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Can Warren Buffett investing techniques work even better with £1,000?

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett applies his investment techniques to large sums of money. But our writer thinks they might help him even…

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UK shares: 1 I’d buy hand over fist if a stock market crash were to occur!

| Jabran Khan

UK shares could become cheap if a market crash were to occur. This Fool identifies one he would add to…

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1 FTSE 250 tech stock I’d buy and hold for 10 years!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details this burgeoning FTSE 250 tech stock and explains why he would add the shares to his holdings.

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Can I double my money if I buy at the current Lloyds share price?

| James Reynolds

The Lloyds share price has risen more than 40% over the past 12 months. Is there a chance the UK…

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Is this one of the best shares to buy now?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan looks into this stock and decides whether it is one of the best shares to buy now for…

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Has the Lloyds share price peaked?

| Christopher Ruane

After increasing 41% in a year, has the Lloyds share price started to run out of steam? Our writer investigates…

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The Rolls-Royce share price may soar: here are 2 reasons I’m buying more!

| Andrew Woods

Electric aircraft and nuclear power, together with border reopenings, could help the Rolls-Royce share price take off. This Fool takes…

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How I’d invest £500 in dividend shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would put £500 to work in the stock market today by buying a couple of…

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Royal Mail shares have crashed 20% in 2022! Is this a bargain or a trap?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Royal Mail shares crashed in January after management cut guidance, but is this actually a buying opportunity? Zaven Boyrazian investigates.

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Vodafone shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have today

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Vodafone shares are among the most popular investments to make in the UK, but is this popularity warranted? Zaven Boyrazian…

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5% dividend yields! A cheap UK stock to buy right now

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best cheap UK stocks to buy for my portfolio today. Here's a brilliant growth and income…

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“I gave up my job for a side hustle that’s earned me over £34,000”

| Diana Bocco

Research shows that nearly half of Brits (46%) are now using their time and skills to generate a second income…

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The Scottish Mortgage share price is down 14%. Should I buy?

| Charlie Keough

After a fall in the Scottish Mortgage share price, Charlie Keough looks at whether he should add the trust to…

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Are these the best dividend stocks to buy in February?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

As inflation starts applying pressure to businesses, Zaven Boyrazian explores the two potentially best dividend stocks he could buy now.

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How I’d target £500 in monthly passive income

| Christopher Ruane

With a target of £500 in monthly passive income, our writer explains why and how he would start investing in…

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Personal Finance

What’s the wage inflation rate? And can pay growth worsen the cost of living crisis?

| Karl Talbot

Recent reports suggest that wage inflation could lead to spiralling price rises, worsening the cost of living crisis. What does…

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How I’m going to save £1,000 more this year despite rising inflation

| Atanas Nikolaev

The rising cost of living makes saving difficult. Yet, I'm going to save £1,000 more this year by being strategic…

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Peloton stock is having a huge rebound. Time to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the last week, Peloton's share price has jumped from $25 to $39. Is it finally time to buy this…

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How I’d invest £10k to try to generate a passive income for life

| Rupert Hargreaves

It could be possible to generate a passive income for life by investing in a diversified portfolio of stocks and…

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Older woman worried about the future
Personal Finance

500,000 British expats lose out on annual State Pension boost: how to protect your retirement

| Sean LaPointe

Almost 500,000 international retirees are losing out on annual increases in basic State Pension. Here's how future pensioners can protect…

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Personal Finance

Love is in the Amex: catch these new Valentine’s offers

| Katie Royals

This Valentine's Day, Amex is offering a range of deals on gifts and treats for your loved ones. Read on…

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3 reasons the IAG share price could lift off in 2022

| Paul Summers

This Fool thinks the International Consolidated Airlines Group SA (LON:IAG) share price could be about to fly. Will he be…

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2 ‘must-have’ metaverse stocks for the dawn of web 3.0

| James Reynolds

Our writer talks about two of his top picks for the metaverse and web 3.0. He's focusing on companies that…

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Warren Buffett at a Berkshire Hathaway AGM
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I’d buy these UK shares with Warren Buffett-like qualities

| Rupert Hargreaves

These Warren Buffett-style UK shares look incredibly attractive considering their competitive advantages and growth potential, says this Fool.

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Could the ITM share price soon take off?

| Andrew Woods

With decent fundamentals and long-term vision, this Fool wonders if the ITM share price will soon soar.

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks with 40%+ upside, according to City analysts

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The best dividend stocks are those that can provide dividends and capital gains. Here, Ed Sheldon highlights two FTSE 100…

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2 of the best cheap stocks to buy right now!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best cheap stocks to buy for my investment portfolio right now. I think these UK and…

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Is the BP share price about to take off?

| Harshil Patel

As oil prices grind higher from economic recovery and political tensions, this Fool wonders if the BP share price will…

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Warren Buffett at a Berkshire Hathaway AGM
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I’m following Warren Buffett and buying these quality UK shares

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Warren Buffett is known to look for economic moats in the businesses he invests in. Here are two UK companies…

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Personal Finance

Car owners could save 26% on their car insurance! Here’s how

| Ruby Layram

With the cost of living on the rise, here's how you can save up to 26% on your car insurance…

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Thinking of retiring early? Here’s the shocking impact it could have on your pension

| Sean LaPointe

Dreaming of retiring early? Your pension could take a hit and leave you in a financial hole if you do.…

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Piggy bank rocketing skywards
Personal Finance

49% of Gen Z will use a side hustle to save for retirement! 3 other ways to save

| Ruby Layram

Hoping to save enough to retire abroad but don't have time for a side hustle to build savings? Here are…

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Personal Finance

These 18 savings providers pay just 0.01% interest (so check your savings rate now!)

| Karl Talbot

Savings rates offered by some providers are as low as 0.01% despite the fact that the base rate rose last…

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Warren Buffett at a Berkshire Hathaway AGM
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5 ways I can invest more like Warren Buffett

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he applies a handful of practical Warren Buffett techniques when making his own investment decisions.

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British Pennies on a Pound Note
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1 nearly penny stock I’m considering right now!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details this former penny stock and decides if he would add shares to his holdings or avoid them…

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My easy plan to earn £250 a month in passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Can our writer invest in dividend shares to target monthly passive income of £250? He thinks so and explains his…

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Here’s 1 of the best stocks to buy now for a passive income!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details one of his best stocks to buy now that he believes will help him make a passive…

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Why I’ve been buying Meta Platforms stock

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright explains why he is buying Meta Platforms stock after the recent share price decline.

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Personal Finance

National Insurance for temps: some navigation suggestions

| Dr Rachel Hooke

The UK’s National Insurance system is immensely complicated, not least for temporary workers and those on zero-hour contracts.

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A cheap FTSE 100 stock I’m buying now!

| Andrew Woods

With strong growth and a competitive price-to-earnings ratio, I think this FTSE 100 could be a great addition to my…

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