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Forget 1.4% from a Cash ISA. Here’s how to pick up 7%+ from FTSE 100 dividend stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Frustrated by low interest rates on Cash ISAs? FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stocks could be the answer, says Edward…

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Should I invest in this FTSE 250 stock after 15% share price fall?

| Alan Oscroft

I believe there are some great recovery candidates in the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) right now. Is this one of…

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Could Thomas Cook go bust?

| Karl Loomes

As the tour operator sells off its assets, is Thomas Cook Group plc (LON: TCG) at risk of going bust?

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What would Warren Buffett do in a recession?

| T Sligo

Over his investing lifetime, the Oracle of Omaha has learnt a thing or two about surviving through recessions. What can…

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Forget Bitcoin and buy-to-let! I think these 2 FTSE 100 shares could help you retire early

| Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares appear to offer growth potential and appealing valuations in my opinion.

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Forget State Pension worries. I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks to retire early

| Peter Stephens

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend shares could produce high long-term returns due to their low valuations.

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£500 to invest? I’d buy a FTSE 100 tracker

| Rupert Hargreaves

Investing in the FTSE 100 (LON:INDEXFTSE:UKX) is a great way to build a portfolio quickly and effectively for beginners.

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d stay away from at all costs

| Rupert Hargreaves

These FTSE 100 (LON:INDEXFTSE:UKX) companies look as if they're struggling to stay alive, believes Rupert Hargreaves.

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3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks yielding more than 5% I would buy in September

| Rupert Hargreaves

Recent declines have left these FTSE 100 (LON:INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks ripe for the picking, says Rupert Hargreaves.

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How I’d invest in precious metals as the gold price may continue to increase

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

How investors can get exposure to gold if they believe the gold price could continue to increase

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Why the FTSE 100 could still reach 8,000 points by Christmas

| Alan Oscroft

I think the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) could be heading for new record highs in the months ahead, Brexit deal…

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I’d welcome Polymetal International to the FTSE 100 by buying it today

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones praises Russian mining operation Polymetal International plc (LON: POLY), which joins the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) in today's reshuffle.

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Forget a Cash ISA! I think these 2 FTSE 100 growth stocks could help to make you £1m

| Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could offer favourable total return versus a Cash ISA, in my opinion.

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Why the BT share price fell 14% in August

| G A Chester

G A Chester discusses the slump in BT Group - Class A Common Stock (LON:BT.A), and gives his view on…

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Forget the Cash ISA! Get returns of up to 10% with a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Royston Wild

Concerned that you're not making the most of your savings? Royston Wild explains how you can turn your investment returns…

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Why the Standard Life Aberdeen share price fell 17% in August

| G A Chester

G A Chester discusses the slump in Standard Life Aberdeen plc (LON:SLA) shares, and gives his view on the company's…

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Neil Woodford has just bought these 3 FTSE 100 stocks for his Equity Income Fund

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Neil Woodford is in the process of repositioning his Equity Income Fund. Here are three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks…

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Forget buy-to-let! I like these property investments that yield up to 13.1%

| Roland Head

Unloved property stocks are offering high yields at the moment. Roland Head gives his verdict on two popular companies.

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Forget Bitcoin! I like this gold miner that’s up 75% in just three months

| Harvey Jones

This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) miner is soaring as the gold price hits a new high, says Harvey Jones.

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Forget Bitcoin! I’d aim to get rich and retire early through buying these 2 FTSE 100 stocks

| Peter Stephens

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could offer greater return potential and lower risks than Bitcoin.

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These were the worst performing shares on the FTSE 100 last week

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at the stories behind last week's top FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) fallers.

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Could Sports Direct go bust?

| Karl Loomes

With the Sports Direct International plc (LON: SPD) share price under pressure, is the company at risk of going bust?

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A Cash ISA will make you poorer! This is a better way to get rich and retire early

| Royston Wild

Don't waste money by staying with a Cash ISA and awful rates that lag inflation. It could cost you a…

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Why September is an exciting time to be a FTSE 100 dividend stock investor

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) companies are set to pay out some big dividend cheques in September, says Edward Sheldon.

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Forget Sirius Minerals! I’d buy this high-growth, millionaire-maker stock instead

| Rupert Hargreaves

Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX) might have huge potential, but the firm is still a long way from production. This…

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A 6%-yielding FTSE 100 dividend stock at a rock-bottom price I’d buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

With a market-beating dividend yield of 6%, Rupert Hargreaves is interested in this undervalued FTSE 100 (LON:INDEXFTSE:UKX) gem.

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Have £1,000 to invest? One FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy for my pension

| Rupert Hargreaves

Looking for FTSE 100 (LON:INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks for your pension? This firm could be just the ticket.

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How low can the IQE share price go?

| Alan Oscroft

The IQE plc (LON: IQE) growth story has been badly shaken, but could there be worse to come before things…

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Have £5k to invest? Here’s a FTSE 100 stock I’d buy and hold for 10 years

| Royston Wild

Want to buy stocks but don't like the risk? This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) giant could be just what you’re…

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Warning! Could these FTSE 100 dividend stocks destroy your retirement plans?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stocks could leave you much, much poorer.

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Worried about the State Pension? I’d buy FTSE 250 dividend shares to build a £1m nest egg

| Peter Stephens

I think that buying FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) income shares could help you to get rich and retire early.

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d aim to make £1m with bargain FTSE 100 stocks

| Peter Stephens

I think the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could offer good value for money at the present time, which could make it…

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Thinking of investing in buy-to-let? I’d get rich and retire early with FTSE 100 shares

| Peter Stephens

I think that buy-to-let is losing its appeal, while the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) is becoming increasingly attractive.

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Forget buy-to-let! I think the BP share price will pay you for the rest of your life

| Rupert Hargreaves

Over the long term, the BP plc (LON: BP) share price is likely to produce much better returns than buy-to-let,…

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Why the Premier Oil (PMO) share price fell 2% in August

| Kirsteen Mackay

Let's look at why the Premier Oil plc (LSE:PMO) share price has had a turbulent month but ended up almost…

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How you can double your State Pension with just £30 a week

| Alan Oscroft

If you don't like the idea of retiring on just £8,767 per year, here are some thoughts on how you…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend growth shares I’d buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA today

| Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could produce high returns when purchased in a Stocks and Shares ISA in my…

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3 reasons why the Vodafone share price could keep crashing

| Rupert Hargreaves

Shares in Vodafone Group plc (LON: VOD) have been a terrible investment over the past few years, and there's a…

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Forget Bitcoin! I’d rather make a million by buying FTSE 100 dividend shares

| Peter Stephens

Peter Stephens thinks buying FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) income shares could offer a superior risk/reward opportunity than Bitcoin.

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Should I buy the Saga share price?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Saga plc (LON:SAGA) looks cheap and has potential, but is it worth buying right now?

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