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Deep dive: can the crumbling ITM Power share price recover?

| Christopher Ruane

The ITM Power share price has more than than halved in a year. Christopher Ruane looks at what might come…

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Revealed! How boosting your credit score could soon get easier

| Karl Talbot

If you're looking to boost your credit score, there'll soon be a new way to do so. Karl Talbot explains…

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Can a business credit card boost your side hustle?

| Rosemary McEwen

Side hustles can make cash but there are also costs. A business credit card could be the right choice if…

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UK shares: 1 under the radar growth stock I’d buy!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is on the lookout for UK shares that could boost his holdings and details one growth stock he…

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Here’s 1 FTSE tech stock to snap up before soars!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a FTSE growth stock which has cheapened recently, like many other tech stocks.

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I think the BT share price could soar if this happens

| Andrew Woods

Activity involving its BT Sport segment and strong cash flow make me think the BT share price could soar.

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Stock market crash: 5 danger signs from early 2022!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After the worst January for US stocks since 2009, the risks of a full-blown stock market crash are rising. Here…

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The UK’s most popular used cars revealed

| Sean LaPointe

There's been a surge in demand for used cars. But which cars are most popular among UK buyers? And how…

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The UK economy is back! Here are 3 FTSE 100 stocks to buy now

| Manika Premsingh

The UK economy grew by 7.5% in 2021, bouncing back from the pandemic. Manika Premsingh believes these two FTSE 100…

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I’d follow Warren Buffett’s advice to buy the best UK shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains three ways he uses Warren Buffett wisdom when hunting for leading UK shares he wants to add…

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UK shares to buy: how I’d invest £1,000 today

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons £1,000 would be enough to start building his portfolio of UK growth and income shares. Here is…

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5 top UK shares to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has a list of five UK shares to buy now for his portfolio. Here he explains what he…

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3 credit cards that could improve your credit score

| Ruby Layram

Looking to improve your credit score in 2022? Here are five credit cards that you can use to build credit…

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What to consider before trading shares in a turbulent stock market

| Jo Groves (ACA)

US and UK equity markets have been volatile in 2022, with fears of a stock market crash. Consider these trading…

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How much can you have in savings on Universal Credit?

| Ruby Layram

If you're applying for Universal Credit, you need to think about savings. Here's a look at how savings are factored…

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These were the most bought ISA stocks and shares last month

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here are the most bought stocks and shares in ISA accounts on the Freetrade platform last month, along with some…

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The 3 best stocks to buy now for income

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he believes these could be some of the best stocks to buy at the moment for…

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Energy crisis: how to save money on credit card debt

| Victor Garrett

Taking steps to save money as soon as possible could be an excellent move to remain financially resilient. So, how…

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3 penny stocks to buy now

| Rupert Hargreaves

These top penny stocks all look cheap compared to their growth and income potential over the next couple of years,…

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3 beginner tips for investing in a stocks and shares ISA

| Karl Talbot

Are you planning to open a stocks and shares ISA to take advantage of this year's tax-free allowance? If so,…

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Here’s how I’d use £400 a month to create passive income investments

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would aim to create passive income streams by investing £400 a month in dividend shares.

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Why I’m listening to Warren Buffett and buying cheap UK stocks

| James Reynolds

Our writer lays out some of the key lessons Warren Buffett has for investors looking to turn a profit in…

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What does the BATS dividend increase mean for this high yielder?

| Christopher Ruane

The BATS dividend is set to increase again. Here, shareholder Christopher Ruane looks at the details and what it means…

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Dividend tax hike to hit lower-income earners the hardest: here’s how to cope

| Sean LaPointe

The dividend tax hike that comes into effect in April will hit lower-income earners hardest. Thankfully, there's a way to…

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Why I’d follow ‘Britain’s Warren Buffett’ and buy this tech stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK fund manager Terry Smith is often called ‘Britain’s Warren Buffett’. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at a stock he has…

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3 top growth stocks near 52-week lows

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out three out-of-favour growth stocks that could prove opportunistic buys for a long-term investor like him.

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3 Warren Buffett-esque FTSE 100 stocks to buy

| Fergus Mackintosh

Warren Buffett has a simple approach to investment. Using this, here are three FTSE 100 stocks I’m choosing for my…

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I’m buying these FTSE stocks as inflation soars!

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Inflation is soaring, and reached a four-decade high in the US yesterday. Here are the FTSE stocks I'd buy to…

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The Lloyds share price is dirt cheap! But I’d rather buy these FTSE 100 stocks

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price looks exceptionally cheap. But is it really one of the best FTSE 100 value stocks to…

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I’m avoiding Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust, but it’s almost too cheap to ignore

| Andy Ross

A tech sell-off has hit the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust share price hard prompting Andy Ross to look into whether…

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2 of the best growth stocks to buy right now

| Royston Wild

Could these UK shares be two of the best growth stocks for me to buy right now? Here's why I'm…

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With 57% of Brits struggling financially, here’s how to make money from home

| Ruby Layram

If you're struggling to make ends meet, now might be the perfect time to start making money from home! Here…

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Pension savers risk losing THOUSANDS of pounds if they don’t act now

| Sean LaPointe

Your old pension pot could provide declining value for money over time and leave you thousands of pounds worse off.…

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6 steps to building a brighter financial future for your children

| Sean LaPointe

Research shows that the youth of today are not taught how to manage their money and make it work for…

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The FTSE 100 hits fresh 2-year highs! Are all-time highs imminent?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers the reasons why the FTSE 100 has been moving higher this week, and if the all-time highs…

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Personal Finance

NS&I increases savings rates on TWO accounts: should you open one?

| Karl Talbot

NS&I has raised its savings rates. So, with two of its accounts now offering savers 0.5% AER variable interest, should…

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Disney stock is up! Is it time to buy?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright examines whether the response to Disney's earnings report is a buying opportunity or an overreaction.

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This 2020 market crash winner is still one of my best stocks to buy now!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details one of his best stocks to buy now and explains why he believes it could still continue…

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3 of the best UK shares to buy right now

| Kevin Godbold

The London stock market keeps presenting investors with opportunities and I'd buy these three UK stocks right now.

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As the boohoo share price makes it a penny stock, I’m buying

| Christopher Ruane

The beaten down boohoo share price has led Christopher Ruane to add it to his portfolio. Here he explains his…

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