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How I’d invest £20,000 in an ISA for a 7%+ dividend yield

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

High-yield dividend shares can provide lucrative passive income streams, but they come with risks and considerations investors must take into…

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No savings in 2023? I’d follow Warren Buffett’s advice to start building wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing legend Warren Buffett built a multi-billion-dollar empire by following some simple rules. Here's his advice for investors trying to…

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£20k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £100k

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains how he’d aim to turn a savings pot lump sum into a much larger amount by investing…

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How much do I need to invest in the FTSE 100 to quit work and live on passive income?

| Charlie Carman

The FTSE 100 index is full of dividend stocks, but how much would our writer need to invest in the…

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Drip-feed £500 a month into UK shares using an ISA to aim for a stylish retirement

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

I think buying UK shares right now in an ISA is a superb way to build a larger pension fund…

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How to invest £350 a month in shares to aim for a £39,200 lifetime passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing consistently in high-quality UK shares can lead to a five-figure passive income in the long run. Zaven Boyrazian explains…

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Is it time to buy the FTSE 100’s 3 biggest flops of 2023?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at the worst performers over the past six months in the FTSE 100 and wonders…

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New potential FTSE 100 share listing scrapped! But does it really matter?

| Ben McPoland

WE Soda has scrapped its plans for an IPO, depriving London of a possible new FTSE 100 share. Here's why…

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3 big mistakes Stocks and Shares ISA investors make

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

By avoiding these three simple mistakes, investors can potentially generate higher long-term returns in their Stocks and Shares ISAs.

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Does Vodafone’s merger with Three make the stock a buy?

| Stephen Wright

Is news of a merger with Three UK the start of a turnaround for the Vodafone share price? Stephen Wright…

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How I’d go from zero to £1,000 in monthly second income starting today

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith starts from zero and explains how he'd go about building a second income with some of his favourite…

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Forget Tesla! I’d rather own this FTSE 100 stock for the next 10 years

| Stephen Wright

Even if Elon Musk’s car company is on its way to $300, Stephen Wright thinks investors should prefer this FTSE…

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Turning a £20k ISA into a £13,999 yearly second income

| John Fieldsend

As a UK resident, being able to take advantage of tax-free ISA accounts makes it easy to build towards a…

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£50k of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into passive income of £10k a year 

| Harvey Jones

Investing in shares is a brilliant way of building a passive income for retirement. Just look how much a £50,000…

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Why should I buy FTSE 100 stocks when savings rates are so high?

| Royston Wild

The rates on savings accounts continue to rise. Yet I believe that using my money to buy FTSE 100 stocks…

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2 FTSE 100 shares for investors to buy in uncertain times!

| Royston Wild

I think these FTSE 100 shares are perfect safe-haven picks for this period of macroeconomic and geopolitical instability.

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At £1.50 are Rolls-Royce shares a bargain?

| Stephen Wright

With the current share price implying a market cap of £12.6bn, Stephen Wright looks at whether Rolls-Royce shares are cheap…

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How to invest a £1,000 lump sum in the best shares to buy now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian discusses where the best shares to buy now are likely to reside and what investing strategies to use…

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3 market-moving events to watch out for in the FTSE 100 this week

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through some of the key events that could impact FTSE 100 stocks this week, including a central…

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If I’d Invested £1,000 in Rolls-Royce shares in 2018, here’s what I’d have now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Rolls-Royce shares have surged more than 60% in the last six months. But does this comeback undo the last five…

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Forget the S&P 500! I’d buy FTSE 100 stocks for a second income

| Charlie Carman

If earning a second income from dividend investing is a priority, I think unloved FTSE 100 shares deserve more attention…

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£50k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £250k

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains how he’d aim to turn £50k savings into a much larger sum by investing the money in…

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Could I become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire?

| James Beard

The secret to creating a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA is to learn from those who've already done it. I…

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I’m using the AI hype to boost my passive income

| Stephen Wright

With AI dominating the stock market headlines, Stephen Wright sees an opportunity to buy dividend shares and boost his passive…

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Is now the right time to buy Tesco shares?

| Stephen Wright

Recent data shows consumers embracing loyalty schemes and the company holding its own against the discounters. Is it time to…

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How to Invest £650 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA aiming for £1m

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing consistently in cheap, top-quality companies each month can yield a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA in the long run.…

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Is it too late to find cheap shares in this stock market recovery?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

I think it’s still possible to find high-quality, cheap shares in the stock market today that could pave the way…

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I’m following these 3 Warren Buffett rules to become a millionaire

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith focuses on Warren Buffett's advice on points ranging from limiting the risk taken to avoiding overtrading on stocks.

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With no savings at 30, I’d use Warren Buffett’s 3 tips to build wealth

| John Fieldsend

Warren Buffett made billions using his simple, easy-to-follow investing tips. These three can help build wealth even starting with no…

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What’s going on with the Croda International share price?

| Stephen Wright

The Croda International share price is down after a profits warning this morning. Stephen Wright sees a buying opportunity in…

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2 fallen angels at 52-week lows to buy in a Stocks & Shares ISA

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through two stocks that have fallen to lows and explains why he feels they could do well…

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I’d invest £12k a year into a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a £1m portfolio

| Harvey Jones

The Stocks and Shares ISA offers a brilliant opportunity to build long-term wealth free of tax. It's even possible to…

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Here’s how I learn from the best and invest like Warren Buffett!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains some of the best lessons she has learnt and how she has applied them by following investing…

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Forget AI! Here’s where to find the best shares to buy now

| Stephen Wright

Investing in AI is expensive and complicated. Stephen Wright thinks it’s better to look for shares to buy in industries…

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No savings at 30? Here’s my 5-step plan to target £30k a year in passive income

| Charlie Carman

Passive income is the key to a successful retirement plan. If I started investing in my thirties, here's how I'd…

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At 45p, I think the Lloyds share price is worth putting the bucket out for

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett says investors shouldn’t hold back on great opportunities. Stephen Wright thinks the Lloyds share price is a chance…

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When will the FTSE 100 get back to 8,000?

| Stephen Wright

With the FTSE 100 down from its high, Stephen Wright thinks this could be a good time to buy UK…

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2 UK shares I’d buy for a prolonged economic downturn!

| Royston Wild

Many UK shares could struggle as Britain's economy flails. But I think these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks can…

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At 52-week lows, is it time to buy Diageo shares?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why Diageo shares have underperformed recently but argues that now could be a good time to consider…

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Are Diageo shares attractively priced?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane would happily own Diageo shares. But is he ready to dip into his pockets today to buy stock…

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