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Here’s how much an ISA investor needs to put away to aim for a million

Harvey Jones looks at how long it would take an investor to potentially build a million pound portfolio, and says…

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Here’s why I think a SIPP might be better to build a £1m portfolio than a Stocks and Shares ISA

Our writer lays out three advantages a self-invested personal pension (SIPP) can have over an ISA when it comes to…

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Hunting for cheap shares? Here’s 1 to consider and another I’m running from

Jon Smith flags up one cheap share that's starting to undergo a major strategy shift but also points out another…

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If a 30-year-old puts £700 a month into an ISA, here’s the passive income they could retire on 

Investing just £700 a month regularly into the stock market can lead to an extraordinary end result in terms of…

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£2K in savings? Here’s how that could be used to start investing today

With a spare couple of thousands pounds, a stock market beginner could start investing. Our writer shares some thoughts to…

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If a 45-year-old puts £700 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA, here’s what they could have by retirement

Investing £700 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA, starting at 45, could lead to a savings pot of…

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I asked ChatGPT to build me the perfect second income portfolio and here’s what it said

Millions of Britons invest to earn a second income, but with artificial intelligence getting better by the day, this Fool…

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Here’s how an investor could start buying shares like a billionaire – for £800

By learning some lessons from billionaire investors like Warren Buffett, a market newcomer could start buying shares on a limited…

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3 reasons to consider a Stocks and Shares ISA over a Cash ISA in 2025

Not all ISAs are created equal. And if one is serious about building wealth, it’s important to choose the right…

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How much money would investors need to target a £10,000 monthly passive income?

Millions of us invest for passive income, but many simply don’t know what we can achieve. Dr James Fox lays…

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Here’s what Stocks and Shares ISA investors are buying in 2025 to build a second income

Which shares are investors buying right now in the hope of eventually retiring on a healthy second income? Quite a…

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Oh dear! Warren Buffett says people should only invest in companies they understand

Warren Buffett, the American billionaire, says research is the key to being a successful investor. But our writer thinks it’s…

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How much would an investor need in an ISA to earn a £700 monthly passive income?

Ben McPoland digs into some numbers to show how a Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio could eventually throw off a…

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Here’s how £10k could set a stock market beginner on the path to riches in 2025!

Christopher Ruane sets out how taking a considered approach could mean even a stock market novice with £10k to invest…

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Here’s how compounding is the key to Stocks and Shares ISA growth

Should we take out our Stocks and Shares ISA income each year, or reinvest it in more shares? The difference…

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How much passive income could I earn from dividends by investing £5,000 a year in the UK stock market?

When starting out it's often the first thing investors ask: how much passive income can I earn? Mark Hartley attempts…

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3 steps to start investing with under £300

Christopher Ruane walks through a trio of steps that someone who wants to start investing with just a few hundred…

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These 5 UK stocks are stinking out my portfolio – should I bin them?

Harvey Jones has been picking over the scrapings of his investment portfolio, and found five UK stocks that are absolute…

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With a spare £3,000, here’s how a new investor could start buying shares

Our writer explains how someone with a few thousand pounds and no prior stock market experience could start buying shares…

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How much would someone need in UK shares to earn £5,000 in passive income each month?

Thousands of Stocks and Shares ISA investors have built up more than a million pounds and can sit back and…

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How much would an investor need in an ISA to earn a £10,000 monthly passive income?

A £10,000 monthly passive income from a tax-free ISA would definitely be life-changing. Dr James Fox explores a formula for…

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Here’s how long-term loyalty to UK shares can lead to dazzling returns!

The most successful UK and US share investors buy shares to hold for the long term, as this report shows.

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My Legal & General shares have climbed just 7% — so how come I’m sitting on a 20% gain?

Harvey Jones' trading account is showing only a modest return on his Legal & General Shares, but on drilling down…

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Move over buy-to-let: here’s how to target a 6-figure passive income from a Stocks & Shares ISA

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredible vehicle for growing investments and earning a tax-free passive income. Dr James…

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The average Stocks and Shares ISA turned £10k into £25k in a decade. I aim to beat that

Harvey Jones is impressed by the long-term total return on the average Stocks and Shares ISA. Yet he still reckons…

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Should I avoid the FTSE 100 like the plague?

The FTSE 100 has enjoyed a stellar 2025 against a rocky economic backdrop. Is it time to get out of…

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2 FTSE 250 stalwarts that could help if we enter a recession this summer

Jon Smith explains why a UK recession might be around the corner, but flags up a couple of FTSE 250…

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I asked DeepSeek AI to build me the perfect Stocks & Shares ISA, and here’s what it said

Building a great Stocks and Shares ISA can be challenging, so I asked AI upstart DeepSeek to design the ideal…

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How much is needed in an ISA for a £2k monthly second income

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an amazing vehicle for building wealth and earning a second income. Dr James Fox…

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Here’s how someone could start investing in 2025 with just £1,000

Planning to start investing in 2025? This writer highlights two very different stocks that might be worth considering for a…

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I asked ChatGPT if the FTSE 100 would hit 10,000 this year. It’s feeling bullish!

The FTSE 100's flying and Harvey Jones is feeling bullish. His obvious next step was to ask a chatbot where…

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A 25-year-old investing £100 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA could have this much at 50…

Opening a Stocks and Shares ISA at a young age can be a masterstroke when it comes to building long-term…

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Investing £3.33 into an ISA every day from 22 could result in a £60,000 passive income

Millions of Britons use the Stocks and Shares ISA as a way to build wealth and generate an income. However,…

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5 steps to start buying shares with £5 a day

In a handful of steps, our writer explains how someone new to the stock market could start buying shares for…

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5 perfect starter stocks to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2025

Wondering which shares to buy for a newly opened Stocks and Shares ISA? Our writer thinks these five investments are…

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Here’s a plan to target £7,500 a month in passive income

This writer outlines a roadmap that someone could consider taking to try and aim for a substantial future passive income…

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With £100 to invest, is it better to buy 26 Tesco shares or 159 shares in Lloyds?

Owning 159 shares in Lloyds Banking Group sounds like a big investment. But as Stephen Wright explains, there’s a lot…

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With just £5 a week to spare, here’s how someone could start investing – and aim big!

Our writer explains how a stock market beginner could start investing by buying blue-chip shares for less than a pound…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how investors can aim for a £4,000 monthly second income

Millions of investors use the Stocks and Shares ISA as a vehicle to build wealth and generate a second income.…

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A top FTSE 100 share to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA starter portfolio!

While not without risk, a lump sum in this FTSE 100 trust could prove a great way for Stocks and…

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