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Why now is the time to open a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright doesn’t expect to pay tax on capital gains or dividends. So why does he think a Stocks and…

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I’d use my first ISA to start investing in cheap shares like this!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains what he would do now using an ISA to buy shares for the first time, based on…

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If a stock market crash is coming, I want to own these two stocks

| Mark Tovey

I think these two stocks could protect me from a market crash. To pick them, I analysed commodity price trends…

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Lloyds shares are the cheapest since December. Time for me to buy?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith says the falling price of Lloyds shares may be appealing, but wonders whether they can rise significantly from…

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7 investing habits that made Warren Buffett a billionaire

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane uses these elements of Warren Buffett's method when choosing shares for his own portfolio. Here's why he thinks…

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3 things this Fool will do in a stock market crash!

| Ben McPoland

Volatility in bank shares has some fearing that a stock market meltdown is on the cards. Here's three things this…

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How to earn passive income from shares for £5 a day

| Alan Oscroft

It doesn't take huge wealth to be able to generate healthy passive income. No, we can do it with modest…

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If I’d invested £1 with Warren Buffett in 1965, here’s what I’d have now

| Alan Oscroft

Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could all invest as well as Warren Buffett? Here's what trusting him with my…

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How to invest £20k in a Stocks & Shares ISA before the deadline

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The 5 April Stocks and Shares ISA deadline is fast approaching but what is the best strategy for investing the…

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Will the stock market recover in 2023?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

An updated forecast indicates the UK stock market might be primed for an impressive recovery in 2023. What should investors…

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1 possible investing route to earning £1,000 monthly passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Earning a £12,000 annual passive income is more attainable than many think. Zaven Boyrazian demonstrates how, and highlights the risks…

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Lloyds shares: a once-in-a-decade opportunity at a P/E ratio below 7?

| Stephen Wright

Shares in Lloyds Banking Group are trading at some of their lowest valuations for a decade. Stephen Wright thinks this…

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How not to lose money on the FTSE 100

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 is falling! Panic! Sell shares! No, don't do any of that. Here's my guide to help investors…

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Better buy: Lloyds vs Greggs shares

| Rogier van de Grift

I hold both in my portfolio currently, but today I am looking to choose which position I might add to…

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2 UK stocks to buy as Japan set to raise rates!

| Mark Tovey

As the Bank of Japan looks set to hike interest rates after 20 years of easy money, I look at…

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Earnings: after a huge free cash flow boost, is the J D Wetherspoon share price a bargain?

| Stephen Wright

Shares in J D Wetherspoon are up 37% since the start of the year. But is the share price still…

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These 10 investments turned Stocks and Shares ISA investors into millionaires, so should I buy them all?

| John Maslen

John Maslen assesses the top shares favoured by Stocks and Shares ISA millionaires while reviewing his portfolio before the ISA…

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Is it possible to be a Stocks & Shares ISA millionaire in this market?

| Jon Smith

The FTSE 100 might be flat over the past year, but Jon Smith explains why he can still reach his…

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6 investing lessons from the failures of Credit Suisse and Silicon Valley Bank

| Cliff D'Arcy

Markets are reeling after the failures of three mid-sized US banks and Swiss giant Credit Suisse. But investors can learn…

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How I’d use £4 a day to earn passive income for life

| John Fieldsend

If I wanted a lifelong ‘set and forget’ passive income, I think the best way is to earn from stocks.…

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These FTSE 100 stocks are down >20% in the past month. Time to buy?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith carefully sifts through three FTSE 100 stocks that have experienced large drawdowns over the past month for various…

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Is inflation good for these 2 FTSE 100 stocks?

| James Beard

It's widely believed that inflation is bad for the economy. But our writer thinks these two FTSE 100 stocks will…

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When will UK bank shares recover?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks that it will take time for UK bank shares to recover as confidence returns. But why does…

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn passive income for life

| John Fieldsend

If I had a £20,000 sum to invest, I think a Stocks and Shares ISA is a far better option…

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How could I become the next Warren Buffett?

| Gordon

There are many ways to succeed in the market, but investing legend Warren Buffett has been doing so for six…

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With inflation falling to 2.9%, I’m using the Warren Buffett method to buy shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Inflation is predicted to plunge in 2023, but how can investors use Warren Buffett’s investment strategy to capitalise on this…

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9.64%! The reason why I plan to keep investing in UK stocks

| Royston Wild

Forget about savings accounts! I think investing in UK stocks remains the best way for me to create impressive and…

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How to earn passive income in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Stephen Wright

Passive income can come from dividends or share buybacks. Stephen Wright explains why a Stocks and Shares ISA can help…

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Start earning passive income with just £100 a month

| Charlie Carman

Building lifelong passive income from the stock market takes time, but it can be done with a little spare change…

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Is it too early to find cheap shares to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Fears of a stock market crash are flooding headlines. But investors waiting for a downturn could miss out on some…

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2 UK stocks to buy for the next bull market

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright sees opportunities in cyclical businesses with good long-term prospects. Two UK stocks in particular stand out to him.

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Barclays shares in 2020, here’s how much I’d have now

| Stephen Wright

Barclays shareholders have done well over the last few years. But is the recent fall in the share price another…

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5 top tips for surviving a stock market crash

| Alan Oscroft

What's the best way to handle a stock market crash in 2023? Thanks to the internet, there's no shortage of…

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Is it safe to buy UK bank shares?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks investors can’t count on regulators, governments, or central banks when thinking about whether or not to buy…

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4 top stocks to buy before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The 5 April Stocks and Shares ISA deadline is only a few weeks away, but what are the best stocks…

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How to avoid losing money in a bear market

| Stephen Wright

Bear markets can be challenging for investors. But Stephen Wright has a plan to avoid investing losses when the stock…

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Why has the stock market dropped and when will it recover?

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett has been using the decline in the stock market to buy shares. Stephen Wright looks at the risks…

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How would Warren Buffett handle a 2023 stock market crash?

| Alan Oscroft

The last time we had a FTSE 100 crash, investors dumped their shares and ran for the hills. Warren Buffett…

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The FTSE 100: should I catch a falling knife?

| James J. McCombie

Should I panic and run for the hills when a market like the FTSE 100 is falling? Or should I…

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1 UK stock to buy and one to avoid as the FTSE falls

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith looks past the sea of red in the stock market this week and focuses on a UK stock…

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