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“The biggest lesson I’ve learned from the stock market in 2024 has been…”

| The Motley Fool Staff

Stock-market investing is subject to ups and downs (but, historically, ups overall!) What are you taking away from this year?

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Just released: December’s 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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Just released: December’s lower-risk, higher-yield Share Advisor recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Ice ideas will usually offer a steadier flow of income and is likely to be a slower-moving but more stable…

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Just released: our 3 top small-cap stocks to consider buying in December [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Small-cap shares tend to be more volatile than larger companies, so we suggest investors should look to build up a…

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Recently released: our 3 top income-focused stocks to consider buying in December [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

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Just released: December’s higher-risk, high-reward stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Fire ideas will tend to be more adventurous and are designed for investors who can stomach a bit more volatility.

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Recently released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to consider buying in December [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Highlighting some of our past recommendations we think are of particular interest today, due to a combination of business performance…

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Best British value stocks to consider buying in December

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal their top value shares, including one 'Fire' and one 'Ice' recommendation...

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Retirement saving: how to accumulate £1 million starting at 40

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Have no retirement savings at 40? It's still possible to retire with a million, says Edward Sheldon.

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Want to retire with £1 million? This is where I’d invest right now

| Peter Stephens

Investing in mid-cap shares could make it easier to generate £1m by retirement, in my opinion.

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3 steps you could take to boost your retirement income

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at three steps you can take to boost your savings and build a retirement fund.

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How I’d invest for retirement today

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how I’d plan to obtain financial freedom in older age.

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Do you know what age you will be able to claim the State Pension?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why so many millions of Britons are setting themselves up for a fall come retirement.

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How you can double your State Pension and retire comfortably with just £10 a week

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains how you could retire on nearly £30,000 a year by investing just £10 a week over the…

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Is buy-to-let the WORST way to boost your retirement income as the State Pension age rises?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he's avoiding buy-to-let when it comes to retirement saving.

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No retirement savings at 60? Here’s what I’d do

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Having no retirement savings or pension at 60 is not ideal. But it's also not the end of the world…

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Is the FTSE 250 the best way to improve your retirement income as the State Pension age rises?

| Peter Stephens

Could the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) help you to enjoy financial freedom in retirement despite a rising State Pension age?

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Is a cash ISA the WORST way to boost your retirement income as the State Pension age rises?

| Peter Stephens

Could a Cash ISA hinder your retirement plans as changes are made to the State Pension?

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Here’s how much you need to save for retirement by 40, 50 and 60

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Working out how money to have saved for retirement by certain ages is not straightforward, explains Edward Sheldon.

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Here’s a Footsie ISA investment strategy that could lead you to a happy retirement

| Alan Oscroft

Are you scared of the ups and downs of share prices? Your simple Footsie ISA investment strategy should welcome them.

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You could double your State Pension with a cup of upmarket coffee a day

| Rupert Hargreaves

By putting aside £3.50 a day, the price of just one upmarket coffee, you could potentially boost your income in…

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Scared of stock-picking? These four steps can still allow you to retire wealthy

| Paul Summers

Don't let the recent market meltdown stop you from investing. This simple approach could still turbocharge your wealth.

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Why you should stop worrying about the State Pension and consider these two investment trusts instead

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones looks at two of the most popular investment trusts in the country, but also warns about getting too…

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3 things you must do now to retire as early as you can

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has a three-point plan that might just give you the freedom to retire when it suits you.

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Retire wealthy: why the Rolls-Royce share price could smash the FTSE 100

| Peter Stephens

Rolls-Royce Holding plc (LON: RR) appears to have a low valuation which could help it to outperform the FTSE 100…

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Planning to retire early? Think again!

| Jack Tang

Is early retirement as good as it sounds? First, consider the dangers of quitting prematurely!

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3 things you can do to get ahead of the State Pension

| Alan Oscroft

Even if you think you're running out of time before you hit pension age, it's never too late to start…

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3 stocks that could be perfect for retirees

| Paul Summers

Wanting to supplement the State Pension? These dull, dividend-paying stocks could be the solution.

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The State Pension: are you eligible for it?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at three reasons you may not be eligible for full State Pension payouts, and two ideas if…

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Retire wealthy: Cash ISA vs stocks and shares ISA

| Jack Tang

How to decide between a cash ISA or a stocks and shares ISA? Consider the risk-return trade-off, your investment goals,…

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Don’t rely on the State Pension. These dependable dividend stocks should help you retire in comfort

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out two stocks he'd buy to supplement the meagre state payout.

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Lifetime ISA vs SIPP: Which is the best account for retirement?

| Rupert Hargreaves

LISAs and SIPPs both have their advantages, but there are some key differences between these two products.

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Want to earn DOUBLE the State Pension payout in retirement? Here’s how

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Concerned that the State Pension payout is low? Here's how to boost your retirement income.

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These 10 pension facts could help you plan a happy and wealthy retirement

| Harvey Jones

Knowledge is power and these 10 facts could make the difference between retiring in comfort or in poverty, says Harvey…

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Want to retire wealthy? Stop making this one investment mistake

| Rupert Hargreaves

Are you making this one critical mistake that could be holding back your retirement plans?

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks that could help fund your retirement

| Jack Tang

Consider these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stocks for long-term income.

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Here’s how to avoid the pension poverty trap

| Alan Oscroft

Do you fear being poor in your old age? Here are a few thoughts on how you can avoid pension…

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How to crush your dream of retiring as a millionaire… in 3 easy steps

| Paul Summers

Building a portfolio worth seven figures will be a lot more challenging if you make these mistakes.

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Doing this could boost your pension income by £15,000 a year

| Harvey Jones

Start saving now and you might be surprised to discover how much wealth you could build, says Harvey Jones.

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Retirement saving: SIPP or Lifetime ISA?

| Paul Summers

Investing for retirement is always a great idea but which product is the best?

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The State Pension: all your questions answered here

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

How much is the State Pension? Are you eligible? How do you claim it? Here's a look at how the…

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A Stocks & Shares ISA and Self-Invested Personal Pension could help you quit your job

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones looks at how you can make saving for the future a lot less taxing.

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The top 5 mistakes Britons make when saving for retirement

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

British adults make plenty of mistakes when saving for retirement but it doesn't take much to get back on the…

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Why the new State Pension could derail your retirement plans

| Rupert Hargreaves

If you're planning to retire on the State Pension you need to read this first before it is too late.

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2 MORE reasons why you might not ever be able to retire

| Royston Wild

If you're looking forward to a golden retirement then please, please avoid making these silly investing mistakes.

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These 5% dividend yielders could turbocharge your retirement income

| Jack Tang

Looking for reliable dividends to retire on? Consider these 5% dividend yielders to turbocharge your retirement income.

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Here’s how you can avoid living on a State Pension of just £23 a day

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says the following funds could spare you the grisly fate of scraping by on the state pension when…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks that could help secure a comfortable retirement

| Paul Summers

Want to build a decent nest egg without needing to watch the markets on a daily basis? These look like…

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