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Best shares to buy: 4 top stocks to snap up for 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Most analysts expect shares to post further gains this year. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights four top stocks he likes for…

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Why I’ll buy UK shares in 2022 despite these 3 major risks!

| Royston Wild

The risks to the global economy and to corporate profits are rising. But I won't stop buying UK shares, despite…

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3 cheap UK shares under £4 to buy!

| Royston Wild

I'm looking to stretch my stock-investing budget as far as it can go. Here are three ultra-cheap UK shares I…

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State Pension age to rise to 68? I’m buying UK shares to try to protect myself!

| Royston Wild

It's important for me to find ways to make money as the State Pension age rises. Here's why I'm choosing…

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My top 5 stocks as we start 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been reviewing his investment portfolio over the last week. Here are his top five stock holdings as…

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3 stocks to buy for passive income in 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in dividend stocks can be a great way to generate passive income. Here, Ed Sheldon lists three stocks he’d…

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My plan to turn £5 a day into a passive income in 2022

| Harshil Patel

One of my favourite passive income ideas is to invest in dividend shares. Starting with just £5 a day here’s…

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Here’s where I’ll be investing my money in 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Here, Edward Sheldon discusses the investment accounts he'll be using in 2022, as well as the types of assets he'll…

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3 ‘nearly’ penny stocks to buy in 2022

| Royston Wild

I’m searching for ultra-cheap UK shares to buy for 2022. These three almost-penny stocks all cost less that 150p. Here’s…

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Wealth-building’s 2021 successes

| Malcolm Wheatley

The post-pandemic savings boom continues, albeit at a slower rate, as Covid restrictions limit spending. Finding the cash to invest…

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This is the best-performing FTSE 100 stock of 2021. Would I buy it now?

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock was always a good one to hold according to Manika Premsingh, but it surprised significantly to…

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2 top UK shares (including a 7.5% dividend yield) under £2 to buy!

| Royston Wild

I'm hunting for the best UK dividend shares to buy in 2022. Here are two I'm confident should thrive in…

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3 trends I believe could impact stock markets in 2022

| Manika Premsingh

2021 was a year when macros dominated stock market performance, according to Manika Premsingh. Will the pattern repeat in 2022?

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Here’s the best performing FTSE 100 stock of 2021. Should I buy now?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals the best-performing stock from the FTSE 100 this year, and weighs up whether the run can continue…

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How I’d invest £5k in top tech stocks right now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how he'd mix up top tech stocks in his portfolio, picking some established names and some newer…

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3 stock market predictions for 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Stocks performed well for investors in 2021, delivering double-digit gains. Here, Edward Sheldon shares what he thinks might happen in…

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Why I’d ignore Lloyds’ share price and buy other UK shares!

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price looks eye-poppingly cheap at current levels. But is the FTSE 100 bank nothing more than an…

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Dividends, defence and the metaverse. Here’s how I’m investing for 2022

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through where he'll be investing in 2022 based on his needs and his opinions of the top…

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My New Year’s resolution: following Warren Buffett’s investing principles to generate wealth and retire early

| Andrew Mackie

As a new year begins, I am looking to follow Warren Buffett’s investing rules to help me fulfill my dream…

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How I’d try to build a passive income in 2022 with £50 a week

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains how he would invest £50 a week in stocks and shares to generate a passive income from…

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With no savings at 40, I’d take 3 steps to aim for a bountiful retirement with shares

| Kevin Godbold

Let's face it, the State Pension alone is unlikely to give me bountiful financial resources in my golden years. But…

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5 easy Warren Buffett investment habits I’ll use in 2022

| Christopher Ruane

The investing wisdom of Warren Buffett remains as relevant as ever. Christopher Ruane highlights five Buffett habits he'll apply in…

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These are 2 of my best-performing FTSE 100 investments in 2021

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks have done particularly well in 2021 because the recovery increased demand for their products. Manika Premsingh…

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3 penny stocks to buy for 2022

| Rupert Hargreaves

These penny stocks could be some of the best shares to buy in 2022 for growth, says Rupert Hargreaves, who…

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Cineworld stock could be 2021’s worst FTSE 250 performer. Here’s what I’d do

| Manika Premsingh

Cineworld stock has had a particularly bad 2021, despite that fact that the first signs of recovery are here. Would…

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I was right to buy FTSE 250 stocks in 2021. Here’s what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 index performed well in 2021, as Manika Premsingh had expected. But will it continue to do well…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks to buy for 2022

| Rupert Hargreaves

These blue-chip companies could be two of the best FTSE 100 shares to buy for growth in 2022, says this…

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This could be the best performing FTSE 250 stock of 2021. Is it too late to buy?

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 250 stock has seen a meteoric rise in the past year, but past performance might not be repeated…

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4 penny stocks to buy in 2022!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best, cheap UK stocks to buy for the New Year. Here are several top-quality penny stocks…

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Personal Finance

5 money-saving tips to beat the National Insurance rise

| Rosemary McEwen

National Insurance is set to rise in 2022. Don't panic! The founder of voucher site Wethrift has some tips to…

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Personal Finance

5 exciting UK shares to keep an eye on in 2022!

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here are five UK shares to keep an eye on in 2022 from the experts over at Hargreaves Lansdown, along…

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Personal Finance

Are rents in cities finally going down?

| Victor Garrett

Demand for flats in cities outstripped demand for houses during autumn. Does this mean rent in cities has finally started…

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Here’s what happened to the Lloyds share price in 2021

| Cliff D'Arcy

It's been a good year for the Lloyds share price, which has leapt by 33% in 2021. But what about…

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Personal Finance

How I get free extra protection on my shopping (and how you can too)

| Karl Talbot

I follow two simple rules to maximise my consumer protection whenever I go on a shopping spree. Here's how you…

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These are 3 of my worst-performing investments in 2021. Here’s what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

In hindsight, Manika Premsingh thinks these were her riskiest investments. But does one year’s poor performance mean that she should…

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3 of 2021’s best-performing FTSE 100 stocks to buy for 2022

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks have already seen significant growth in 2021, but going by their long-term performances and prospects, Manika…

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3 penny stocks I’d buy to hold for the next 10 years!

| Royston Wild

As a long-term investor, I'm looking for UK shares I think will make me big returns over the next decade.…

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Investing in 2021: 7 key events that drove returns this year

| Cliff D'Arcy

2021 has been a year of outstanding investing returns, as US stocks, cryptocurrencies and global property prices soared. But it's…

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Personal Finance

Revealed! The cheapest way to watch live Premier League football

| Karl Talbot

Live Premier League football is the hottest ticket in town for TV broadcasters, but which platform offers the cheapest way…

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Could the Rolls-Royce share price turn £1k into £2.5k?

| Rupert Hargreaves

As the company rebuilds after the pandemic, the Rolls-Royce share price could return to 300p in the near term, argues…

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