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A practical way I’d earn passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Instead of time-consuming ideas like drop shipping, here is a practical way I would start to earn passive income.

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Bitcoin plus Tesla equals a $1.5trn market bubble shunned by my ISA!

| Cliff D'Arcy

As the prices of Bitcoin and Tesla stock soar, these two market bubbles keep blowing bigger. Here's why these two…

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Is the Premier Oil share price too cheap?

| Rupert Hargreaves

As the company embarks on a transformative merger, now could be a great time for me to buy the Premier…

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I believe these are the best FTSE 100 shares to buy in 2021

| Matthew Dumigan

The UK's top index has made a strong start to 2021. With that in mind, here’s my selection of the…

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FTSE 100 shares: here’s where I’d invest £20k now to make a passive income

| Peter Stephens

Making a passive income with FTSE 100 shares could be a sound move. A number of sectors and companies continue…

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Forget gold and Bitcoin. I’d buy dirt-cheap shares now to achieve financial freedom

| Peter Stephens

Investing money in dirt-cheap shares could be a more logical move than buying gold or Bitcoin following their recent price…

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Forget gold! Here’s how £20k could make you a million

| Kirsteen Mackay

With the price of gold slipping, I think the stock market offers a better route to making a million pounds.…

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How to find dividend shares in 2021

| Karl Loomes

With Covid-19 uncertainty still dominating the markets, here is how Karl Loomes finds dividend shares this year.

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3 reasons why I think this FTSE 250 share’s price could double soon

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 250 stock is a big gainer today following its positive trading update. Here’s why it can gain even…

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Passive income is my key to happy investing: how I’d start today

| Tom Rodgers

Starting to generate passive income through stocks and shares could make 2021 a brilliant year. So how did I start…

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Rolling in the sourdough

| Sam Robson

MyWalletHero editor-in-chief Sam Robson is beginning 2021 as he means to go on - with a sourdough starter to help…

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Eviction notices banned for 6+ weeks: all you need to know

| Sean LaPointe

Eviction bans have been extended for six weeks in England and longer in Wales and Scotland. Here's everything you need…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy to achieve financial freedom

| Manika Premsingh

It's possible to gain financial freedom with FTSE 100 investments, if we invest right. Here are three stocks that Manika…

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3 UK stocks I’d buy for passive income to retire early

| Jon Smith

With dividend yields all above 4%, Jonathan Smith explains why he likes Rio Tinto, National Grid and Diversified Gas and…

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FTSE 100 tracker funds: why I won’t be buying one in 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

While Edward Sheldon believes that UK shares could do well in 2021, he isn't going to invest in a FTSE…

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Are Barclays shares a buy now?

| Royston Roche

Is it the right time for private investors to buy into the UK banking stocks? Let us carefully analyse Barclays…

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Top stocks for 2021! 2 UK shares I reckon will EXPLODE in value this year

| Royston Wild

I've been thinking about which UK shares to buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA. Here are two top stocks…

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Covid-19: all UK arrivals required to show negative test result

| Sean LaPointe

You'll need to show a negative Covid-19 test result before travelling to the UK according to the government's new rules.…

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Passive income investors: how I’d invest in dividend stocks in 2021

| Peter Stephens

Investing in a diverse range of dividend stocks with defensive characteristics could be a sound means of obtaining a passive…

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No savings at 40? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to retire on a growing passive income

| Peter Stephens

Following Warren Buffett’s investment strategy could produce a worthwhile passive income in retirement – even from a standing start at…

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2 UK shares I’d buy TODAY for 2021 and beyond

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool takes a look at some of his favourite UK shares for 2021, which he thinks could provide investors…

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The Bitcoin price tumbles! FCA crypto warning shows why I’m better off buying UK shares

| Royston Wild

The Bitcoin price has crashed AGAIN! Royston Wild explains why the FCA's new warning on cryptoassets has boosted his appetite…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy for a passive income in 2021

| Rupert Hargreaves

Some of the best dividend stocks can be found in the FTSE 100. Here are two of my favourites I'd…

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Savvy schoolchildren: 1 in 3 plan to save for retirement

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Research shows that a third of children are already planning to save for retirement. We take a look at what…

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Investing post-pandemic: 3 sectors showing signs of recovery

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

As vaccines signal a move toward the end of the pandemic, we take a look at recovering sectors showing promising…

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Rolls-Royce shares: 5 things I’d consider before buying in 2021

| Nadia Yaqub

Investors are paying Rolls-Royce shares a lot of attention, but does this mean I should buy in 2021? I've looked…

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I think these UK shares could deliver big gains in 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These UK shares have underperformed in recent years. Now that sentiment towards the UK market is improving, Ed Sheldon believes…

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How I’d find the best shares to buy now and hold forever in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Peter Stephens

Searching in unloved sectors and focusing on dividends could be a means of finding the best shares to buy now…

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Royal Mail shares: should I buy for 2021?

| Nadia Yaqub

Royal Mail shares have had a good run since March 2020. But I've identified four things I think investors like…

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Are easyJet, IAG and Rolls-Royce the best shares to buy at today’s prices?

| G A Chester

The share prices of easyJet, IAG and Rolls-Royce have had a tumultuous 12 months. But could they now be the…

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When do I need a consent to let from my lender?

| Sean LaPointe

A consent to let can be the perfect solution if you have to move out of your property but can't…

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Investing in stocks is fun! Why I think we should all strive to make a million

| Kirsteen Mackay

I think stock market investing is fun and everyone should try it. Striving to make a million can bring untold…

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Argo Blockchain shares: will they help me retire early?

| Paul Summers

Argo Blockchain (LON:ARB) shares were the most popular buy on Hargreaves Lansdown last week. Paul Summers considers whether he should…

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My top 7 FTSE dividend stocks for building a growing passive income

| Kevin Godbold

I’d choose shares with strong, high-quality underlying businesses capable of raising their dividends a bit each year to build a…

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The Rolls-Royce share price fell by 53% in 2020. Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The pandemic has decimated the aerospace industry, and with it, the Rolls-Royce share price. Zaven Boyrazian explores whether now is…

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Why I think the FTSE 100 offers plenty of stock investing opportunity in 2021

| Kirsteen Mackay

The FTSE 100 is rising, with Brexit done and vaccines being rolled out, I think investing in UK stocks could…

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Forget the Cash ISA. I’d invest £20k in the best UK shares for passive income

| Paul Summers

Don't save, invest! Paul Summers explains why the stock market offers a far better way of generating passive income over…

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Scottish Mortgage shares: 5 reasons why I’ll buy in 2021

| Nadia Yaqub

Scottish Mortgage shares have delivered stellar gains in 2020. Will this impressive performance continue? Nadia Yaqub takes a closer look.

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Shares to buy in 2021: 2 FTSE 100 stocks I like for my ISA right now

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith talks through BP and the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust as two of his preferred shares to add to…

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NYSE, Nasdaq, and London Stock Exchange: what makes them all different?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Understanding some of the most popular stock exchanges, like the NYSE, is useful for any investor. We explore what makes…

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