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My £3 a day passive income plan for 2022

| Christopher Ruane

With £3 a day to set up passive income streams, our writer explains why and how he would start investing…

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A FTSE 100 stock to buy for a stock market crash

| Andrew Woods

As indexes fall, this Fool asks if this FTSE 100 stock could see him through.

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Stock market crash: 3 ‘no-brainer’ UK shares on my watchlist

| Harshil Patel

A stock market crash can be an opportunity to buy quality shares at a discount. Harshil Patel looks at three…

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Is this FTSE AIM stock primed for growth in 2022?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool details a FTSE AIM stock that could be primed for growth in 2022 and beyond. Should he add…

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What’s next for the IAG share price in 2022?

| Alan Oscroft

The International Consolidated Airline (LON: IAG) share price is in the dumps again, early in 2022. I think it could…

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1 FTSE 250 stock to buy for long-term growth

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan explores a FTSE 250 stock he believes is primed to grow in the long term and explains why…

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22 dividend stocks to buy and hold for passive income in 2022

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers ignores the recent market volatility and selects 22 dividend shares he'd buy for the passive income they throw…

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6 simple strategies to slash your soaring energy bills

| Vee Tardrew

With the country facing a cost of living crisis and skyrocketing energy prices, Vee Tardew looks at six strategies you…

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4 financial scams to watch out for in 2022

| Ruby Layram

Unsure about how to protect yourself from fraudsters? Ruby Layram explores four key financial scams that you should be aware…

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4 ways to make the most out of my Stocks and Shares ISA in 2022

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how he can use the upcoming Stocks and Shares ISA deadline to his advantage, as well as…

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Personal Finance

Pensions: most commonly asked questions answered by experts

| Sean LaPointe

Pensions can be a tricky subject to navigate. To help you understand them, here are answers to some of the…

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The Helium One share price almost doubled this month. Should I buy as it falls?

| Christopher Ruane

The Helium One share price has surged in January, at one point showing a 94% gain in a few weeks.…

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Stock market crash? I’m following Warren Buffett

| Roland Head

Are we heading for another stock market crash? Roland Head explains why he's aiming to follow Warren Buffett and stay…

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Will the National Insurance hike be scrapped? 3 reasons why it might be

| Karl Talbot

National Insurance is set to be hiked for millions of workers from April. Here are three reasons why I think…

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Tighter mortgage rules: are first-time buyers and those remortgaging in trouble?

| Victor Garrett

Lenders have noticed that many families might not be able to afford mortgages and are tightening their lending rules. What…

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Inflation: who pays the most?

| Rosemary McEwen

Inflation causes price rises in supermarkets. And it seems some of us experiencing higher price rises than our fellow shoppers.…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I think could soar in February!

| Royston Wild

I think these FTSE 100 stocks could surge in value next month. But should I buy them for my Stocks…

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5 most popular passive investment funds for your stocks and shares ISA

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Passive investment funds are a popular choice for stocks and shares ISA investors. Alice Guy takes a look at the…

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Why I think rising US interest rates could be bullish for this ETF

| Niki Jerath

Markets have tanked in recent days because of fears about US interest rate rises. I’m looking at why these increases…

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Revealed! Why a house price crash could now be on the cards

| Karl Talbot

House prices in the UK are near all-time highs. Yet a big development on Monday suggests prices could fall in…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in the FTSE 100 for passive income in 2022

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Suraj Radhakrishnan picks two FTSE 100 shares from his watchlist that could boost his passive income and help beat inflation…

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2 shares I’ve bought in the tech stock correction

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Technology shares have taken a big hit in 2022. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two tech stocks he has just bought…

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Here’s how I’m aiming to join the UK’s 2,000 ISA millionaires!

| Royston Wild

The number of millionaires making their fortunes with Stocks and Shares ISAs has rocketed! Here's how I'd like to make…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to buy in the stock market meltdown

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the last week, the UK's FTSE 100 index has fallen significantly. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two beaten-up Footsie stocks…

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These were the shares most bought by UK investors last week

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

George Sweeney checks out the most-bought shares on the Hargreaves Lansdown platform last week and offers some investing insights and…

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1 FTSE 250 stock that could double my money in 2022

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he thinks this FTSE 250 stock has the potential to rise 100% in 2022 as it…

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UK shares: 1 growth stock on AIM I’d buy today

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The Alternative Investment Market is a place to find UK shares with explosive growth potential. Here's one I'd buy for…

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The stock market has tanked. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The stock market is having a bit of meltdown right now. Yesterday, the FTSE 100 was down 2.6%. Here's what…

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Should I use buy-to-let or stocks and shares for passive income?

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool weighs up the pros and cons of using buy-to-let property to generate passive income compared to stocks and…

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3 penny stocks to buy in February!

| Royston Wild

I'm hunting for the best penny stocks to buy for my shares portfolio. These three hot UK shares are high…

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Can Lloyds dividends come back strongly in 2022?

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds (LON: LLOY) dividend has crept back to positive territory, as we await 2021 news. Will 2022 get it…

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1 fund I’ve been buying during the market crash

| Paul Summers

January's US market crash has been a rude awakening for investors. Paul Summers is taking advantage by snapping up this…

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I’d follow Warren Buffett and buy cheap US shares

| Rupert Hargreaves

These cheap US shares could be the sort of companies Warren Buffett would like to include in his portfolio, says…

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Mid-cap payouts have exploded! 2 UK dividend stocks I’d buy today

| Royston Wild

Dividends from mid-cap stocks have leapt over the past 12 months. I think these UK dividend stocks could remain top…

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Can BT shares really carry on surging?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

BT shares have had a storming 12 months, and have surged in 2022 already. Can the stock maintain this momentum?…

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A FTSE 100 share I’ll avoid at all costs

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he would avoid this FTSE 100 company with its premium valuation and mixed growth prospects.

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The US stock market crash is here! What am I doing?

| Stuart Blair

Over the past few weeks, many stocks have continued to get battered, amounting to a stock market crash. What is…

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett and buying these cheap growth stocks

| Stuart Blair

Growth stocks have crashed recently, to prices not seen since before the pandemic. But following Warren Buffett's advice, here's what…

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With the economy bracing for inflation fighting interest rate hikes, is now the time to invest in banking stocks?

| Tommy Williams

With rate hikes expected to combat inflation, are UK banking stocks good investments? Or has the potential for profit increases…

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House prices keep on rising: 10 ways to get the best price for your property

| Helen Dewdney

House prices soared again in December. The UK monthly property transactions data shows that there was a rise in prices of…

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