenly 20% cheaper and yields 7.26%! Time to buy more?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has just seen the gains on his favourite FTSE 100 income stock largely wiped out as the shares…

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