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If starting from scratch with stock market investing, this is what I’d do first

| Kevin Godbold

If I could start again with stock market investing I’d aim to mitigate risk and build things up by following…

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£10 a day invested in cheap LSE shares could create a second income of £31,750 a year!

| Ben McPoland

Investing a tenner a day in dirt cheap UK stocks could lock in high returns and secure a very attractive…

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How I’d invest my windfall money if inheritance tax is abolished

| Kevin Godbold

Many people could be in for a windfall if inheritance tax is abolished and here’s how I’d invest the extra…

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Forget a stock market crash! Here are 5 reasons shares can keep rising in 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Could we see a stock market crash in the second half of 2023? Possibly. However, Edward Sheldon believes shares are…

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FTSE 250 shares are down nearly 25% in 2 years! How I’d capitalise on this rare opportunity

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The double-digit drop in FTSE 250 shares might be a very rare buying opportunity if investors are smart and effectively…

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£2,000 to invest? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £10k by buying cheap shares!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing in high-quality cheap shares can help transform modest lump sums into significant chunks of cash in the long run.…

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UK investing: one of the best FTSE 100 shares to buy in an ISA right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Sifting through FTSE 100 shares in these troubled times could be a rewarding investing tactic that can lead to superior…

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Quality investing: how to invest like Warren Buffett and Terry Smith

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Quality investing has the potential to deliver attractive returns over the long run. Here’s a look at how this approach…

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How I finally turned my stock investing around and started building wealth

| Kevin Godbold

For years my stock account failed to make any money, until I did this one thing and investing changed for…

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Forget gold! I’d buy cheap UK shares now before the next stock market rally

| Kevin Godbold

I think I’m seeing a once-in-a-decade opportunity to profit from cheap UK shares, but it’s time-limited, so I’m acting right…

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At 43p, are Lloyds shares a slam-dunk buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Lloyds share price continues to limp below 50p. But could this be an excellent entry point for long-term investors…

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Britons don’t invest enough money in shares, according to a leading think tank

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the long term, shares consistently outperform cash savings. However, many Britons today continue to avoid the asset class.

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How to use the Warren Buffett method to target a £1,000 monthly passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Warren Buffett’s method of investing could help individuals build worthwhile passive income from an investment portfolio, even when earning a…

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Stock market rally: how I’d invest £1k in UK shares today

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This stock market rally could send UK shares flying, but not all of them will recover. Zaven Boyrazian examines the…

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How to find undervalued stocks to buy in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains his strategy for finding the best undervalued stocks to buy now for superior returns when building long-term…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Taylor Wimpey shares 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Stephen Wright

Taylor Wimpey shares look like a dividend cut is coming. But Stephen Wright thinks the stock might still be good…

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5 reasons why I think stocks and shares are best for passive income

| Alan Oscroft

More and more of us are realising that building up a bit of passive income for retirement is a very…

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This FTSE 250 stock has doubled in value, but I’m not buying

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he won't be investing in a FTSE 250 stock that has risen by 103% in the…

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The top 2 UK shares to buy when aiming for financial freedom

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Buying the best UK shares now could lead to impressive returns in the long run. They could even help investors…

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If I’d used my Stocks and Shares ISA to buy index trackers in 2017, here’s how much I’d have now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Explore the returns investors could have earned in a Stocks and Shares ISA from key indexes like the FTSE 100,…

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Forget savings! I’d invest in dividend shares for a lifelong passive income

| John Fieldsend

A problem with savings accounts is that their interest rates still lag inflation. I’d rather buy dividend shares for a…

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4 stocks I think Warren Buffett might snap up now with £1,000

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the specific shares that he'd look to buy if he had his Warren Buffett thinking cap on,…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying gilts! Should I buy too?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK investors are piling into gilts for the high yields these bonds offer. Should Edward Sheldon do the same, or…

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£50k in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into passive income of £2k a month!

| Charlie Carman

Looking for places to put a big savings pot to work? I'd target £2,000 in monthly passive income by investing…

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How quickly could I become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire?

| Alan Oscroft

Does anyone dream of joining the ranks of Britain's Stocks and Shares ISA millionaires? Here's how we might be able…

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Down 36% from 2023’s high, this FTSE 100 stock looks cheap to me

| Mark Tovey

I'm bullish on Fresnillo, the FTSE 100 precious metals miner. The stock looks cheap, giving leveraged exposure to the gold…

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Interest rates at 5%! Is this a rare opportunity to build a lifelong second income?

| John Fieldsend

It’s been 15 years since interest rates were this high. Should I use this rare opportunity to work towards a…

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How the FTSE All-Share index can help investors become ISA millionaires

| Kevin Godbold

The FTSE All-Share index has produced more multi-bagging stocks than America’s stock market and it may continue to outperform.

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Glencore shares 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Stephen Wright

Glencore shares have fallen by 21% over the last 12 months. But Stephen Wright thinks that there’s more to this…

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Turning an empty ISA into a second income of £40k a year!

| Charlie Carman

Earning a second income is a key objective for many stock market investors. Here's how our writer would aim for…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares getting ready to take off?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Rolls-Royce shares have nearly doubled in price! But is there more upward potential left? Or is the engineering giant at…

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1 FTSE 250 stock to try and beat lingering inflation

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The latest inflation figures show the Consumer Price Index at 8.7%. But this FTSE 250 stock keeps on delivering results,…

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How I’d invest £400 in UK shares right now

| James Beard

UK shares appear to be out of favour with investors at the moment. But I think now's the ideal time…

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Why I’d buy dirt cheap shares to capitalise on the stock market recovery

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing money in the cheap shares of market leaders can produce much higher returns in the long run. Zaven Boyrazian…

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What’s next for the FTSE 100 in 2023?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Analyst forecasts project double-digit growth for the FTSE 100 index by May 2024. But can the UK's flagship index live…

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The FTSE 100 may be crashing but investors shouldn’t panic

| James Beard

The performance of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) has disappointed lately. But one person's trash is another's treasure, so it's time…

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Is investing in the stock market still worth it?

| Harshil Patel

It has been a bumpy road for stock market investments. Our writer looks ahead to see what to expect in…

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A once-in-a-decade chance for life-changing returns from a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Kevin Godbold

After a long period of economic uncertainty, valuations for stocks and shares are depressed and it’s a good time to…

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Starting from scratch? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explores three of Warren Buffett’s most valuable tips for building sustainable long-term wealth in the stock market.

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Missed the bull market? Here are 3 shares to look at now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three stocks he likes for the next stage of the bull market. He believes they offer growth…

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