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How I’d use stocks and shares to build a seven-figure pension

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains how he is using stocks and shares and a regular savings plan to try to build a…

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2 FTSE 250 stocks to buy and 1 to avoid

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why these two FTSE 250 stocks have bright growth prospects, but their peer could run into trouble…

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Personal Finance

Brits think they need £355,000 to retire – but they’re wrong

| Diana Bocco

Are you confused about how much money you'll need to retire? If so, you're not alone. Here's how much you…

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Is the rising BT share price still a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The BT share price has grown more than half in the past year. Christopher Ruane considers whether it is too…

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3 investing habits I’d use to retire early

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool outlines the investment habits he would use to try to build a large investment nest egg and hopefully…

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How I’d set up passive income streams with £50 a month

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains the three-step plan he would use to set up passive income streams for only £50 a month…

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Green tech stocks: is now a great time to buy?

| Ruby Layram

Interested in green tech stocks? Here's what Gaby Herculano, CEO of iClima, has to say about the current dip in…

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Personal Finance

New bank switch bonuses for 2022: grab an easy £150 for moving banks

| Karl Talbot

Bank switch offers are on the rise, with two providers launching juicy switching incentives this week. Here's how to bag…

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Stock market crash: why I’m buying shares NOW

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The stock market has been very volatile in 2022. Edward Sheldon is taking advantage of this turbulence and buying shares…

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Personal Finance

Beginner investor? 3 tips to avoid costly trading mistakes

| Karl Talbot

If you're a beginner investor, choosing news sources carefully and shunning social media could help you avoid costly mistakes. Here's…

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Personal Finance

5 exciting investment funds to keep an eye on in 2022

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Investment funds can provide an excellent way to build wealth. George Sweeney reveals five options for 2022 to give you…

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1 FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy right now

| Charlie Carman

As inflation surges, I’m currently looking for reliable FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy in order to generate passive income…

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Here’s how I’d start generating passive income today

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Generating passive income from my investments is a primary goal of mine. Here's how I would start investing today to…

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£3k to invest? Here’s why I’d buy FTSE 100 shares in 2022

| Harshil Patel

The FTSE 100 index includes top-performing shares. Harshil Patel looks at what will be driving the market in 2022 and…

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How I’d use these Warren Buffett techniques to buy quality UK shares

| Harshil Patel

Legendary investor Warren Buffett has an excellent track record when it comes to stock-picking. Harshil Patel looks at some of…

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2 ‘no-brainer’ UK shares to buy with £1,000

| Stuart Blair

Accoriding to JP Morgan, UK shares look extremely cheap right now. Here are two that I think are no-brainer buys…

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2 FTSE 100 growth stocks to buy right now

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE 100 growth stocks to buy for my portfolio. Here are two top blue-chips on…

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How I’d invest £5,000 in dividend shares to target £500 in annual income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would aim to generate £500 of passive income annually by investing £5,000 into three UK…

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The NASDAQ is having its worst January EVER. Here are the best stocks I’m eyeing up

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs over why the NASDAQ has had such a poor start to the year and which are the…

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

| Christopher Ruane

Is it really possible to set up passive income streams for a fiver a day? Our writer thinks so and…

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Royal Mail shares: where are they going next?

| Andrew Woods

Royal Mail shares have been volatile, so will short-term issues subside? Andrew Woods investigates where this stock might be heading…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in UK shares today

| Christopher Ruane

With £1,000 to invest in the stock market after recent turbulence, our writer picks four shares he would buy for…

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2 top UK dividend growth stocks for 2022

| James J. McCombie

Halma and Bunzl both fit my criteria for dividend growth stocks and I would consider buying them in 2022 and…

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Why are FTSE 100 banking stocks big gainers today?

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100 banks are some of the biggest gainers in today’s trading. Why is that? And can it continue?

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As the Dechra Pharmaceuticals share price crashes, should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

The Dechra Pharmaceuticals share price has lost almost a quarter of its value already in 2022. Could this be a…

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easyJet and Wizz Air: what’s next for these FTSE 250 airline stocks?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 airlines have faced uncertain times in the past. But could the future be better? And if yes,…

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2 hot shares to buy for February

| Christopher Ruane

Looking to February and beyond, our writer highlights two well-known shares he would currently consider buying for his portfolio.

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1 of my best stocks to buy now and hold for a long time!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool details one of his best stocks to buy now and hold and explains why the shares could boost…

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2 dirt-cheap UK shares to buy with £1,000

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie explains why he thinks these two UK shares are dirt-cheap and worth investing £1,000 in.

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This FTSE growth stock looks dirt-cheap right now!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool details a popular FTSE growth stock that has seen its share price dip in recent months. Is now…

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1 top dividend stock to buy and hold in 2022!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is on the lookout for the best dividend stocks for his portfolio. Here is one he likes the…

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Thinking of investing in buy-to-let? Consider this property ETF as well!

| Niki Jerath

Buy-to-let property can offer passive income in the form of stable cash-flows. Is there a place for this real estate…

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Here’s why the boohoo share price makes me want to buy more

| Alan Oscroft

The boohoo (LON: BOO) share price has plunged to a five-year low. But can strong earnings growth resume, and will…

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Personal Finance

Switch off and save: 5 appliances that use lots of electricity

| Rosemary McEwen

Which electrical appliances should we switch off to save more money? Making these 5 small changes can help combat the…

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Here’s a FTSE 100 stock to buy for 2022 and beyond!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a FTSE 100 stock with an established brand that is currently experiencing an upturn in fortunes.

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What’s going on with the Dr Martens share price?

| Paul Summers

The Dr Martens share price (LON:DOCS) continues to tumble. Paul Summers asks whether this selling pressure is justified.

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Personal Finance

Why the State Pension age increase is set to hit low earners the hardest

| Sean LaPointe

The State Pension age in the UK is rising. Sean LaPointe takes a look at why low earners in the…

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2 no-brainer UK shares I’d buy right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

While inflation is on the rise, there are some UK shares that have managed to counter and even profit from…

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Big investment funds love this small-cap stock and I’d buy it now for growth

| Kevin Godbold

Why I'd align with the investment institutions -- including Soros -- and buy this small-cap growth stock now.

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Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust: is now a good time to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Shares of Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust are down 20% since the start of 2022. But is now the time to…

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