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My top 3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy for 2021

| James J. McCombie

Buying FTSE 100 dividend stocks and reinvesting the dividends is a potentially potent way to build wealth. Here are my…

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4 UK shares (including a FTSE 100 stock) I’d buy in my ISA and hold until 2030

| Royston Wild

Worried about buying UK shares for 2021? Royston Wild looks at four UK stocks he reckons will thrive this year…

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Everything you need to know about the new coronavirus business grants offered by the government

| Sean LaPointe

The government has announced business grants of up to £9,000 to support businesses affected by Covid restrictions. Here's what you…

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Why is the Trainline share price down 7% today?

| Karl Loomes

As it launches a new convertible bond issue, the potential dilution forces the Trainline share price 7% lower.

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Covid-19: how to get a refund on cancelled holiday bookings

| Sean LaPointe

Here's everything you need to know about getting refunds from airlines and travel operators for flights and holiday bookings cancelled…

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Start the new year right with a 52-week savings challenge!

| Diana Bocco

If you’re one of the many Brits struggling to save, the 52-week challenge could be a good and fun way…

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Forget cash, buy-to-let, Bitcoin and Premium Bonds. I’m buying UK shares to get rich this year

| Harvey Jones

I reckon that UK shares have the power to beat a basket of other investment options in 2021, so that's…

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How I’d invest in REIT stocks to earn a passive income

| Peter Stephens

Investing money in a diverse range of REIT stocks while they trade at low prices could be a means of…

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Argo Blockchain: Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying. Should I buy too?

| Nadia Yaqub

Argo Blockchain shares have soared since last December. Nadia Yaqub investigates the reasons behind the rally and asks if it's…

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Investing: 5 key lessons from 2020

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

2020 was a year like no other. Some stocks tanked while others outperformed. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at five key…

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10 UK shares I’d buy in 2021 to boost my wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Looking for the best UK shares in 2021? Zaven Boyrazian shares his top 10 stocks he thinks are perfectly positioned…

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5 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy for a passive income

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves highlights five FTSE 100 income stocks he believes have all the hallmarks of passive income champions.

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Bitcoin price boom! Why the Argo Blockchain share price is up 1,600% in 3 months

| Tom Rodgers

The Argo Blockchain share price is booming! Is the soaring Bitcoin price the reason for its spectacular rise? Tom Rodgers…

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GSK’s share price has fallen. I’d buy the stock today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

GSK's share price has fallen from near 1,800p to around 1,400p over the last year. Edward Sheldon believes it offers…

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Income investing: is this 9.5% dividend-yield FTSE 250 stock too good to be true?

| Jon Smith

Diversified Gas and Oil has been increasing the dividend due to good financial performance. Jonathan Smith investigates whether it's a…

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Why I believe Barclays and Lloyds shares could double

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he believes Lloyds shares are deeply undervalued at current levels and could produce large total returns.

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Reinvest dividends to make a million! Warren Buffett suggests value stocks and I agree

| Kirsteen Mackay

To make a million, I'm following billionaire Warren Buffett's buy-and-hold approach to investing, seeking out value stocks and reinvesting dividends.

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New to investing? I’d buy this FTSE 100 share to kickstart my portfolio

| Noah Riley

This FTSE 100 share is suitable for any new investor as I believe it offers strong turnaround potential, says Fool…

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Forget buy to let. I’d buy these cheap FTSE 100 shares to make a fortune instead

| Andy Ross

I think cheap FTSE 100 shares can really help us make big returns from investing in the stock market and…

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Here’s how I’d invest in the best shares now to make a £30k passive income in retirement

| Peter Stephens

Investing money in the best shares now could lead to a surprisingly large passive income in retirement. They may deliver…

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Brexit: can I still take my pet abroad when travelling to Europe?

| Jennifer Laird

Pet travel rules have changed since Brexit. Let's take a look at the main changes and how they affect your…

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3 ‘ARK Invest’ stocks I’d buy for my ISA today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ARK Invest ETFs have delivered huge returns for investors recently. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three ARK stocks he'd buy for…

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5% dividend yields! Is this UK share a top ISA buy or an investor trap I’ll avoid?

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 share offers market-smashing dividend yields. But is it a risk too far for UK share investors? Royston…

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FTSE 100 shares: is the stock market bubble set to burst?

| Peter Stephens

Could a FTSE 100 crash be due after its recent rally caused a stock market bubble? Maybe. But looking beyond…

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What are the best UK shares to buy now to double my money?

| Peter Stephens

These stocks could be among the best UK shares to buy now. They may deliver 100% returns over the long…

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6.5% dividend yields! 2 UK shares I’d buy in my ISA for 2021 and hold for a decade

| Royston Wild

Looking for dividend heroes in these uncertain times? I think these UK shares are brilliant buys for 2021 and beyond!…

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How I’d invest £750 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA to make a million

| Peter Stephens

Investing money on a regular basis via a Stocks and Shares ISA could lead to high returns that increase an…

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These 5 UK shares have all slumped since October. I’d buy 2 today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

While the FTSE 100 has surged over 15% in the past three months, these five cheap UK shares got left…

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Can tradespeople continue to work in tier 5?

| Sean LaPointe

An overview of what tier 5 lockdown restrictions mean for tradespeople, including whether they can continue to work.

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These were the best shares to buy a month ago. I’d eagerly buy 1 today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

As UK shares get off to a positive start in 2021, these were the FTSE 100's five best shares to…

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Lloyds Bank and Cineworld shares: Here’s what I’m doing about them now

| Manika Premsingh

While both Lloyds Bank and Cineworld have suffered because of the corona-crisis, they also have hope ahead of them. Are…

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Here’s the top-performing FTSE 100 stock over the past 5 years. You’ll be surprised!

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith looks and is slightly surprised to see Anglo-American sitting as the top performing stock in the FTSE 100…

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My 2 best shares for 2021

| Karl Loomes

As the New Year starts, now is the perfect time to look for investments that should do well this year.…

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Here’s how I’d invest in shares today to achieve financial freedom

| Peter Stephens

A strategy to invest in shares today could lead to high returns in the long run. It may even provide…

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Up almost 10% today, but is Greggs one of the best shares to buy now?

| Kevin Godbold

Greggs has been nimble and responsive to the demands of the coronavirus crisis while keeping a steady eye on its…

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Personal Finance

Winter lockdown: can I view a property?

| Rosemary McEwen

During the strict winter lockdown, everyone must 'stay at home'. But what if you want to move house? Can you…

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2 UK shares I’ve bought for the national lockdown

| Rupert Hargreaves

Here at the Motley Fool, we believe in long-term investing. With that in mind, here are the two UK shares…

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6%+ dividend yields! A cheap UK share I’d buy in my ISA for 2021 and hold for 10 years

| Royston Wild

Looking for brilliant UK shares to buy for 2021? Here's a top FTSE 100 stock I'd buy now and cling…

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Did the 2020 market crash create a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get rich in 2021?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The 2020 market crash has provided an array of undervalued stocks at prices not seen since the financial crisis. Zaven…

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Pandemic: 25% of Brits considering a second job

| Kate Anderson

Thinking about a second job to boost your income during the pandemic? We break down what jobs are out there…

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