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Forget the cash ISA. I like these two FTSE 100 stocks that yield nearly 6%!

| Rupert Hargreaves

It's a great time to buy these top FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) income stocks, writes Rupert Hargreaves.

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What are FTSE 100 tracker funds and are they a good investment?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Want to learn more about FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) tracker funds and how they work? Here's everything you need to…

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This FTSE 100 stock has grown for 8 years – would I buy now?

| Kirsteen Mackay

I think the size and reputation of Rentokil Initial plc (LON:RTO) mean this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock can continue…

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Think your State Pension will be too small? Here’s a share I believe will help

| Bryan Williams

Bryan Williams offers a suggestion to help swell your retirement fund.

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Forget the Boohoo share price, I think this fallen growth stock could be set to rebound

| Alan Oscroft

Growth stocks like Boohoo Group plc (LON: BOO) are the ones I find hardest to value, but here's a small…

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Should I buy the Centrica share price at a 21-year low?

| G A Chester

G A Chester sees a contrarian case for buying into British Gas owner Centrica plc (LON:CNA) and a FTSE 250…

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Is now a good time to buy Marks and Spencer Group shares?

| T Sligo

Buying shares in the food retailer Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS) is a big gamble. But could it pay…

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2 Critical Steps Towards Financial Independence

| The Motley Fool Staff

We consider one other key concept and term that is a prerequisite to investing: saving.

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Will Oil Prices Ever Recover?

| The Motley Fool Staff

Oil prices have been depressed since 2014. Will they ever recover?

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d buy these 2 bargain FTSE 250 growth stocks today

| Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) shares could be undervalued in my opinion, and may offer superior returns to a Cash…

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The shocking truth about the State Pension

| Kevin Godbold

Millions of people could be sleepwalking into pension poverty and it's not their fault. Are you one of them?

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Want to retire wealthy? I’d do these two things

| Roland Head

If you want to retire in comfort you need to start planning now. Roland Head explains how.

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Forget buy-to-let: I prefer this FTSE 250 Stock to give me a slice of the property market

| Kirsteen Mackay

I think Primary Health Properties Plc (LON:PHP) is a FTSE 250 stock with a solid business model and impressive gains.

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FTSE 100 stock Hargreaves Lansdown crashed in June. Here’s what I’d do now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock Hargreaves Lansdown plc (LON: HL) fell sharply in June on the back of the suspension…

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A FTSE 100 dividend stock and a small-cap growth stock I’ve just bought for my ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights two stocks he bought for his own portfolio in June, including a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend…

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My top FTSE 100 buys for a starter portfolio this summer

| Roland Head

Roland Head reveals his top FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) income buys for new investors this summer.

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My top buys for a FTSE 100 starter portfolio this summer

| G A Chester

G A Chester sees good value on offer in his quarterly review of 10 FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) industry giants.

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Here are two FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy in July

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Deciding where to invest your money in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) today is quite challenging. But Edward Sheldon has…

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Invested with Neil Woodford? You could wait a while to get your money back

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Today marks 28 days since the Woodford Equity Income fund was suspended. However, it could be suspended for a while…

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Top shares for July 2019 (part 1)

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share their top stock picks for the month.

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Why I’d ditch Bitcoin & buy FTSE 100 dividend and growth stocks right now

| Peter Stephens

I think the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could offer a superior risk/reward ratio compared to Bitcoin.

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Can the Lloyds share price beat Barclays and the FTSE 100 again in the second half of 2019?

| Harvey Jones

Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) and Barclays plc (LON: BARC) continue to underperform but Harvey Jones still believes there…

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Building a second income? 2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks I’d buy and hold today

| Kevin Godbold

I’m attracted to these shares with dividend-paying credentials and growth potential.

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Here’s how I’m planning to beat the State Pension using the FTSE 100

| Alan Oscroft

It needn't be hard picking a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) portfolio to beat the State Pension. Here's one way I'd…

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Watch out! I think this 8% yielder could end up costing you a fortune

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild examines a big yielder that could leave a gaping hole in your pocket.

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Is this hated FTSE 250 stock actually a brilliant buy for July?

| Royston Wild

There's many falling knives which are looking mighty attractive right now. But is this black sheep from the FTSE 250…

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State Pension not enough? I’d do these 3 things today

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones explains how to stop the low State Pension from ruining your retirement.

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Why I’d shun the Thomas Cook share price and buy this FTSE 100 stock instead

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains what he expects to happen next at Thomas Cook Group plc (LON: TCG) and highlights a FTSE…

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Recent developments in the UK’s medical marijuana market: what may be next for investors? Part I

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Should investors pay attention to developments in the UK's medical marijuana market and the potential green rush?

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3 critical investment mistakes I want to avoid in 2019

| Alan Oscroft

With Brexit just around the corner, the possibility of making investment mistakes is bigger than ever. Here's my approach to…

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4 tell-tale signs of value traps

| Stepan Lavrouk

Look out for these red flags when hunting for bargains...

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Investing in your 20s? I think these top investment trusts can help you retire earlier

| Alan Oscroft

What's the best way to invest in your 20s? Here as some ideas.

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Building a second income? 2 FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d buy and hold today

| Kevin Godbold

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) firms operate in different sectors and could help you to build up a well-balanced…

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Is this FTSE 100 dividend stock the best buy of the summer?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why this mighty FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) income share might be the best buy you make all…

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Is gold about to rocket like Bitcoin?

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s where I’d invest right now following Bitcoin’s recent price explosion.

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Should you buy – or sell – this 6%+ yielding dividend stock before July?

| Royston Wild

This big dividend payer continues to thrive in a tough environment for UK consumers. Royston Wild assesses whether it and…

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Warning: The Sirius Minerals share price could fall another 40%!

| Rupert Hargreaves

Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX) could have further to fall before production begins, argues this Fool.

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Have £2,000 to spend? I think these 5% dividend yields could make you rich

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why he reckons these mighty dividend stocks are great buys right now. Come take a look!

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Retirement saving: 3 investing tips that could help make you a million

| Peter Stephens

I think following these three steps could improve your chances of retiring with £1m.

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3 under-the-radar small-cap stocks hitting all-time highs. Buy, hold or sell?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out three market minnows all experiencing excellent momentum.

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