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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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I’d buy these 5 UK shares now to start earning passive income in the stock market recovery

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These five UK shares could offer an attractive passive income when part of a diverse portfolio that benefits from a…

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Stock market crash 2020: a once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy cheap stocks?

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I think buying cheap stocks after the 2020 stock market crash could represent a rare opportunity to make strong gains…

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How I’d earn a passive income that covers 100% of an annual wage

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Investing money in shares over the long run could be a sound means of earning a passive income that fully…

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3 steps I’d take to buy cheap shares to make once-in-a-lifetime profits

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Investing money in cheap shares could lead to once-in-a-lifetime profits, in my view. Here’s how I’d find the best stocks…

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Forget gold and Bitcoin. I’d buy these 5 UK shares now to get rich in the stock market recovery

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Buying these five UK shares instead of gold or Bitcoin could lead to higher returns in the long run as…

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Don’t ‘save’ for retirement! Here’s how I’d invest £250 a month to make a million

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Investing in shares instead of holding cash could be a faster means to make a million from a modest monthly…

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3 reasons why I’d buy UK shares now to get rich in the stock market recovery

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Investing money in a diverse range of UK shares could produce high returns in a long-term stock market recovery, in…

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No savings at 40? I’d follow Warren Buffett’s advice to retire early

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Using Warren Buffett’s long-term approach and buying high-quality stocks at low prices could lead to early retirement, in my opinion.

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£250 a month to invest? Here’s how I’d start earning passive income today

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I believe that investing modest amounts in UK dividend shares could lead to a growing passive income for those like…

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Want to make a million in the next market crash? I’d use these 3 Warren Buffett tips today

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Following Warren Buffett’s methods may lead to higher long-term returns in my view. They may even allow an investor to…

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How I’d start earning passive income from UK shares in the stock market recovery

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Buying UK shares with high yields and dividend growth potential now could be a sound means of making passive income…

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Stock market crash: are there warning signs of a stock market bubble set to burst?

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Could the stock market bubble turn into a stock market crash? Or do UK shares continue to offer the prospect…

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Don’t ‘save’ for retirement! I’d buy dirt-cheap UK shares today and hold them forever

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Buying dirt-cheap UK shares today could be a far more profitable move than saving money for retirement while interest rates…

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Why I’d invest money in the best shares at cheap prices to retire early

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I think investing money in the best shares while they trade at low prices could lead to impressive returns over…

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How I’d invest in UK shares in 2021 to double my money

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Investing money in UK shares in 2021 could produce high returns. They may even double in value over the long…

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Stock market rally: I think these are the best UK shares to buy now

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I think that buying these UK shares now ahead of a likely long-term stock market rally could prove to be…

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Why I’d follow Warren Buffett and buy cheap shares today

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Following Warren Buffett in buying cheap shares could mean impressive long-term rewards as the world economy recovers, in my view.

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Here’s how I’d invest £20k in the best shares now to achieve financial freedom

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Investing £20k in the best shares now could lead to impressive returns in the long run. It may provide an…

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I think these are the best dividend-paying UK shares to buy now to make a passive income

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I think these UK shares may offer the best means of generating a relatively high passive income today and in…

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Stock market recovery: how I’d start earning passive income today

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The stock market recovery provides an opportunity to start earning passive income from high-yielding UK shares, in my view.

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How I’d make £25,000 in passive income by investing £500 a month in cheap stocks

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Investing regularly in cheap stocks could produce a surprisingly large portfolio, in my view. From it, a substantial passive income…

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What are the best UK shares to buy now to achieve financial freedom?

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I think the best UK shares to buy now may be those whose companies offer strong growth potential at a…

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6%+ dividend yields! 5 UK shares I’d buy in an ISA for a passive income in 2021

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These five UK shares could offer impressive passive income prospects for 2021 as a result of their 6%+ dividend yields,…

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Stock market crash part 2: why I don’t think it’s too early to start preparing

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I think starting to plan for a second stock market crash may be a sound move. Here’s how I’d prepare…

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Stock market recovery: 5 dirt-cheap UK shares I’d buy today to make a million

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These dirt-cheap UK shares could deliver impressive returns in a stock market recovery. They may even help an investor make…

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How I’d invest like Warren Buffett to get rich in the new bull market

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Following Warren Buffett and buying cheap shares for the long run could be a means of generating high returns in…

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Stock market rally: this is how I’d invest in UK shares in an ISA today to make a million

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Investing money in UK shares priced at low levels and with long-term growth potential could be a profitable move in…

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Forget gold and Bitcoin. I’d use the stock market crash to buy cheap shares to get rich

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It's still possible to buy cheap shares after the stock market crash, in my view. I’d rather buy them than…

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FTSE 100 watch: I’d buy these 5 UK shares to double my money in the new bull market

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These FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks could outperform other UK shares in a new bull market. I think they're worth buying…

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Stock market rally: I’d buy these 7 UK shares today and hold them forever

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I think these UK shares could deliver impressive returns in a likely stock market rally. I’d buy them today and…

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How I’ll find the best dividend stocks for 2021

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Buying dividend stocks with high yields, affordable payouts and long-term growth potential could be a sound income investing strategy, in…

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I’d listen to Warren Buffett and Terry Smith to find the best UK shares to buy now

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The task of finding the best UK shares to buy now could be made easier by listening to the views…

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These cheap UK shares have dived in 2020. I’d buy them today!

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These cheap UK shares could benefit the most from a likely stock market recovery after their extremely disappointing performances in…

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No savings at 40? Here’s how I’d invest £1k a month in UK shares to retire with a million

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A plan to invest £1k a month in UK shares could lead to a surprisingly large portfolio. It may even…

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£250 a month to invest? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £1m

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A strategy that aims to invest modest amounts regularly in high-quality shares at cheap prices could produce a surprisingly large…

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I’d spend £5k right now on these 5 cheap dividend-paying UK shares to make a passive income

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Buying these cheap dividend-paying UK shares could produce a relatively attractive passive income in 2021... and in the coming years.

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Forget the Bitcoin price! I’d use the Terry Smith method to make a million

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Following Terry Smith’s investment strategy could yield high returns in the long run. It could prove to be a more…

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Forget Bitcoin! I’d buy these 5 UK shares in 2021 to double my money

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I think these five UK shares could deliver impressive returns in 2021 and, in the coming years, with lower risks…

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Why today’s top stock picks could soar in 2021

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The low prices of today’s top stock picks could mean that they offer capital appreciation potential in 2021 and in…

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Here’s how I’d invest £200 a month in UK shares to double the State Pension

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Investing money regularly in UK shares could lead to a surprisingly large retirement nest egg. It may even double the…

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