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Why I need to earn passive income during times of high inflation

| Manika Premsingh

If passive income was important for Manika Premsingh before, it is even more so now, as the cost of living…

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3 easy steps I would take to start investing

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains three simple steps he would take if he decided to start investing. They may seem simple, but…

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Should I buy these FTSE 100 shares, or avoid them like the plague?

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best cheap FTSE 100 stocks to buy for my portfolio in 2022. Should I snap up…

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I was on the money about the BT share price. Here’s what I’d do now

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool turned positive on the BT share price in 2020. Since then, the stock has outperformed. Here's what he…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy in a stock market crash in 2022

| Stephen Wright

If rising interest rates bring about another stock market crash in 2022, I’ll be looking to buy these three FTSE…

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Personal Finance

Inflation worries? 3 tips to help with the rising cost of living

| Karl Talbot

UK inflation is continuing to accelerate. So if you're struggling with the rising cost of living, here are three tips…

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House prices too high this year? 7 alternatives to private renting

| Rosemary McEwen

Caught between rising house prices and renting from a private landlord? There may be other ways to find a place…

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Current accounts battle: large banks cede more market share to digital rivals

| Sean LaPointe

The days of high street banks dominating the current accounts market may be coming to an end as digital banks…

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Personal Finance

Property sales on the rise according to HMRC: is this really the case?

| Karl Talbot

According to HMRC, property sales are on the rise. But do these stats tell us the full story about the…

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5 unique tips to get your New Year’s finance resolutions back on track!

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here are five expert personal finance tips to help you throughout 2022, even if you’ve already broken some New Year…

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1 inflation-proof FTSE 100 stock I’d invest £1,000 in now

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 stock is a great hedge against inflation because of the nature of its products, as seen in…

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1 growth share down 70% that I would buy

| Christopher Ruane

This UK growth share has lost 70% over its value in just 12 months. Christopher Ruane explains why he would…

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2 dividend stocks for 2022

| Andrew Woods

Dividends are a great way to generate income – Andrew Woods investigates some of the most lucrative dividend stocks on…

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2 REITS to buy and hold to make a passive income!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details two real estate investment trusts he would add to his holdings to make himself a passive income…

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BT customers beware! You’re facing higher bills in 2022

| Jennifer Laird

BT customers could see their bills rise significantly from March 2022. If you're with BT, here's a look at what…

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Could the 2022 Lloyds dividend boost the share price?

| Christopher Ruane

Could the 2022 Lloyds dividend lead to the bank's share price increasing? Christopher Ruane reckons it could and plans to…

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The Netflix share price dropped 20%. Should I buy the stock today?

| Harshil Patel

The Netflix share price dropped 20% overnight after disappointing subscriber growth. Is it an over-reaction or a cause for concern?…

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Here’s a FTSE 100 tech stock I can’t ignore in 2022!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool details a FTSE 100 tech stock that has performed well in recent times. He believes this momentum will…

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2 hot tech shares to buy now as they fall

| Christopher Ruane

Tech stocks have been falling recently. Our writer has identified two tech shares to buy now for his portfolio that…

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Personal Finance

Think-tank calls for a faster State Pension age increase

| Atanas Nikolaev

A look at the current review of the State Pension age and alternatives offered by a think-tank on the impact…

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1 stock I’d buy hand over fist if there is a stock market crash in 2022

| Jabran Khan

This Fool details a FTSE 100 top performing stock he would add to his holdings in the event of a…

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3 reasons to focus on passive income investments in 2022

| Manika Premsingh

If there is any time to earn passive income, that is now, believes Manika Premsingh. One reason is that FTSE…

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A cheap UK growth stock to buy right now

| Kevin Godbold

This business is emerging from a troubled period but growth looks set to be a feature in the years ahead.…

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Where will the Royal Mail share price go in 2022?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Royal Mail share price is up by double-digits in the last year, but can the momentum continue in 2022?…

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Where will the Rolls-Royce share price go in 2022?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Rolls-Royce share price is not having a great start to 2022, but will the business end the year on…

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Is the Helium One share price about to surge again?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Helium One share price is back on the rise after crashing last year. Is this stock about to explode…

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Peloton shares crashed 24% yesterday. Is now the time to buy?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at the circulating media reports around Peloton that caused the share price to fall yesterday,…

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After the failed GlaxoSmithKline bid, where will the ULVR share price go from here?

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he thinks the outlook for the ULVR share price is improving slowly as the company refocuses…

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Personal Finance

What is personal cash flow and why is it important?

| Ruby Layram

If your New Year's resolution was to get on top of your finances, it may be time to look at…

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Personal Finance

Revealed! The industries and jobs that offer the most work from home opportunities

| Sean LaPointe

Are you hoping to land a work from home job in 2022? Here are the industries and jobs offering the…

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Personal Finance

State Pension increase: is it enough to beat inflation?

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Is the State Pension increase enough to keep pace with inflation? Alice Guy takes a look and suggests some ways…

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The Rivian share price is now below the IPO level! Is this a bargain?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at the fall in the Rivian share price recently since its blockbuster IPO to see…

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2 top metaverse stocks I’d buy as a long-term investor

| Dan Appleby, CFA

I’ve been searching for the best metaverse stocks to take advantage of this growing industry. Here are three I’d buy…

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Stock market crash: 3 FTSE 100 shares to buy for protection

| Rupert Hargreaves

These could be some of the best FTSE 100 shares to buy now to provide protection against a stock market…

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The Cineworld share price surges. Should I buy the stock?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The Cineworld share price is surging, making it the best-performing stock in the FTSE 250 so far this year. Is…

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Are we about to see a stock market crash?

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool outlines the strategy he is using to prepare for a stock market crash, as economic uncertainty grows and…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy for growth in 2022

| Roland Head

FTSE 100 stocks can be fast growers too. Roland Head looks at three heavyweights with big growth forecasts, including an…

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A FTSE 100 share and a FTSE 250 stock I plan to hold for years!

| Royston Wild

I think these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares could make me terrific long-term returns. Here's why I plan to…

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

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he would aim to start to build passive income streams by investing £5 a day in…

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Here’s how I’d invest £10k in FTSE 100 shares right now

| Harshil Patel

Could it be time for the FTSE 100 to shine? Harshil Patel considers this question and looks at where he’d…

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