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Peter Stephens

Having held various senior management positions in the manufacturing sector, Peter founded his own manufacturing company in 1996. This was subsequently sold in 2007. Meanwhile, his passion for investing (which began during the privatisations of the 1980s) remains strong and he couples this with writing for The Motley Fool as a Contractor. His investment style is value-oriented; focusing on company fundamentals, as well as assessing the strength and presence of a competitive advantage. While above-average growth prospects remain very attractive, a greater focus on dividends has crept in since Peter became a part-time retiree in 2007.

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What are the best UK shares to buy now to make a passive income in 2021?

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These stocks could be among the best UK shares to buy now to make a passive income over the next…

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Stock market rally: why I’d invest today to achieve financial freedom

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Investing money in shares could allow an investor to capitalise on a stock market rally. This may increase their chances…

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Here’s how I’d invest £250 a month in the best dividend shares now to make a passive income

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Regularly investing money in the best dividend shares now could lead to a generous passive income over the long run.

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Forget the Bitcoin price and tech stocks! I’d invest in cheap UK shares now

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Cheap UK shares could offer higher potential rewards and less risk than Bitcoin or tech stocks over the long run,…

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Want to make a million? I’d follow Warren Buffett to find the best UK shares to buy now

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Warren Buffett’s long history of investment success could provide a sound basis to unearth the best UK shares to buy…

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No savings at 40? I’d invest £500 a month to make a £20,000 passive income from dividend shares

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Investing money on a regular basis in UK dividend shares could lead to a surprisingly large passive income in retirement.

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How I’d start earning passive income from FTSE 100 shares today

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Buying a diverse range of high-quality FTSE 100 shares with dividend growth potential could be a sound means of making…

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What are the best UK shares to buy now to make a million?

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The best UK shares to buy now may be companies with low valuations and solid market positions. They could help…

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Stock market rally: 5 dirt-cheap UK shares I’d buy today in a Stocks and Shares ISA

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These five dirt-cheap UK shares could deliver high returns. They have the potential to boost the value of a Stocks…

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I think these are the best shares to buy now for 2021

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These companies appear to offer good value for money on a long-term basis. As such, they could be among the…

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Which are the best shares to buy now for 2021?

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I think the best shares to buy now could be those companies with solid financial positions, competitive advantages and long-term…

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Stock market rally: how I’d invest £5,000 right now in UK shares

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Investing money in UK shares with sound strategies and strong market positions could allow an investor to capitalise on a…

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What are the best UK shares to buy in an ISA now?

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Buying the best UK shares in an ISA could lead to high returns in the long run. Here’s how I’d…

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Why I’d buy and hold cheap dividend stocks in 2021

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I think buying and holding cheap dividend stocks could lead to a generous passive income and capital growth prospects in…

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Don’t ‘save’ for retirement! I’d buy dirt-cheap UK shares now to make a passive income

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Investing money in dirt-cheap UK shares now could be a better means of making a passive income in retirement compared…

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Forget the Bitcoin price! Here’s how I’d invest in the best shares now to make a million

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I think avoiding Bitcoin, even after its price rise, and investing money in the best shares could be a sound…

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FTSE 100 shares: how I’d invest in cheap UK shares in 2021 to treble my money

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Investing money in cheap UK shares from across the FTSE 100 could lead to high returns in 2021. Over the…

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No savings at 40? I’d use the Warren Buffett method in 2021 to achieve financial freedom

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This year may be the right time to start following Warren Buffett’s advice. It could enable an investor to achieve…

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Best UK shares to buy now: I’d invest money in these 5 stocks to achieve financial freedom

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Buying the best UK shares now could lead to impressive returns in the long run. They may even increase an…

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Best shares to buy now: how I’d invest £20k in UK shares in 2021 to double my money

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Investing £20k in UK shares today could produce high returns in the long run. Buying the best shares now could…

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How I’d make a growing passive income with cheap dividend stocks in 2021

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I think buying a range of cheap dividend stocks today could lead to a growing passive income in 2021 and…

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3 passive income ideas I’d use to double the State Pension with £100 per month

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Investing money on a regular basis could lead to a growing passive income that doubles the State Pension over the…

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Best shares to buy now: I believe these FTSE 100 shares could double my money

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I think these five companies may be among the best shares to buy now. They could offer higher returns than…

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FTSE 100: 5 cheap UK shares for 2021 I think could double my money

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I think these five FTSE 100 shares could offer good value for money, and may even deliver 100%+ returns over…

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Stock market recovery: I’d invest £500 a month in cheap shares to make a million

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Investing modest amounts in cheap shares on a regular basis could lead to a surprisingly large portfolio in the stock…

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I’d invest £25 a week in cheap shares for a passive income in retirement

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Investing small amounts regularly in cheap shares could lead to a surprisingly large passive income in retirement, in my opinion.

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Here’s how I’d invest £20k in the best shares now to make a passive income

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Buying the best shares now could produce a relatively reliable passive income that grows at a fast pace over the…

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How I’d find must-own cheap shares in the new bull market

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Buying cheap shares for the new bull market could be a profitable move, in my view. Here’s how I’d go…

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How I’d invest £250 a month to make a £20,000 passive income from dividend shares

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Investing money in dividend shares on a regular basis could lead to a passive income that improves an investor’s long-term…

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Passive income ideas I’d use with £5 per day to achieve financial freedom

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Achieving financial freedom via a passive income may be a more achievable goal than many investors realise, in my opinion.

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Forget gold and Bitcoin. I’d follow Warren Buffett’s advice after the stock market crash

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Warren Buffett’s strategy of buying high-quality shares at low prices after a stock market crash could lead to higher returns…

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How a stock market recovery could boost my chances of making a million

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A stock market recovery could mean improving investor sentiment and stronger economic conditions, in my view. This may make it…

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How I’d build a portfolio to make a passive income from dividend shares

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I think buying a diverse range of high-quality dividend shares could lead to an impressive passive income over the long…

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I’d follow Warren Buffett’s tips to retire on a growing passive income

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I think following Warren Buffett’s tips could lead to a larger retirement portfolio, which can lead to a generous passive…

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Forget the Bitcoin price! I’d use the stock market recovery to make a million

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A likely stock market recovery provides an opportunity to make a million, in my view. Buying shares could be a…

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The 2020 stock market crash: 3 steps I’d take to buy the best shares now

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I think today’s best shares could offer capital appreciation potential as a stock market recovery takes hold following the 2020…

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5 UK shares I’d buy for 2021 that I think could TREBLE my money!

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I think buying these five UK shares could lead to high returns in the long run. They could even deliver…

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£5 a day to invest? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £1m with cheap UK shares

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Investing even modest sums of money regularly in cheap UK shares can produce a surprisingly large portfolio. It may even…

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Market crash 2020: I’d buy today’s cheap stocks to retire early

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Buying today’s cheap stocks following the 2020 market crash could lead to higher returns over the long run, in my…

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Stock market crash 2020: how I’d capitalise on a rare chance to get rich

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I think the 2020 stock market crash could provide a buying opportunity. It could improve an investor’s long-term outlook.

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