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Personal Finance

Turkey and TV: almost half of Brits plan to stream more TV this Christmas

| Jennifer Laird

As the UK turns to streaming services for TV this Christmas, here's how you can beat spiralling subscription costs and…

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Personal Finance

Keen for an income boost? Check out these side hustle ideas for 2022

| Karl Talbot

Having a side hustle is now commonplace, with almost half of Brits earning a second income. So what are some…

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1 ETF I’m considering as we head into 2022

| Niki Jerath

I think that business in 2022 is going to be driven by a rapid rise in online shopping. Here’s one…

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Personal Finance

These FTSE 100 companies are set to pay big dividends in 2022

| Karl Talbot

FTSE 100 members returned £82 billion in share dividends in 2021, and 2022 is set to be an even better…

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Here’s how I’m trying to position myself for a potential Santa Claus rally!

| Niki Jerath

Last year the markets rallied in December. I’m trying to position myself with this FTSE 100 exchange-traded fund in case…

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3 ways I’d invest £38.50 a week in the FTSE 100

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith trims back his lunch expenses and considers the best ways that he can invest the money saved in…

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Top FTSE 250 stocks to buy for 2022

| Dan Appleby, CFA

There are some excellent stocks in the FTSE 250 that offer both growth and income characteristics. Here are some I'm…

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Passive income: 6 insanely high dividend stocks available right now

| James Reynolds

Passive income is the dream most of us want to achieve. James Reynolds lays out six of the UK's highest…

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This penny share is up 38%. I’d buy

| Christopher Ruane

After a 38% increase over the past year, can this penny share keep increasing? Our writer explains why he thinks…

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Personal Finance

HSBC bank customer? Don’t get caught out by this app change!

| Karl Talbot

HSBC has made a significant change to its mobile banking app, leaving many of its customers unhappy. Here's what you…

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A growth stock I think could double in 2022

| Stuart Blair

Growth stocks have struggled in recent months, due to inflationary pressures. Stuart Blair thinks that this e-commerce stock can double…

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How I’m aiming to retire early with £1m

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves outlines the strategy he believes will help him achieve his target of retiring early with £1m.

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Why I’d buy Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares for 2022

| Roland Head

The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust share price has been falling. Is it time to buy the dip? Roland Head investigates.

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3 hot UK growth shares I’d buy for 2022

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer picks out three UK growth shares he would consider buying for his portfolio now hoping for continued success…

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Where will the Tesla share price go in 2022?

| Charlie Keough

In this article, Charlie Keough looks back at the Tesla share price in 2021 and explores what 2022 has in…

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3 nearly-penny stocks I’d buy if stock markets crash

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for cheap UK shares to buy as stock markets threaten to crash again. Here are three almost-penny stocks…

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A no-brainer FTSE 100 stock to buy and 1 to avoid in 2022

| Stuart Blair

Here’s one FTSE 100 stock I think will perform excellently in 2022, and another that I think could be set…

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Shares to buy in a stock market crash

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why these four companies are on his list of equities to buy in a possible stock market…

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4.6%+ dividend yields! Should I buy these cheap FTSE 100 shares?

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for the best cheap FTSE 100 shares to buy for my portfolio in 2022. Should I add these…

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How I aim for great investment returns in uncertain stock markets

| Manika Premsingh

The stock markets have once again been thrown into uncertainty because of the Omicron variant. Here is how Manika Premsingh…

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The Asos share price has fallen 52% in 2021. Is it a strong buy for 2022?

| Stephen Bhasera

The Asos share price has remained depressed in a year where markets have largely recovered. In this article, I examine…

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Personal Finance

State Pension age set to rise, but government told to address this BIG ISSUE first

| Sean LaPointe

A look at why the government is being urged to address healthy life expectancy inequalities before legislating the raise of…

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The Boohoo share price shot up on Friday! Should I buy now?

| Dylan Hood

The Boohoo share price jumped over 13% on Friday after after a sharp fall the day before due to a…

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My 3 best stocks to buy for income in 2022

| Cliff D'Arcy

With interest rates still close to zero, I can't rely on savings accounts for passive income. Here are three of…

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How to invest in shares to benefit from any Santa Rally this year

| Andy Ross

It can be tricky to think about how to invest in shares but here Andy Ross lays out his plan…

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Here’s 1 penny stock recovery play!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is on the lookout for the best penny stocks and identifies a recovery play pick that could bounce…

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Will Tesla stock soar another 38% in 2022?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Tesla stock price has surged by nearly 38% in 12 months. Will Elon Musk's car company make him another…

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Personal Finance

Here are the most popular shares for UK investors last week!

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

George Sweeney reveals the most popular stocks and shares for UK investors on the Hargreaves Lansdown platform last week.

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Personal Finance

How to save £400 by consolidating your debts through remortgaging

| Victor Garrett

Inflation, interest rates and bills are rising, and as a result, debt is too. Could you save £400 by consolidating…

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Personal Finance

7 ways to cut costs this winter as inflation continues to rise

| Victor Garrett

As rising inflation bites, could you end up dipping into your savings this winter? Here are seven ways you could…

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What’s going on with the Keywords Studios share price?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The Keywords Studios share price popped almost 7% today after the release of a trading update. Is the stock now…

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3 reasons why the FTSE 100 is down 165 points already today

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at the sea of red on his screen this morning and talks through why the…

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Investing Articles

Why did the Boohoo share price fall over 20% last week?

| Charlie Keough

After a poor performance in 2021, here Charlie Keough looks at why the Boohoo share price fell over 20% last…

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Personal Finance

67% of investors regret their decisions: how to avoid impulsive investing

| Ruby Layram

Have you ever regretted buying into a stock or share? A recent survey shows that many investors do. Here's how…

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4 Warren Buffett tips I’ll be using in 2022

| Paul Summers

2022 may turn out to be a marvellous year for markets, or one we'll want to forget. A bit of…

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FTSE 100 shares to buy today as markets plunge

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he would be happy to buy these five FTSE 100 stocks for his portfolio right now…

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Can Royal Mail shares beat the market again in 2022?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Royal Mail shares have the potential to produce a positive return next year, argues Rupert Hargreaves, who would buy the…

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Personal Finance

More than 1 in 4 Brits took out a loan in 2021 – but not for the reasons you think

| Diana Bocco

Brits are borrowing money at a record pace in 2021 - but much of that borrowed money is not being…

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Investing Articles

5 Stocks and Shares ISA buys for 2022

| Rupert Hargreaves

These income and growth stocks could be the perfect addition to a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2022, says this…

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How I’d invest £500 for 2022 and beyond

| Kevin Godbold

The figures in this illustration demonstrate exactly why I invest in stocks and shares with the aim of building wealth.…

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