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2 Cathie Wood ARK stocks I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ARK Invest's Cathie Wood is one of the biggest names in investing right now. Here are two stocks she owns…

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57% of people took steps to boost their savings last lockdown

| Diana Bocco

A year of lockdowns has changed money habits in the UK, and many Brits have chosen to boost their savings.…

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What happens to my pension when I change jobs?

| Sean LaPointe

Planning to change jobs soon and wondering what happens to your current pension and its benefits? Here's everything you need…

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Why I’d buy dirt-cheap shares now and aim to hold them for a decade

| Peter Stephens

Buying dirt-cheap shares today and holding them for the long run could be a profitable strategy in a likely economic…

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3 steps I’d take to find top dividend shares to buy in March and beyond

| Peter Stephens

Searching for dividend shares with solid track records of shareholder payouts, defensive appeal and sound growth strategies could be a…

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3 mistakes passive income investors can make when investing in dividend stocks

| Peter Stephens

Avoiding these three common mistakes when buying dividend stocks for a passive income could lead to less risk and higher…

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A FTSE 250 share I’d pick to buy and hold

| Christopher Ruane

The FTSE 250 contains some attractive stocks. I've been looking for a pick I'd consider buying and holding - here's…

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Ocado was the worst-performing FTSE 100 share in February. Here’s why

| Jon Smith

Despite Ocado shares being up nearly 100% over the past year, a 23% drop in February saw it pick up…

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How I’d build a portfolio by investing in top shares now

| Peter Stephens

I think buying a diverse range of top shares today could be a sound means of generating impressive returns over…

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IAG was the best performing share in the FTSE 100 for February. Here’s why

| Jon Smith

Despite posting a large loss for 2020, IAG shares have been moving higher over the past month. Jonathan Smith explains…

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Warren Buffett letter wisdom led me to sell this FTSE 100 share

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett letters contain a wealth of investment advice. Here's how I used that advice to decide what to do…

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Stock market recovery: I’d invest in these 2 FTSE 100 shares today

| Conor Coyle

FTSE 100 stocks B&M (LSE:BME) and AstraZeneca (LSE:AZN) are two of my top picks for long-term growth following this stock…

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What is net worth?

| Jennifer Laird

Just what is net worth all about, anyway? Let's break down the meaning of this somewhat confusing term and what…

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Is the Legal & General share price good value?

| Andy Ross

Is the high yielding Legal & General share price good value, or a value trap that’ll see the share price…

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£2,000 to put to work? How I’d target a 1,000% return investing in shares

| Kevin Godbold

Here's my plan for achieving a 1,000% return on a £2,000 investment in shares without taking outsized risks on the…

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Personal Finance

How do I talk to my ageing parents about finances?

| Diana Bocco

Knowing how to talk to ageing parents about finances is never easy. We take a look at some useful strategies…

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Why today’s cheap shares could prove great value during the new bull market

| Peter Stephens

Buying cheap shares in high-quality companies now could produce high returns in the long run as the new bull market…

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What is coinbase?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Coinbase was the first place in the world to easily buy Bitcoin. Here’s everything you need to know about one…

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The Cineworld share price has soared 300%! Should I buy now?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Cineworld share price has produced big returns over the past few months. But there's no guarantee this will continue…

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5 UK shares I’d buy to hold until 2025

| Rupert Hargreaves

These five UK shares all have attractive qualities which could make them good investments to buy and hold for the…

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Why I’d ignore the Lloyds share price and buy this UK share from the FTSE 100

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price might look cheap right now. But it's not a UK share I'll buy for my ISA…

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Why I’d listen to Warren Buffett and prepare for a 2021 market crash

| Peter Stephens

I think following Warren Buffett’s strategy in preparing for unpredictable market events could be a sound long-term move.

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Stock market rally: I’d buy these FTSE 250 stocks

| Rupert Hargreaves

These FTSE 250 companies could prove to be a great way to invest in the stock market rally and achieve…

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Preference shares vs ordinary shares: what’s the difference?

| Kate Anderson

Confused about the difference between preference shares and ordinary shares? Don't be. We're here to answer your questions about preference…

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5 of the best growth shares to buy for 2021

| Rupert Hargreaves

With the outlook for the economy improving and a reopening plan in place, these could be some of the best…

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The FTSE 100 index: the best shares to buy now

| Rupert Hargreaves

These could be some of the best shares to buy now in the FTSE 100 index based on their growth…

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2 UK shares I’d buy in my ISA in March to help me retire comfortably

| Royston Wild

I think these top UK shares might be about to soar in value. Here's why I'd buy them in my…

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How to close a joint bank account

| Kate Anderson

Do you need to know how to close a joint bank account? We take you through what you need to…

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Why I think NOW might be a great time to buy the best UK shares

| Paul Summers

Markets have finally tumbled. Short-term shock or not, Paul Summers is looking to buy the best UK shares he can…

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Should I buy Lloyds Bank stock for my ISA or other cheap UK shares?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Shares in Lloyds Bank appear attractive as a recovery investment, but there could be other UK shares that offer better…

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5 UK dividend stocks with yields of 7% I’d buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

These UK dividend stocks all have attractive yields in excess of 7%, which makes them incredibly appealing in the current…

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2 of the best shares to buy now

| Rupert Hargreaves

These could be some of the best shares to buy now as the UK economy is allowed to open after…

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The Centrica share price: what I’m doing now

| Roland Head

Centrica's share price has fallen by 30% over the last year. Roland Head asks if he should continue holding the…

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2 of the best UK stocks to buy in March

| Royston Wild

These UK stocks are all set to update the market. Here's why I'd buy them for my Stocks and Shares…

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5 UK shares I’d buy with £5k today

| Rupert Hargreaves

Here are five UK shares with blue-chip credentials I'd buy with £5k, to help me invest in the UK's economic…

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No savings at 40? 3 myths that hold investors back

| Paul Summers

Investing offers the chance to increase one's wealth. So, why are people so put off by the stock market?

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FTSE 100 stocks: 3 to watch out for in March

| Paul Summers

These FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks all report to the market in March. How might investors react?

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How I’d earn passive income for the price of a bus ticket each day

| Christopher Ruane

My passive income list includes some ideas which work for just the cost of a bus ticket each day. This…

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Personal Finance

How to prepare for divorce

| Kate Anderson

If you are going through a divorce, it's important to know how to prepare. We break down the steps to…

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The DS Smith share price is rising! Here’s what I’d do now

| Conor Coyle

The DS Smith (LSE:SMDS) share price was boosted by news of a potential merger with another FTSE 100 company on…

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