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Personal Finance

When it rains, it hoards… The savings challenge with a difference!

| Diana Bocco

A savings challenge is a creative and painless way to set money aside. And smart money management apps like Plum…

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Investing Articles

Stock market rally! I think these FTSE 250 growth shares will continue rising in 2021

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out two growth stocks from the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) he thinks will continue to perform for investors…

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Personal Finance

6 retirement planning tips for 2021

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Proper retirement planning goes further than just having a pension plan. Here are our top tips for you to prepare…

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Investing Articles

The ITM Power share price: why I’d buy the stock today

| Rupert Hargreaves

The ITM Power share price has jumped by 500% since the beginning of 2021 and I think the company's growth…

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Will the Carnival share price skyrocket in 2021? Here’s what I think

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Covid-19 has decimated the travel industry. But now that vaccines are here, is the Carnival share price about to explode?…

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Investing Articles

I think these are 3 of the best shares to buy in 2021 to double my money

| Harshil Patel

I reckon it’s possible to double my money in 2021 and these three small companies could the best shares to…

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The Saga share price is up 30%! Should I buy or sell?

| Rupert Hargreaves

After rising 30% in the past few weeks, I think the Saga share price still looks like a value investment…

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Stock market rally: 3 UK shares I’d like to buy now

| Royston Roche

Royston Roche analyses 3 UK shares which he believes have great potential to outperform the stock market in the long…

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3 investment trusts I’d buy over Scottish Mortgage

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon holds Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust in high regard. However, he believes other growth trusts are safer investments right…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 250 growth shares I’d buy TODAY

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 250 is home to some great growth stocks. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two shares in the index he…

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Investing Articles

3 AIM growth stocks I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The UK's Alternative Investment Market can be a great place to look for growth stocks. Here are three AIM stars…

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Investing Articles

Can Boohoo shares touch 400p? Here’s what I think

| Nadia Yaqub

Boohoo shares rose above 400p in June 2020. Will this happen again? Nadia Yaqub takes a closer look at the…

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Investing Articles

No savings at 50? I’d invest in these top UK shares right now for my retirement pot

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith runs through the numbers on how much he could get from investing in top UK shares, starting at…

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Personal Finance

Here’s what you need to know about the Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC)

| Jennifer Laird

The Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) is replacing the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Here's what the changes could mean…

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Investing Articles

These are the top FTSE 100 risers so far this year. This is the one I’d buy

| Roland Head

The top three FTSE 100 risers so far in 2021 are all up by nearly 20%. Roland Head asks if…

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Investing Articles

£1k to invest? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to double my money investing in shares

| Peter Stephens

Using Warren Buffett’s investment principles could lead to higher returns when investing in shares than those offered by the wider…

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Investing Articles

Stock market crash: 3 cheap UK shares I’d buy today in an ISA to TREBLE my money

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why today is a great time to go bargain hunting for UK shares. Here are three top…

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Investing Articles

FTSE 100 fashion stock Burberry sees shares lifted by Q3 results. Would I invest?

| Kirsteen Mackay

FTSE 100 constituent Burberry is facing pandemic headwinds, but the future looks brighter. Is this a good investment for me…

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Investing Articles

£5k to invest in cheap UK shares? 3 stocks I’d buy in my ISA to make a million

| Royston Wild

I'm looking to get rich during the new bull market. Here are two cheap UK shares I think could help…

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Investing Articles

3 cheap UK stocks I’d buy for recovery and growth potential

| Kevin Godbold

I’m considering these three cheap UK stocks to play the market rally in shares and economic recovery in 2021 and…

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Investing Articles

The Babcock share price is at a 15-year low! Should I buy?

| G A Chester

The Babcock share price fell below 200p this week. Is it now one of the biggest bargains in the market,…

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Investing Articles

I’d forget the Rolls-Royce share price! This FTSE 100 stock is one of my top picks

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is avoiding the Rolls-Royce share price and picks this FTSE 100 stock which has been flourishing despite the…

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Investing Articles

The Pearson share price is leading the FTSE 100. Should I change my tune and buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Uncertainty has kept me away from the Pearson share price. But it's been climbing, and the latest news looks good.…

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Investing Articles

1 big risk to UK shares in 2021 and how I’d invest for great returns anyway

| Manika Premsingh

2021 has started on a promising note, but it’s still fraught with risk. Manika Premsingh would buy these UK shares…

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Investing Articles

Is this 5% yielding dividend stock a no-brainer?

| Kevin Godbold

This stock has risen a long way from its lows in 2016. But with a yield above 5%, is it…

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Personal Finance

Over a third of households set for January financial struggle

| Sean LaPointe

More than a third of UK households will face a financial struggle in January 2021. We've got a few tips…

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Investing Articles

Nick Train likes this FTSE 100 stock. Should I buy too?

| Nadia Yaqub

This FTSE 100 stock has been on Nick Train’s radar for some time, but he finally took the plunge and…

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Investing Articles

Lloyds vs Barclays vs NatWest: which FTSE 100 share would I buy for 2021’s recovery?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Shares in Lloyds, Barclays, and NatWest all had a horrible 2020. But which of these FTSE 100 shares would I…

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Investing Articles

How I’d invest in the 2021 stock market bubble

| Harshil Patel

Are US shares in a stock market bubble? If so, this is what I’d do to grow my money further…

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Investing Articles

Investing in shares: using growth and dividends to make a million

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing in shares is one of the best methods of growing wealth. Zaven Boyrazian shows how mixing growth with dividends…

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Is the IAG share price a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The IAG share price has risen - here's how I'd respond.

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Personal Finance

How do business incubators work?

| Sean LaPointe

A business incubator can foster the growth and success of your startup by providing resources you otherwise couldn't access. Here's…

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Personal Finance

Oyster cards, travelcards, and more: the cheapest ways to get around London

| Sam Robson

A brief personal history of my Oyster card, how contactless cards replaced it in my wallet, and other ways I've…

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Investing Articles

This is why the Wincanton share price has soared 13%!

| Royston Wild

The Wincanton share price is flying following the release of fresh financials. Royston Wild digs down to reveal why this…

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This is why FTSE 100 stock Pearson’s share price is rocketing!

| Royston Wild

The Pearson share price has just leapt to 16-month highs! Here's why the FTSE 100 giant has rocketed following fresh…

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Investing Articles

The Burberry share price is rising. Here’s why I’d buy

| Alan Oscroft

The Burberry share price has climbed since November. Here's why I see a resilient year, with attractive long-term prospects.

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Passive income investors: how I’d make £1,000 a month without working

| Peter Stephens

Buying high-quality dividend shares at cheap prices could lead to high returns in the long run, as well as a…

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Personal Finance

Should I move out of the city?

| Anne East

Now that remote working has become the norm, should you move out of the city? For renters, the move could…

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Personal Finance

Is there really such a thing as passive investments?

| Sam Robson

My honest take on passive investments, and what it might take me in terms of time and money to obtain…

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Investing Articles

6.5% dividend yields! 2 UK dividend shares I’d buy for 2021 in an ISA and hold forever

| Royston Wild

On the hunt for big dividends in 2021? Here are two top UK shares which should deliver HUGE shareholder payouts,…

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