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Personal Finance

How long does it take a cheque to clear?

| Fiona Vanier

Personal cheques aren't popular these days, but they still have their uses. Ever wondered how long it takes a cheque…

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Investing Articles

This UK e-commerce share’s soared 50% in value! Here’s why I’d buy it for my ISA

| Royston Wild

Looking for stocks to buy ahead of the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline? Here's a top UK share I'd buy…

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The TUI share price is falling. Here’s what I’m doing

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at recent TUI share price action and explains why he's not buying the travel group at the…

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Can the Micro Focus share price keep climbing?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Micro Focus share price has more than doubled in six months. Can the stock continue this growth? Zaven Boyrazian…

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Why I think the BT share price will keep rising in 2021

| Kevin Godbold

It looks like BT has arrested its operational decline and can now build on gains ahead, which could be reflected…

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The 88 Energy share price has quadrupled in March! This is why

| Royston Wild

The 88 Energy share price has soared to new multi-year peaks following more positive drilling news. Here's the latest update…

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Personal Finance

8 tips to help cut your car’s fuel costs

| Diana Bocco

Looking for ways to cut your fuel costs? With the average household spending over £1,000 a year on fuel, we…

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Investing Articles

At over 400p, this is what I’m doing with my Aviva shares

| Stuart Blair

Aviva shares have performed well in recent months, aided by strong management. Does Stuart Blair think this strong performance can…

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Investing Articles

FTSE 100: these 5 shares have crashed since Christmas! Which do I like today?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Since Christmas, these five FTSE 100 shares have crashed by up to 20%. But several are great businesses and I'd…

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Investing Articles

Best stocks to buy now: I think these 2 FTSE 100 shares are too cheap

| Rupert Hargreaves

These FTSE 100 companies have bright growth prospects. Considering their valuations, they could be some of the best shares to…

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Investing Articles

Arrival achieves impressive IPO share price! SPAC speculation or prime equity?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The hype and speculation surrounding SPAC IPOs continues. Is Arrival going to be a top EV stock investment or a…

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Investing Articles

3 of the best stocks to buy now in the FTSE 250

| Rupert Hargreaves

These could be some of the best stocks to buy now in the FTSE 250 considering their near-term income and…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I like owned by ‘Britain’s Warren Buffett’

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Portfolio manager Nick Train is often called ‘Britain’s Warren Buffett'. Here, Edward Sheldon discusses two FTSE 100 stocks he holds.

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Personal Finance

Can I get a mortgage if I’m self-employed?

| Sean LaPointe

Are you self-employed and wondering whether you can get a mortgage? We answer this common question and offer tips to…

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Investing Articles

Why I think the ITV share price is only getting started

| Paul Summers

The ITV plc (LON:ITV) share price has recovered strongly in recent months. Paul Summers thinks there might be more to…

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Investing Articles

The Hunting share price is fluctuating. Is this a good long-term investment?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Hunting's share price has recovered to its pre-pandemic level but remains volatile. Does it offer long-term shareholder value?

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Investing Articles

Hargreaves Lansdown investors are still buying Argo Blockchain. Should I?

| Paul Summers

The Argo Blockchain (LON:ARB) share price has likely made many people rich over the last few months. Is it too…

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Investing Articles

The Avacta share price has exploded in the past year. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details why the FTSE AIM-listed Avacta share price has exploded in the past 12 months and what he…

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 100 ‘reopening’ shares I’ll be watching in April

| Paul Summers

April could see big moves in several retail stocks. Paul Summers picks out three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares he thinks…

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Investing Articles

The Lloyds share price is up 76% in six months. Am I too late to buy?

| G A Chester

G A Chester explains how his view of Lloyds has changed, and gives his take on the upside potential and…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy Trustpilot shares after the IPO?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last week, Trustpilot listed on the London Stock Exchange through an IPO. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy…

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Investing Articles

3 penny stocks to buy now

| Paul Summers

Penny stocks are high-risk, but a few can deliver staggering returns. Paul Summers has picked out three shares he thinks…

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Personal Finance

Rent or buy: how to make the right choice

| Diana Bocco

Should you rent or buy? Purchasing a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you can make, so here…

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Investing Articles

3 cheap dividend stocks I’d buy now

| Rupert Hargreaves

These three dividend stocks look to me like some of the best income investments to buy now considering their outlooks…

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Personal Finance

When is the best time to buy a house?

| Victor Garrett

When is the best time to buy a house? We taksome e a look at some important considerations to make…

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Investing Articles

Growth investing: 5 UK shares to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

Five growth investing champions investors can buy today to profit from the improving outlook for UK shares over the next…

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Investing Articles

This is what I’d do about the GGP share price

| Rupert Hargreaves

The GGP share price has fallen more than 40% since the beginning of the year, this could be an opportunity…

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ISA investing: 2 of the best UK stocks to buy as the Covid-19 crisis continues

| Royston Wild

I think these two UK shares are a couple of the best stocks to buy during these confusing times. Here's…

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Personal Finance

The Irish are the most sustainable shoppers in the world!

| Sean LaPointe

The Irish are the most sustainable shoppers in the world according to a new study. We tell you more and…

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Investing Articles

ISA investing: a top FTSE 100 share I plan to own for 10 years!

| Royston Wild

I think this FTSE 100 dividend growth share is one of the best blue-chips that money can buy. Give me…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why I’d buy cheap FTSE 100 stocks right now and hold them to 2025

| Andy Ross

Cheap FTSE 100 stocks could well continue to do well as inflationary concerns return and sellers get concerned about frothy…

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Investing Articles

5 FTSE 100 index stocks to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

These five FTSE 100 recovery stocks could give investors exposure to the UK economic recovery over the next few years…

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Investing Articles

5 micro-cap shares to buy right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool outlines his best micro-cap shares to buy right now to invest in the UK economic recovery over the…

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5.5% dividend yields! Should I buy this FTSE 100 reopening stock today?

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 share offers big dividend yields as earnings are tipped to rebound. But is it really a top…

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Investing Articles

£400 to invest? Here’s how I’d look to make a 400% return investing in shares

| Andy Ross

Investing in shares can be very financially rewarding and here’s how I plan to make big returns from the stock…

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Investing Articles

The Royal Mail share price is up 230%: what next?

| Roland Head

The Royal Mail share price has been a top-10 performer in the FTSE 250 over the last year. Roland Head…

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy and hold for the long term

| Kevin Godbold

When it comes to selecting FTSE 100 shares, I'm keen on several of the smallest companies in the index, such…

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Investing Articles

My 7 top FTSE shares for April and beyond

| Kevin Godbold

I'd embrace the risks and aim to put every one of these shares in my Stocks and Shares ISA for…

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Personal Finance

Items that are VAT exempt in the UK

| Fiona Vanier

The UK government charges VAT on some goods and services. But do you know which ones are VAT exempt? This…

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Personal Finance

Who is Cathie Wood?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Cathie Wood is the latest investment manager to capture the imagination of the public and the media. But who is…

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