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Personal Finance

The 10 reasons you’re allowed to leave home in England’s third lockdown

| Sean LaPointe

England has entered a third national lockdown as a result of the increase in coronavirus cases. Here are the only…

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The 1 FTSE 100 stock I’ll be buying in a market crash

| Rupert Hargreaves

I'm waiting for a stock market crash to snap up market leaders. But there's one FTSE 100 stock, in particular,…

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The FTSE 100 index: here are 3 of my predictions for 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

2021 looks set to be an interesting year for the FTSE 100. Here, Edward Sheldon lists three lead index predictions…

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The 3 highest-paying FTSE 100 dividend shares and what I’d buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

These are the three highest-yielding dividend shares in the FTSE 100, but I'd only buy one of them based on…

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AstraZeneca shares: Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying. Should I buy too?

| Roland Head

AstraZeneca shares have fallen by more than 25% since last summer. Roland Head has been taking a fresh look. Is…

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Forget gold and Bitcoin. I’d follow Warren Buffett’s advice in 2021

| Peter Stephens

Warren Buffett’s advice to buy undervalued stocks could lead to higher returns than gold or Bitcoin in 2021, and in…

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5 UK shares I’d pick to double my money in 2021

| Christopher Ruane

It's not easy finding UK shares that could double in 2021 -- but here are five I think could pull…

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Personal Finance

2021 England winter lockdown: cheap ideas to keep children entertained

| Kate Anderson

Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained during the 2021 lockdown? We round up some of the best and…

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How I’d start earning passive income with just £50 a week

| Peter Stephens

Investing even modest amounts of money in dividend shares on a regular basis could produce a worthwhile passive income over…

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This FTSE 100 growth stock is up 22% already in 2021! Here’s why I’m keen to buy

| Jon Smith

Entain (formerly GVC) has enjoyed a strong start to the year thanks to takeover chatter. Jonathan Smith takes a closer…

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Next shares are up 50% in 6 months. Here’s why I’m buying

| Nadia Yaqub

Next shares have rallied since March 2020. With another UK lockdown under way, Nadia Yaqub wonders if she should buy…

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These are the FTSE 100’s biggest winners over 5 years. Which would I buy for 2021?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 has lagged far behind other stock major markets since 2016. But these five top shares have skyrocketed…

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5 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy now to capitalise on the stock market recovery

| Peter Stephens

These five FTSE 100 shares could deliver high returns in the long run as a stock market recovery takes hold…

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3 UK shares with 5%+ dividend yields I’d buy in an ISA for 2021

| Peter Stephens

Peter Stephens looks at three UK shares that could offer attractive dividend yields in 2021 and help his ISA produce…

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Stock market rally: I’d buy these 2 bargain UK shares right now to get rich in 2021

| Harvey Jones

I'd buy these two UK shares today to take advantage of their bargain prices with the aim of holding them…

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Bitcoin will make you poor! Here’s how I’d invest in 2021 to create passive income for life

| Andy Ross

Passive income is a great thing to have. Andy Ross thinks the best way to create it is to invest…

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This UK share gained 158% in 2020. Should I buy it for 2021?

| Roland Head

Roland Head asks if one of last year's top-performing UK shares can repeat the trick in 2021. Or should he…

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3 reasons I expect the Lloyds share price to rise in 2021

| Christopher Ruane

I expect the Lloyds share price to rise in 2021. Here are three reasons for the upside potential.

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2 UK stocks I might buy for 2021 in my Stocks and Shares ISA! Could they treble my money?

| Royston Wild

Want to treble your money in the new decade? I do. Here are several top UK stocks I believe could…

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These 5 FTSE 100 shares crashed hardest over 5 years. I’d buy 3 today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

While the FTSE 100 produced modest returns over the past five years, these five shares crashed horribly. But I'd happily…

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Personal Finance

Coronavirus alert level raised to five: here’s what you need to know

| Kate Anderson

Confused about alert level five and the new lockdown? We break down what you need to know and how the…

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Best shares to buy now: why I think these 2 stocks could double my money

| Kevin Godbold

The beginning of 2021 could prove to be a great starting point for many new portfolio investments. And here’s why…

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Cheap UK shares for 2021! I’d buy and hold these FTSE 100 stocks for 10 years

| Peter Stephens

These cheap UK shares could offer strong performances over the next 10 years. They may even provide superior returns to…

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FTSE 100 shares: 3 cheap UK shares I’d buy now to capitalise on the stock market recovery

| Peter Stephens

These three FTSE 100 shares could offer good value for money relative to cheap UK shares. They may deliver high…

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Forget gold! I’d buy dirt-cheap shares now and hold them forever

| Peter Stephens

Investing money in dirt-cheap shares today and holding them for the long run could produce higher returns than buying gold,…

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My 3 top dividend shares for 2021

| Karl Loomes

I'm looking to invest for income in the coming year and here are my three top choices for dividend shares…

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Personal Finance

Driving in Europe after Brexit: what you need to know

| Sean LaPointe

Thinking about driving in Europe after Brexit for work or holidays? Here's everything you need to know about the new…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for 2021

| Roland Head

The outlook for 2021 is uncertain, but these unloved FTSE 100 shares should provide low-risk profits and reliable dividend income,…

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How to make a million pounds! Investing in the stock market makes it possible

| Kirsteen Mackay

I'd love to make a million pounds! Following Warren Buffett's lead I've discovered investing in the stock market makes millionaire…

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How I’d start earning passive income for the price of a coffee each day

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Ever wanted to make money while sleeping? Zaven Boyrazian explains how skipping your morning coffee can generate passive income.

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Why I reckon this FTSE 100 share would be a good addition to my ISA

| Kevin Godbold

I think this FTSE 100 share has so far managed the Covid-19 crisis well and it’s shrugging-off Brexit too. I’d…

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The Hut Group share price is up 29% since IPO! Here’s why I think it will thrive in 2021

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Hut Group (LON:THG) share price has soared 29% since its London Stock Exchange debut. I think it looks like…

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Personal Finance

Brexit: how long can UK citizens holiday for in Europe now?

| Sean LaPointe

Here's what the new Brexit deal agreed on Christmas Eve means for UK citizens going on holiday to Europe, including…

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FTSE 100 watch: 5 UK shares I’d buy now to achieve financial freedom in the new bull market

| Peter Stephens

As the new bull market leads to rising valuations, Peter Stephens looks at five UK shares for superior returns over…

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Forget Premium Bonds! I think these growth shares should have an amazing 2021

| Andy Ross

While the odds of winning a million via Premium Bonds have lengthened, many UK growth shares still look like very…

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Personal Finance

What are the new lockdown rules in Scotland?

| Jennifer Laird

A look at the new lockdown rules in Scotland. We explore what they mean for you and how to protect…

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Are these the best UK shares to buy now?

| Dan Peeke

As we look to 2021 and the eventual end of the Covid-19 pandemic, Dan Peeke discusses his best UK shares…

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3 investing lessons from 2020 to help investors make better returns in 2021

| Andy Ross

Investing lessons from 2020 were plentiful and even after a decade of investing, the year taught me a lot that…

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Investing like Warren Buffett: the UK shares I’d buy and one I’d avoid

| Stuart Blair

Warren Buffett has built his success by investing in high-quality value stocks. Stuart Blair writes about some UK shares that…

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The HSBC share price: here’s my forecast for 2021

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith outlines his positive view on the HSBC share price for 2021, given the cost-cutting and movement away from…

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