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Kirsteen Mackay

I’ve completed CISI Fundamentals of Financial Services and CISI Introduction to Securities and Investment, along with various Open University modules. I love reading and writing about the stock market.

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How much would £1k invested in Kier shares 3 years ago be worth today?

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I think looking at previous gains and losses can help you make better future investment decisions.

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Despite the risks, I think FTSE 100 oil giant BP will go the distance

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Fluctuating oil prices and many external influences take a toll on the oil industry. I think BP can survive.

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I’d avoid buy-to-let and consider these FTSE 100 dividend stocks instead

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Buy-to-let can be filled with hidden costs and dangers. I prefer the stock market for wealth generation.

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Become smarter, happier, and richer! Why I like stock market investing

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Money brings security and survival, which creates happiness. I think stock market investing can pave the way to contentment.

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What stock should I buy during a market crash?

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Should you buy in a bear market? I think we can find many share price bargains during a market crash.

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What should I buy in a declining market?

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Few investors take advantage of crashes while they're happening. Recognise the signs and buy stocks in a market downturn.

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If you’re retired, I’d consider buying this stock

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It may be stormy now, but it can't rain forever. I'd consider this stock in a falling market.

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No savings at 40? It’s never too late to invest so you can retire rich

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I don't think it's ever too late to learn to invest and you can become wealthier, happier and more secure…

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This is what I’d do about the Lloyds share price right now

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Is the FTSE 100 bank a bargain buy with a juicy dividend or a stock to be avoided in 2020?

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy in a market crash

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Fears of a market crash are gaining traction. Being prepared is the key to future wealth generation.

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£100 a month to invest? I like the stock market for wealth generation

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Small, consistent investments can accumulate to create a financially secure future.

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Forget buy-to-let, oil and gold! Here’s how I’d invest £20k in 2020

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When commodity prices are rising, the stock market can be a hot-bed of bargain investment opportunities.

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2 high-paying dividend stocks on AIM: a risk or a reward?

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AIM shares are notoriously risky. Are these dividend-payers worth considering?

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Want to retire with £1 million? This is what I think you need to save each month

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Becoming a millionaire is more achievable than you might think.

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Would I buy 3 of the biggest dividend payers in the FTSE 100?

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High yields don't always equate to high rewards. Are these FTSE 100 stocks a bargain buy?

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2 FTSE 100 stocks for which I’m feeling the love in February

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Here are two FTSE 100 stocks with a reasonable price-to-earnings ratio that I like the look of now.

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Forget gold! Here’s how you could turn £7k into a million!

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As gold prices rise, I think it's becoming a riskier asset to buy. Here's an alternative way to invest your…

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Forget the Standard Life share price! I like this FTSE All-Share stock

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With many forces affecting Standard Life's performance, I look at an alternative investment opportunity.

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Retire early and boost your State Pension with FTSE 100 dividends!

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Unlock the power of compounding and generate future wealth.

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How investing £250 a month could make you a future millionaire!

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Even small monthly investments can generate considerable wealth. It just takes time, discipline and a good strategy.

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Will Brexit cause a further share price drop for AIM stock Fevertree (FEVR)?

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Let's take a look at the headwinds facing FTSE AIM stock Fevertree (FEVR). Can it recover from its share price…

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I like these 2 FTSE 100 companies that have good news!

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It's refreshing to discover some positive company news in an influx of negative news headlines.

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What ESG investing is, and why I recommend it

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As investors worry that they’re supporting companies that damage the earth, I look at the increasing demand for ESG investments.

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Will Sirius Minerals (SXX) agree to Anglo American’s £405m takeover bid?

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Can Anglo American realise the struggling miner's ambitious plans and bring SXX back from the brink of death?

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What are bonds?

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Government bonds and corporate bonds have been gaining popularity in recent years. Kirsteen Mackay outlines what they are.

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This is how much £1k invested in LSE shares 10 years ago would be worth now

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LSE shares have increased in value over 1,000% and did exceptionally well in 2019. Can this trend continue?

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One way to top up your State Pension with an additional £30k a year

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Living off the State Pension is becoming harder to do. Here's one way to provide an additional income stream.

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Will stock market volatility hit Lloyds Banking Group’s share price in 2020?

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External events, politics and global trade discussions cause market fluctuations that can take their toll on individual shares.

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Retire early with a Stocks and Shares ISA

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Dreaming of retiring early? I consider the financial growth potential of a Stocks and Shares ISA.

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I’d top up my State Pension by investing in stocks. Here’s how

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Few people can afford to retire on the State Pension alone. Thankfully, a bit of planning can provide a passive…

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Are Lloyds shares a buy today?

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Lloyds share price rose in 2019, but is it a worthy purchase for 2020?

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Forget Premium Bonds! This could be an easier way to make a million

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Why I think the UK's most popular savings product is not necessarily the best place for your cash.

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How I’d invest £10k following Warren Buffett’s investment tips

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I like Warren Buffett's investment style and think that some of his advice is key for anyone starting to invest.

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Which stocks should I buy in 2020?

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I like the look of these FTSE 100 companies for 2020 investments as they seem to be focusing on what…

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How much a £1k investment in this FTSE 250 stock 10 years ago would be worth now!

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To buy and hold shares can be the key to long-term wealth, but what you are holding also matters.

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Two successful stocks of 2019 that I’d invest in for 2020

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Increasing consumer demand is pushing these share prices north.

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Two FTSE 100 stocks up more than 1,000% in a decade!

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Every investor dreams of making multi-bagger returns on their investments but rarely do companies make 1,000% gains.

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The Tesco share price outperformed the FTSE 100 in 2019!

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The Tesco share price has risen in 2019, is it still a good buy?

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This is how much £1k invested in UKOG shares 3 years ago would be worth now

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The booms and busts of Oil & Gas make it a notoriously volatile sector to invest in. How have long-term…

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Climate change! I’m interested in this FTSE 250 firm’s aim of net-zero carbon emissions

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With oil production tipped to peak in 2030, I think this FTSE 250 company is making a good move to…

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