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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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How I’d use the Warren Buffett method to generate passive income for life

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer uses wisdom from the 'Sage of Omaha' when trying to grow his own passive income streams. Here's how…

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As the Netflix share price keeps falling, I’m buying

| Christopher Ruane

The Netflix share price has crashed to a 12-month low. Here is why our writer has been buying the shares…

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How I’d start building a Stocks and Shares ISA in my 30s with £1,500

| Christopher Ruane

New research shows many people start retirement planning in their thirties. Here is how our writer would do that by…

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The NIO share price is down 59%. Should I make a move?

| Christopher Ruane

After the NIO share price shed almost 60% of its value in 12 months, our writer looks for a buying…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy now for a 7% yield

| Christopher Ruane

Searching for dividend shares to buy today for his portfolio, our writer explains why he would consider these two FTSE…

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How I’d build passive income streams with £35 a week

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has a plan to set up some passive income streams -- for just £5 a day. Here's how…

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How I’d use a stock market correction to retire early

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons that a stock market correction could offer him the opportunity to end his working life younger. Here…

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3 Warren Buffett tips I use in a stock market correction

| Christopher Ruane

How does this writer handle a stock market correction? He borrows some ideas from Warren Buffett -- including these ones.

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5 great blue chip shares to buy now and hold

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer picks a handful of attractive shares to buy now for his portfolio based on their long-term business prospects.

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How I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to help build long-term wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer shares his approach to compounding income in his Stocks and Shares ISA with the objective of growing wealthier…

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How dependable is the Lloyds dividend?

| Christopher Ruane

As a shareholder in the bank, our writer values the Lloyds dividend. But how dependable is it for the future?

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3 penny shares I think could soar

| Christopher Ruane

This trio of penny shares joins our writer's portfolio because he regards them as cheap. Here, he explains why.

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2 cheap UK shares I’d snap up

| Christopher Ruane

Should these two cheap UK shares earn a place in our writer's portfolio? He weighs up the pros and cons.

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How I’d invest £10,000 in the FTSE 100 today

| Christopher Ruane

If our writer had £10,000 and wanted to invest it in FTSE 100 shares, this is how he would go…

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The Rolls-Royce share price is in pennies. Should I load up?

| Christopher Ruane

Could the Rolls-Royce share price be set for takeoff? Our writer thinks so and explains why he has been buying…

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I’m using the Warren Buffett method to buy cheap UK shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at how some of Warren Buffett's investing principles can help him build his own portfolio,

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If I had £1,000 to invest, here are my top UK shares to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer's list of shares to buy now for his portfolio includes these four names, all of which he thinks…

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2 double-digit dividends I’d consider

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been looking at two UK shares with double-digit dividends. Are they right for his portfolio?

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How I’d aim for £400 monthly dividend income using the Warren Buffett method

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks applying some investing wisdom from Warren Buffett can help him boost his regular dividend income streams.

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How I’d start buying shares with £500

| Christopher Ruane

These are the steps our writer would take if he wanted to start buying shares for the first time.

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How I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to target a 7% dividend yield

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer shares a basket of UK shares he would pick for his Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for…

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Are these the ideal renewable energy shares for me?

| Christopher Ruane

On the hunt for renewable energy shares to add to his portfolio, our writer has been looking at a FTSE…

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UK shares to buy now: how I’d invest £1,000 today

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer highlights four UK shares to buy now for his portfolio. He thinks they can offer him growth and…

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Should I reinvest dividends?

| Christopher Ruane

Does it make sense for our writer to reinvest dividends or just to spend them? Here he explains his approach.

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Here’s how I’d use £250 a month to create passive income streams

| Christopher Ruane

With a few practical ideas, here's how our writer would try to generate passive income streams through buying dividend shares.

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Two 8%+ yielding high-dividend shares I’d snap up

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been hunting for high dividend shares he can add to his portfolio. Here is a pair of…

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How I’d invest my ISA for big dividends

| Christopher Ruane

Choosing shares for an ISA that can pay big dividends requires research and thought. Here our writer shares his own…

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Can Ceres Power shares help me profit from hydrogen energy?

| Christopher Ruane

Hydrogen is a hot topic when it comes to renewable energy. Could buying Ceres Power shares for his portfolio help…

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Am I too late to act on the Scottish Mortgage share price?

| Christopher Ruane

After the Scottish Mortgage share price started to move up again, our writer asks whether he has missed the boat…

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5 UK penny shares with dividends I’d buy

| Christopher Ruane

This handful of UK penny shares with dividends have all caught our writer's eye as possible purchases for his portfolio.

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How I’d try to profit from lithium shares

| Christopher Ruane

Lithium shares are a hot topic -- but how would our writer assess them for his portfolio? Here he shares…

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5 shares to buy now for dividends

| Christopher Ruane

Looking for dividends, our writer has picked a handful of shares to buy now for his portfolio. All of them…

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How I’d set up passive income streams for life — with £1,000

| Christopher Ruane

Can £1,000 help our writer earn money without working for it? Here's how he would use it to try and…

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2 UK dividend shares I’d buy now with £1,000

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer would consider these two UK dividend shares as options for his portfolio right now to try and build…

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Will the Ilika share price crash beneath £1?

| Christopher Ruane

The Ilika share price has been getting closer to making it a penny stock. Our writer looks at why and…

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Could the Centrica dividend come back soon?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers the chances of the Centrica dividend coming back soon to help build his passive income streams.

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This £5 a day passive income plan could boost my earnings

| Christopher Ruane

With just £5 a day to spare, our writer thinks he can boost his earnings without working more hours. Here's…

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My passive income plan – 5 key points

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at a handful of factors he always considers when putting a passive income plan into action.

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How I’d use £10 a week to earn passive income for life

| Christopher Ruane

Earning passive income doesn't require a fortune. Here's how our writer would do it for a tenner a week.

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This £5-a-day passive income plan could help me retire sooner

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks he could put his feet up early by putting this passive income plan into action with a…

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