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The legend of the £20,000 ISA: 10 money myths exposed!

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

You may have some idea about how ISAs work, but there’s still plenty of confusion around these accounts. We address…

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Should I buy this FTSE 100 stock as a recovery play?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into this FTSE 100 hotelier and decides if he should add the shares to his holdings…

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This FTSE 100 share has crashed 54% in a year. Time to buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100's worst-performing share over the past 12 months has crashed by 54%. After such a collapse, is this…

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Personal Finance

Can you get a credit card if you have bad credit?

| Jennifer Laird

Here's a look at how you might get a credit card with bad credit, what to consider before applying and…

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1 of my best shares to buy now

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into one of his best shares to buy now and explains why he would add the…

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Here’s why I doubt the Photo-Me share price can keep climbing

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer previously saw upside potential in the Photo-Me share price. He explains why he no longer does -- and…

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Why you could miss out on the £200 energy bill discount (but still have to pay for it)

| Karl Talbot

Energy bills will rise from April, though a new £200 energy bill discount is likely to help most households. But…

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Meta shares plunge: what does this mean for investors?

| Victor Garrett

Facebook parent Meta has seen its stock plunge by more than 26%. Should investors buy the dip, sell, continue holding…

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2 penny stocks I’d invest £1,000 in!

| Andrew Woods

This Fool thinks he's found two great penny stocks to buy for his portfolio with £1,000 - let's see if…

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These were the six funds most bought by UK investors in January

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Trying to decide where to invest your stocks and shares ISA and pension allowances for this year? Take a look…

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Is the 4.9% GSK yield a value trap?

| Christopher Ruane

With the GSK yield close to 5%, our writer considers whether he ought to buy shares in the pharmaceutical giant…

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2 ‘no-brainer’ FTSE 250 stocks to buy now!

| Andrew Woods

These two FTSE 250 stocks have excellent earnings growth records and will diversify my portfolio - they are 'no-brainer' buys!

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Personal Finance

Rent soars by more than 8%: how do your housing costs compare to the average?

| Karl Talbot

Rents have soared in the past year, with single tenants typically spending 37% of their gross income on rent. But…

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After a stellar 2021, can the BP share price get its mojo back?

| Andrew Mackie

As BP reports bumper profits and free cash flow for 2021, will this be reflected in its share price?

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2 of the best investment trusts to buy now

| Rupert Hargreaves

These investment trusts have some unique qualities that help them stand head and shoulders above the competition, says this Fool.

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2 of the best shares to buy now as inflation soars

| Harshil Patel

Prices are rising across the globe. Harshil Patel looks at the best shares to buy for his ISA in times…

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As the Cineworld share price slides, I’d buy this penny stock instead

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Cineworld share price could remain under pressure, argues this Fool, who thinks this alternative penny stock has a better…

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How I’m trying to profit from rising energy prices by investing in oil and gas shares

| Niki Jerath

2022 will see a significant rise in energy prices for households. Can I profit from these increasing costs by investing…

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Is Boohoo the best growth stock for me to buy now?

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he thinks Boohoo could be one of the best growth stocks to buy, considering its competitive…

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3 secret inflation-busting dividend stocks to buy for passive income

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out three under-the-radar dividend stocks he'd consider buying as a way of fighting inflation.

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The reasons why we may see a stock market crash

| Andy Ross

Andy Ross wonders if there might be another stock market crash in 2022 and explains what he’ll do if there…

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Which stocks soar during inflation?

| Alex Busson

If cash is losing value and bond prices are cratering, is anywhere safe during period of high inflation? These are…

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Should I be adding Lloyds shares to my portfolio today?

| Dylan Hood

Lloyds shares have been climbing steadily over the past six months. Could now be the right time to invest? Dylan…

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4 FTSE 100 stocks that could make me HUGE returns by 2030!

| Royston Wild

I think these FTSE 100 stocks could help me make excellent returns over the rest of the decade. Here's why…

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

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett has over 40% of his portfolio invested in a single tech stock. Here, Edward Sheldon explains why he'd…

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3 points I’m pinching from Warren Buffett when investing £1,000

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith turns to the advice of legendary investor Warren Buffett when considering the timeframes and valuations of potential companies…

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£1,000 to invest? Here’s how I’d aim for a 1,000% return from shares

| Kevin Godbold

The mathematics of the situation means achieving a 1,000% return from shares may not be as difficult as it seems…

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2 renewable energy dividend stocks I’m keen on with juicy yields

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith finds two renewable energy dividend stocks with yields around 5% that he thinks could be worthy of an…

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3 of the best UK shares I’d buy now

| Kevin Godbold

There are some attractive opportunities on the London stock market right now, such as these three stocks I'd buy immediately.

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Is the IAG share price about to take off?

| Harshil Patel

Could travel bounce back in 2022 and could the IAG share price take off as a result? Harshil Patel considers…

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Does the crashing Rivian share price finally make the stock a buy?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The Rivian share price has experienced a steep fall since the initial post-IPO surge. Dan Appleby explores whether he should…

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Will the BP share price keep rising in 2022 and beyond?

| Roland Head

The BP share price has risen by 55% in one year. Can this FTSE 100 heavyweight continue climbing -- or…

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Is this plummeting FTSE 250 stock now a buy?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

After a 50%+ plunge, this stock is the worst performer in the FTSE 250. Dan Appleby explores whether this presents…

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1 UK share primed for explosive growth!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool delves deeper into a UK share that was affected badly by the pandemic. He believes it could be…

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Could this 6.7% dividend share be about to get better?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks a dividend share which already yields 6.7% might be about to become more attractive for his portfolio.…

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How I’d build passive income streams with £35 a week

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks he can set up passive income streams by using £35 a week. Here he explains how he…

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The Ferrexpo share price now yields 12%. Should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

After the Ferrexpo share price declined 11% in a year, the miner now yields more than 12%. Should Christopher Ruane…

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett and buying these UK shares

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Warren Buffett is an investing genius with decades of success and I am using his principles to pick UK shares…

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British Pennies on a Pound Note
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This penny share’s merger is under threat. Here’s what I’m doing now!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details this penny shares merger which is under threat and explains what he's doing right now in regards…

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British Pennies on a Pound Note
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Here’s 1 penny stock to buy now and hold!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details one penny stock he is looking to add to his holdings that has been performing excellently in…

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