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How I’d invest £5k in this FTSE 100 stock market correction

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The stock market correction is creating interesting opportunities within the UK's flagship index. But not all depressed valuations are bargains.

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With cash yielding 6%, is dividend investing still worth it?

| Stephen Wright

Even with interest rates on cash savings higher than yields on FTSE 100 stocks, Stephen Wright thinks dividend investing is…

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I’d start buying shares using these 5 principles

| Christopher Ruane

Want to start buying shares? Christopher Ruane outlines a handful of things he would take into consideration before venturing into…

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How I’m buying cheap UK shares now and aiming to become a stock market millionaire

| Kevin Godbold

The status of a stock market millionaire really is within the grasp of private investors, even when they're on an…

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A thousand ways to make $1,000 like Warren Buffett

| James Beard

In 1937, Warren Buffett borrowed a book from his local library that changed his life. I think its contents are…

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What are the best UK shares to buy now when aiming for a million?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The best UK shares to buy may be firms with market-leading positions trading at cheap prices. And in the long…

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Forget buy-to-let! Start building to £1m with a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA could be a far more prudent method to build a seven-figure portfolio than…

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How to start building passive income with £25 a week

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Earning a passive income is one of the best ways to achieve financial freedom. Zaven Boyrazian explains how to start…

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With less than £1,000 in savings, here’s how I’d boost my monthly income… and ditch the credit cards

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks earning monthly income through dividends could be a great step towards financial security and fighting the rising…

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This could be a once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy cheap FTSE 100 stocks!

| Royston Wild

Opportunities to buy top FTSE 100 stocks at knock-down prices don’t come around every day. Striking while the iron's hot…

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Watch out! Here are some market crash warnings for UK stocks

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through recent housing data and interest rate speculation that he feels could put a dampener on UK…

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6.5% interest rates? Here’s what it means for Lloyds shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith weighs up the benefit to Lloyds shares of higher rates from net interest income against the risk of…

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Forget buy-to-let! I’m buying UK shares to target a second income

| John Fieldsend

If I wanted a second income, I’d say that buying UK shares is a better option than owning a buy-to-let…

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No savings at 30? Here’s my 3-step plan to earn £2k in passive income a month!

| Charlie Carman

It's never too late to start investing. If I made my first foray into the stock market at 30, here's…

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With the FTSE 100 at its lowest levels of 2023, is now the time to buy UK shares?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks patience is key with the FTSE 100 right now. But with the index at its lowest level…

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Is this cheap defensive FTSE 250 stock a must buy?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor takes a closer look at this FTSE 250 stock. Do its apparent value and defensive traits make it…

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Want to invest like Buffett? Buy Berkshire Hathaway shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how some investors can get exposure to what Buffett is buying and selling simply by holding Berkshire…

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3 reasons why the FTSE 100 is tumbling this week

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up latest events from across the pond, as well as poor UK construction data this morning as…

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No savings? I’d copy these Warren Buffett methods to build wealth

| Charlie Keough

Warren Buffett has amassed a fortune well into the billions from the stock market. Here, this Fool picks out some…

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How is Fundsmith performing in 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last year, Fundsmith lost money for investors. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at how the popular global equity fund is performing…

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I generated a 16% return across my ISA and SIPP in the first half of 2023. Here’s how

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon’s ISA and SIPP produced double-digit gains in the first half of the year, beating the FTSE 100 index…

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How to turn a £20k ISA into a second income of £10k a year!

| Charlie Carman

Earning a large second income from a year of maximum ISA contributions takes time, but here's how I'd aim for…

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How I’d earn a second income with £4.56 per week

| Stephen Wright

With the FTSE 100 6% off its highs, Stephen Wright thinks investing the price of a pint into dividend stocks…

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Are these 2 FTSE 100 stocks among the best shares to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

These two FTSE 100 stocks are making strides to deliver growth, yet their share prices remain depressed. Is this a…

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No savings at 35? I’d use Warren Buffett’s secret sauce to build wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Warren Buffett just revealed his strategy for achieving market-beating returns in the long run and how investors can use his…

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Stocks to buy: is this the ultimate passive income investment?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright is looking for passive income from Realty Income. Its stable dividends put it firmly on his list of…

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Turning £3 a day into a £14,829 yearly second income

| John Fieldsend

With the right investment strategies, £3 a day could lead to a £14,829 yearly second income. Here’s how I’d go…

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£20k to invest? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £100k using Warren Buffett’s strategy

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett has generated extraordinary returns over the long term. Here, Ed Sheldon explains how he’d invest £20k today using…

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Buy in July! 2 FTSE 100 shares for building long-term wealth

| Stephen Wright

Which FTSE 100 shares will be worth more in 10 years than they are today? Stephen Wright sees two that…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA in July for lifelong passive income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright think this could be a great time to build a passive income portfolio in a Stocks and Shares…

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I’d use the stock market recovery to buy dirt cheap shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Buying bargain shares during this stock market recovery could unlock substantial long-term returns for prudent and patient investors.

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My 3 biggest stock market predictions for July

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith details what he's watching out for in the coming month, and why there's still plenty to play for…

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How I’d invest £700 in stocks and shares right now

| Kevin Godbold

A £700 investment now could be the first step towards making a million with shares over a lifetime for savvy…

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Here’s the FTSE 100’s biggest 2023 winner and its biggest loser. Are they worth buying?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers both the top of the FTSE 100 tree and the bottom now that we're halfway through the…

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The best and worst FTSE 100 stocks of 2023… so far

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright looks at the best and the worst of the FTSE 100 this year and asks which is the…

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The best and worst FTSE 250 stocks of 2023 (so far)

| Stephen Wright

At the halfway point of 2023, Stephen Wright looks at what’s been doing well in the FTSE 250… and what…

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Near its Covid-19 lows, this UK stock looks like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

| Stephen Wright

Forterra has best-in-class operations and a share price at pandemic lows. Stephen Wright thinks this UK stock is the bargain…

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Stocks and Shares ISAs tank in 2022? Here’s what I’d do now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Stocks and Shares ISAs of many British growth investors took a big hit in 2022, but what's the best course…

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3 steps to earning £100s in monthly passive income

| Paul Summers

Our writer breaks down how he'd go about earning hundreds of pounds in monthly passive income in only a few…

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3 reasons why the FTSE could be set for a second-half surge

| Alan Oscroft

Despite the global 2023 gloom, the FTSE is actually holding up pretty well. What might it take to turn back…

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