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How I’d invest a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA to build a £500k savings pot

| Harshil Patel

Picking high-quality shares could supersize a Stocks and Shares ISA. Our writer explores what it might take to reach this…

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A cheap FTSE 250 share I’d love to own forever!

| Royston Wild

This brilliant FTSE 350 stock's currently on sale! Here's why Royston Wild thinks it's a brilliant buy to consider for…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’ll avoid like the plague in April!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 stocks have been firm favourites with UK and foreign investors for years. But our writer thinks they…

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Best British stocks to consider buying in April

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their ‘best of British’ stocks to buy this month, including one 'Fire' and one…

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Buying 3,027 National Grid shares now would give me a second income of £150 a month

| Kevin Godbold

Dividends from UK defensive stocks offer a generous second income right now and National Grid looks more appealing than most.

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My simple £10-a-day passive income plan

| Ben McPoland

This writer sets out a realistic and achievable plan to turn a modest sum of money into a life-enhancing passive…

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Dividend yields above 8%! Which of these cheap FTSE 100 shares should I buy?

| Kevin Godbold

These dividend shares offer some of the largest yields on the UK market. But are they sustainable for long-term passive…

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I’d tuck money away before the ISA deadline to buy shares like this in future!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane would consider putting money away before the imminent ISA deadline even without investing it yet. Here's his rationale.

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ISA millionaires think the share price makes BP a buy. Are they right?

| Alan Oscroft

A few years ago, most investors seemed to think the BP share price was heading for the floor. And they've…

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Which is better for our wealth, the BT or Vodafone share price?

| Alan Oscroft

The BT Group share price has moved neck-and-neck with Vodafone in the past five years. But which might make more…

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With £10,000 to invest in April, I’d buy 70 shares in this Warren Buffett stock

| Stephen Wright

According to Warren Buffett, Apple is a better business than any Berkshire Hathaway owns. Stephen Wright sees an opportunity with…

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If I’d put £10k into Marks & Spencer shares in October 2022, here’s what I’d have now

| Alan Oscroft

It took a long time for the Marks & Spencer recovery to happen, but the shares have soared in the…

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6.75% yield! This UK REIT is my top passive income stock for April

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright is looking at the real estate sector for passive income in April. And a stock with a strong…

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3 of the best FTSE 100 stocks for investors to consider buying in April

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE 100 has some strong businesses that could offer great long-term returns for investors who might…

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I think these 3 cheap FTSE 250 stocks could start climbing in April

| Alan Oscroft

If 2024 is the year the FTSE 250 storms ahead, can these three stocks lead the way? There's news from…

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Don’t make these last-minute Stocks and Shares ISA mistakes!

| Alan Oscroft

The Stocks and Shares ISA deadline is almost upon us again. Hands up all those who haven't got round to…

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1 tech growth stock that could soar (and Wall Street is sleeping on it!)

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights one US growth stock whose potential over the long term may well be underestimated by the market…

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Here’s why I think Lloyds shares are about to turn a corner

| Charlie Keough

Lloyds shares have been one of the Footsie's biggest underperformers in recent times. But this Fool thinks now could be…

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7.9% and 8.5% dividend yields! 2 of my top passive income stocks to consider buying in April

| Royston Wild

These dirt-cheap shares could be excellent buys for investors seeking a market-beating passive income. Give me a few minutes to…

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5 oversold FTSE stocks to consider buying

| The Motley Fool Staff

Should investors buy shares in any of these stocks, despite being unloved by the market?

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Do Rolls-Royce shares still offer value for money? Here’s what the charts say!

| Royston Wild

Rolls-Royce's share price remains the FTSE 100's star performer. But is it now too expensive? Royston Wild looks closely at…

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How I’d put £3 a day in an ISA to target a passive income of £200+ per month

| Christopher Ruane

By putting just a few pounds a day into an ISA and buying dividend shares, our writer thinks he could…

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Here’s why I’d start buying shares with a spare £350 this Easter!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he would seize the moment if he wanted to start buying shares for the first time,…

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This FTSE 250 firm aims to conquer America! I’d consider the stock now

| Kevin Godbold

With a chunky dividend yield and exciting expansion prospects, this FTSE 250 company is powering ahead on a wave of…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’m eyeing for April

| Charlie Keough

This Fool has targeted these two cheap FTSE 100 stocks as shrewd buys in April. Here, he explains why he…

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5 things Warren Buffett looks for when buying shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains a handful of techniques employed by Warren Buffett when finding shares to buy that he hopes could…

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Here’s how many Tesco shares I’d need for a £1,000 yearly second income

| Ben McPoland

This investor takes a look at how much he'd need to invest in Tesco stock to aim for a four-digit…

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Recently released: our latest small-cap stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

We believe the UK small-cap market offers a myriad of opportunities across a wide range of different businesses and industries.

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Here’s why I think the Vodafone share price could double in five years

| Alan Oscroft

The Vodafone share price has lost half its value in the past five years. I think it might be on…

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Here’s how I’d turn £10,000 of savings into £19,794 a year of passive income

| Charlie Keough

This Fool plans to start generating passive income for his retirement today. With a £10,000 lump sum, here's how he'd…

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This company tops my Stocks and Shares ISA shopping list!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer identifies a well-known FTSE 100 firm with an 8% dividend yield he’s been eyeing as an addition for…

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At 50p, are Lloyds shares still undervalued?

| Stephen Wright

Lloyds shares are up 13% over the last month. But Stephen Wright thinks the bank’s returns on equity mean it…

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1 unstoppable FTSE 100 stock to consider buying before 5 April

| Stephen Wright

As its latest acquisition takes the stock to an all-time high, Stephen Wright thinks investors should seriously consider buying Diploma…

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Dividend investors should consider buying shares in this FTSE 100 housebuilder

| Stephen Wright

With interest rates set to fall, could shares in Taylor Wimpey be a lucrative choice for dividend investors seeking long-term…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks to consider buying in April

| Alan Oscroft

I'm after dividend stocks for my Stocks and Shares ISA. These three are on my radar, and there's a fourth…

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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I’d invest my first £1,000 in these cheap UK shares today!

| Ben McPoland

This writer highlights some cheap UK shares that he would consider buying if he had a grand to invest in…

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No savings in the bank? Here’s how I’d aim for £10k annual passive income as quick as I can

| Alan Oscroft

The sooner we start investing for passive income the better, but what if we've already left it a bit late?…

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Up 43% so far in 2024! Can Rolls-Royce shares have another FTSE 100-topping year?

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares, up 1,000% in four years, have started 2024 with a bang. Our writer digs into the numbers and…

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Dividend yields up to 10.1%! Which of these cheap FTSE 250 stocks should I buy?

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 250's packed with exceptional bargains today. But which of these shares would be the better selection for market-beating…

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I’d buy these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares (and this trust) to target a £1,130 second income

| Royston Wild

These UK blue-chip shares offer market-shattering dividend yields above 7%! Here's why I'd buy them to build a long-term second…

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