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If I invest £10,000 in Legal & General shares, how much passive income would I receive?

| Mark David Hartley

Shares of FTSE 100 insurance giant Legal & General have an attractive 9% dividend yield. Here’s why it's my choice…

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Is this dividend stock a no-brainer to boost passive income?

| Gordon

Plenty of dividend stocks look appealing to those seeking passive income, but I think it's worth taking a closer look…

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My 2 favourite FTSE 100 shares plunged 5% and 7% on Friday – time to buy?

| Harvey Jones

As markets wobble, Harvey Jones is tempted to buy two FTSE 100 dividend growth stars: Ashtead Group and Intermediate Capital…

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Down 48%, is the Reckitt share price a FTSE 100 bargain?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Reckitt share price has fallen by nearly 50% recently. Could there be a big opportunity here for long-term value…

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£25,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d look to earn a second income from the UK property market

| Stephen Wright

Higher interest rates made being a buy-to-let landlord difficult. But the UK housing market could still be a great place…

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I’m backing the Unilever share price to go on a long bull run

| Harvey Jones

The Unilever share price defied last week's recent sell-off and Harvey Jones reckons it has bags of potential over the…

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2 reasons why I’m eyeing the Aviva share price

| Charlie Keough

With its share price sitting at 484.5p, this Fool likes the look of Aviva. Here he gives two reasons why…

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Down 20% in a day, is this FTSE 250 stock a golden opportunity?

| Stephen Wright

Shares in FTSE 250 airline Wizz Air just plunged as engine issues crushed profits. But this looks like a short-term…

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If I’d invested £10k in my SIPP 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Here’s how much money 10 years of SIPP investing could have made and why picking individual stocks might be the…

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How I’d invest £10k in this stock market rally

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The stock market’s on a rampage, rising by double digits since October. Here’s how to capitalise on this momentum while…

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I’d invest £500 a month in an ISA, and aim for a passive income worth £52,000

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for a passive income. Our writer outlines his strategy and highlights one potentially shrewd investment for…

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With nothing in the bank, I’d use Warren Buffett’s strategy to build wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Warren Buffett built his multi-billion-dollar fortune after turning 50. Here’s how investors with no savings can strive to follow in…

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How to target a £45,210 second income starting with an empty ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Here’s how British investors can aim to unlock a massive five-figure second income by leveraging the power of a brand-new…

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Here’s how to invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA for an 8% dividend yield

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This is how to build an 8%-yielding Stocks and Shares ISA that lasts for the long term. Zaven Boyrazian shares…

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Down 43% over 5 years, this FTSE 100 stock could skyrocket

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 100 stock is yet to return to its pre-pandemic levels. However, our writer believes this stock could reward…

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Two 6.3%+ yielding dividend shares I’d buy in an ISA this August

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild believes these FTSE 100 and AIM shares could provide ISA investors with a large passive income for years…

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My 2 favourite, cheap FTSE 250 stocks this August!

| Royston Wild

Many FTSE 250 stocks remain 'on sale' despite broader gains across the index. Here are two Royston Wild thinks could…

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3 of my favourite, cheap, high-yield dividend stocks this August!

| Royston Wild

Looking for high-yield shares for passive income? Here are three Royston Wild thinks are cheap and worthy of further research.

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Forget Tesla stock, I’m watching this growth giant instead

| Gordon

Plenty of investors have had their eyes on Tesla stock, but I think there are many other great opportunities out…

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Down 26% this year, is this growth stock now in bargain territory?

| Christopher Ruane

After a bruising few months for this growth stock, its chief executive bought shares in recent months. Does the investment…

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I’d buy these 2 shares to target bulky passive income

| Charlie Keough

With 6% dividend yields, this Fool thinks these two FTSE 100 shares could provide a great source of passive income.

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett and buying bargain blue-chips like this!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he’s been putting the wisdom of billionaire investor Warren Buffett into action in the UK stock…

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If I had £3,000 and was new to the stock market, I’d buy these 2 shares

| Charlie Keough

If this Fool had some cash tucked away and was just starting out in the stock market, here are businesses…

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2 undervalued gems worth considering for a Stocks and Shares ISA in August

| Mark David Hartley

Summer has brought new dynamics to the market so now may be a good time to inject fresh life into…

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2 shares for setting up big passive income streams after 50

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains the approach he would take if he wanted to set up passive income streams despite no longer…

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FTSE shares: 1 I love and 1 I’m avoiding

| Charlie Keough

This Fool takes a closer look at two FTSE shares on which he has widely varying views. One's a miniature…

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Here’s how many Lloyds shares I’d need to earn £1,000 a month passive income

| Alan Oscroft

Lloyds shares, good dividend yield, passive income, long-term horizon. Here's how that combination could build me some wealth.

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Why Greggs shares could climb much higher over the next 10 years

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Greggs shares have been a phenomenal investment over the last decade. Edward Sheldon believes they have the potential to continue…

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Dividend Shares

2 stocks yielding 8%+ that are brimming with second income potential

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines two FTSE dividend shares that he believes could offer him strong second income, including one with monthly…

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Why the NatWest share price climbed 17% in July

| Stephen Wright

The NatWest share price isn’t showing signs of slowing down after an outstanding 12 months. Is it too late to…

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2 quality income shares that are on sale right now

| Stephen Wright

Buying quality shares at discount prices is the way to generate a lasting passive income. So where are the opportunities…

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Is Rolls-Royce now one of the best dividend shares to buy?

| Stephen Wright

The FTSE 100 has a wealth of options for dividend investors looking for shares to buy. But is the 'newest'…

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Could investing £10k in this FTSE stock really earn me a £1,631 passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The shares of this FTSE enterprise currently pay the highest yield among the 350 largest UK businesses. Are these dividends…

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Is ITM Power the best near-penny stock to buy in August?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Shares of ITM Power have been as volatile as penny stocks, but is the green hydrogen business finally getting back…

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No savings at 40? I’d buy cheap UK shares to retire richer

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Buying cheap UK shares can have a profound impact on long-term wealth, even when starting later in life. Zaven Boyrazian…

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£9k in savings? Here’s how to target at least £980 in passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains how he’d instantly unlock hundreds of pounds in passive income in 2024 by investing in top-notch, long-term…

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2 high-dividend ETFs to consider for passive income in August!

| Royston Wild

Investing in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) can provide healthy returns while at the same time reducing risk. Here are two…

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£10,000 stashed away? Here’s how I’d use it to target a £4,135-a-month passive income

| Ben McPoland

This Fool highlights a growth stock that he believes can help a portfolio grow to the point where it generates…

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Down 27% in 6 months! Is this battered FTSE stock one of the best shares to buy today?

| Royston Wild

This FTSE share has plummeted in the space of several months. Could it be the best bargain-hunting opportunity of the…

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Down 10%+ in 6 months, I expect these FTSE 100 shares to rebound sharply!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 stocks have slumped in value for different reasons. But the one thing that connects them is the…

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