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Here’s how an investor could aim for an ISA that generates £10,000 each month

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for passive income, but the period in which we grow our investments can take time. Dr…

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1 stock market strategy to target the next millionaire-maker like Nvidia

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains how he's using valuable company communications to try and find big stock market winners for his portfolio.

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Here’s the reason my 1-year old has a SIPP

| Dr. James Fox

Many Britons have turned to SIPPs — Self-Invested Personal Pensions — to boost their retirement income. Dr James Fox says…

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3 investment trusts to consider in 2025 for growth and passive income!

| Royston Wild

Investors searching for ways to build a diversified portfolio may want to consider these UK investment trusts, says Royston Wild.

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Here’s how £300 could set a stock market beginner on the path to riches in 2025!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane digs into some practical details to explain how someone could start investing in the stock market with just…

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£20,000 in an ISA? Here’s how an investor could target £550 of passive income a month

| Ben McPoland

This writer shows how a respectable passive income stream can accumulate from pretty modest beginnings inside a Stocks and Shares…

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Here’s how much an investor would need to earn £1,164 of monthly passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith details how owning a portfolio with a mix of growth and dividend shares can be the perfect recipe…

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Here’s how I’m trying to build up my ISA to earn £5,000 in passive income each month

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons use their Stocks and Shares ISAs to build wealth and eventually draw a tax-free passive income. Dr…

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3 FTSE 250 shares to consider for a brand new Stocks & Shares ISA!

| Royston Wild

Looking to build a five-star Stocks and Shares ISA? A mix of FTSE 250 shares like these is worth serious…

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Here’s how a new investor could start buying shares with £50 a week

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer draws on his stock market experience to explain how a first-time investor could start buying shares on a…

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Here’s how a stock market novice could start investing with under £1,000

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explores some potential pros and cons of investing on a limited budget -- and explains how someone could…

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Here’s how Warren Buffett’s No.1 lesson can help investors as they try to turn £1 into £1m

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett's a billionaire investor, but his teachings might help even the most novice of investors become a millionaire through…

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I asked ChatGPT to rate my FTSE 100 stocks and here’s what it said

| Dr. James Fox

ChatGPT wasn’t entirely supportive of my FTSE 100 holdings, but it shared some of my optimism. However, I wouldn’t recommend…

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2 top ETFs to consider for kickstarting an Individual Savings Account (ISA)!

| Royston Wild

Looking for a simple and effective way to start your investing journey? Here two great ETFs for Individual Savings Account…

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Should I prepare for a stock market crash in 2025?

| Dr. James Fox

Many investors fear a market crash, but the omens look pretty good for 2025. Dr James Fox explains his positioning…

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Here’s how much an investor would need in an ISA to earn £3,000 of passive income monthly

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons could retire early or secure additional income in later life by considering some simple steps to generate…

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3 things I think could cause a UK stock market crash before the summer

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains that although he isn't expecting a stock market crash today, there are a few reasons why he's…

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This billionaire is copying Warren Buffett. Should I do the same?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews fresh news about how an investment billionaire is imitating Warren Buffett as he goes after an interesting…

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Here’s how a stock market beginner could get going in 2025 with £260!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how a stock market novice could start buying shares for the first time this year with just…

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The only FTSE 100 shares I own at the start of 2025

| Ben McPoland

This writer currently owns 14 different FTSE 100 shares in his portfolio. Here's a quick look at what they are…

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How much would an investor need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn £2,000 a month in passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

UK residents can use a Stocks and Shares ISA to build tax-free income. Dr James Fox details a stock that…

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If a 30-year-old put £150 a week in S&P 500 shares, here’s what they could have by retirement

| Ben McPoland

A regular investment in the S&P 500 index could help a 30-year-old build a massive multi-million pound portfolio. Ben McPoland…

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Have Tesco shares had their best days already?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why Tesco shares have reached decade-high levels but gives some reasons why the party might be over...…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I plan to hold until 2050!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best FTSE 100 stocks to think about buying and holding for the long haul? Here are three…

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1 key stock market indicator to watch this week

| Stephen Wright

The US Index of Consumer Sentiment is a key leading stock market indicator. And UK investors might want to pay…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how it could pave the way to a £50,000 second income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer shows how it is perfectly possible to build a very attractive second income investing regularly in the stock…

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Warren Buffett says make passive income while sleeping! Here’s my plan to do so

| Ben McPoland

Billionaire Warren Buffett has said many wise things over the past half a century, including a thing or two about…

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No savings at 40? How £10 a day could grow into £8,273 of passive income a year!

| Ben McPoland

This writer reckons it's entirely realistic for an investor to save a tenner a day to aim for an attractive…

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Here’s what the crazy moves in the bond market could mean for UK shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains what rising UK Government bond yields signify for investors and talks about what could happen for UK…

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Why it’s hard to build wealth with a Cash ISA (and some other options to explore)

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Britons continue to direct money towards Cash ISAs. History shows that this isn't the best way to build wealth over…

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Here are the official 2024 returns for the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 (including dividends)

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Footsie did quite well in 2024, returning almost 10%. But the mid-cap FTSE 250 index generated lower returns, hurt…

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I asked Anthropic’s Claude for the best FTSE 100 stock to buy right now. I’m impressed with what it said

| Stephen Wright

Can artificial intelligence identify the best FTSE 100 stock to buy right now? Stephen Wright tried it out – and…

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5 investment trusts to consider for a new 2025 ISA

| Alan Oscroft

The biggest challenge when starting an ISA is choosing which stocks to buy. Investment trusts can make it a whole…

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If a 30-year-old put £100 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA, here’s what they could retire on

| Paul Summers

Nothing saved for retirement? Don't panic. Our writer explains how regularly investing via a Stocks and Shares ISA could generate…

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1 New Year’s resolution for ISA investors

| Dr. James Fox

With the US stock market getting a little hot and with limited momentum among UK-listed stocks, our Foolish writer highlights…

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9,400 points? Here’s what one bank’s forecasting for the FTSE 100 stock market

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through some of the forecasts for the stock market in the year ahead, as well as pointing…

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£2k in savings? Consider this investment strategy for lifelong passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us want to earn a passive income one day, but many of us simply aren’t employing the right…

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2 New Year resolutions for ISA investors to consider!

| Royston Wild

Looking to put the fizz back into ISA investing? These top tips could help turbocharge the returns UK investors make…

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Here’s how a stock market beginner could get going in 2025 with a spare £300!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers some approaches and principles he thinks might help someone with a few hundred pounds spare to start…

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Can the FTSE 100 index hit 10,000 in 2025?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 hit an all-time high of 8,475 in the first half of 2024. Could the British stock market…

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