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Don’t ‘save’ for retirement! I’d buy dirt-cheap UK shares now to make a passive income

| Peter Stephens

Investing money in dirt-cheap UK shares now could be a better means of making a passive income in retirement compared…

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Forget the Bitcoin price! Here’s how I’d invest in the best shares now to make a million

| Peter Stephens

I think avoiding Bitcoin, even after its price rise, and investing money in the best shares could be a sound…

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US stocks versus UK shares. Which would I buy and hold today?

| Cliff D'Arcy

2020 has played out very differently for US stocks and UK shares. The former have soared, while the latter have…

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Buy Bitcoin? Bonds? Tech stocks? No way! I see a market bubble

| Cliff D'Arcy

Despite the economic damage caused by Covid-19 lockdowns, 2020 was a great year for many financial assets. But I worry…

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FTSE 100 shares: how I’d invest in cheap UK shares in 2021 to treble my money

| Peter Stephens

Investing money in cheap UK shares from across the FTSE 100 could lead to high returns in 2021. Over the…

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7 top funds I’d invest in for 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon lists seven top funds he likes for 2021. All of these have smashed their respective benchmarks, and the…

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Want 7-figure wealth? Here are my top money tips for 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon shares his top ‘seven-figure wealth tips’ for 2021. He thinks these money tips could help investors build up…

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5 ‘monster’ investment themes I’m betting on in 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The start of a new year is always a good time to think about investment themes that could power a…

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No savings at 40? I’d use the Warren Buffett method in 2021 to achieve financial freedom

| Peter Stephens

This year may be the right time to start following Warren Buffett’s advice. It could enable an investor to achieve…

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Best UK shares to buy now: I’d invest money in these 5 stocks to achieve financial freedom

| Peter Stephens

Buying the best UK shares now could lead to impressive returns in the long run. They may even increase an…

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Best shares to buy now: how I’d invest £20k in UK shares in 2021 to double my money

| Peter Stephens

Investing £20k in UK shares today could produce high returns in the long run. Buying the best shares now could…

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Top British stocks for January 2021

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share their top British stocks for January, including Rio Tinto, Safestore and IG Group.

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How I’d make a growing passive income with cheap dividend stocks in 2021

| Peter Stephens

I think buying a range of cheap dividend stocks today could lead to a growing passive income in 2021 and…

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3 passive income ideas I’d use to double the State Pension with £100 per month

| Peter Stephens

Investing money on a regular basis could lead to a growing passive income that doubles the State Pension over the…

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FTSE 100: these were the five most critical days for UK investors in 2020

| Cliff D'Arcy

What a roller-coaster of a year 2020 has been for UK investors. I look back to reveal the five most…

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Primary and secondary markets explained

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Understanding the functions of a primary market and a secondary market is useful for investors. We explain everything you need…

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How to get the best car insurance for young drivers

| Sean LaPointe

Car insurance is notoriously expensive for young drivers, but these steps could help you find the best possible deal for…

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Best shares to buy now: I believe these FTSE 100 shares could double my money

| Peter Stephens

I think these five companies may be among the best shares to buy now. They could offer higher returns than…

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Here’s how I’d build a passive income for the price of a cup of coffee a day

| Kevin Godbold

A Medio Americano from Costa will set me back about £2.20 these days. And that’s enough to build a passive…

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9 top UK shares I’d buy in 2021 for my Stocks and Shares ISA and hold forever

| Royston Wild

Looking to get wealthy with UK shares over the next decade? Here are a few quality stocks I'd buy for…

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I’m following Warren Buffett’s advice about how to outperform the markets

| Kevin Godbold

How I’m following two strands of advice from Warren Buffett and embracing strategies for both the cautious and the adventurous…

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UK share investing in 2021: a great chance to build a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA!

| Royston Wild

Are you looking to make a mint from UK share investing? Here's why I reckon the number of stock market…

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Can I use buy now, pay later apps like Klarna to improve my credit?

| Jennifer Laird

Looking to boost your credit score with a buy now, pay later app? Here's what you should know before you…

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3 reasons why I think the Cineworld share price could crash again in 2021!

| Royston Wild

Forget about the tranquility of the past two months. I think the Cineworld share price is in huge danger of…

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Forget the rocketing Bitcoin price! I’d buy cheap FTSE 100 shares to double my money in 2021

| Matthew Dumigan

The Bitcoin price has been on a tear in recent months. However, this is why I’d prioritise buying cheap FTSE…

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How I’d protect my financial future with a passive income from dividend shares

| Kirsteen Mackay

Securing my financial future is vital nowadays. I think the stock market offers the chance to generate a passive income…

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Why I think index funds are great for investing beginners

| Kirsteen Mackay

I think index funds can help beginners to investing discover the world of the capital markets. Warren Buffett agrees with…

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Forget the Bitcoin price! I’d invest £20k to make a million like this

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Bitcoin price is soaring in 2020, but I'm not yet tempted. Here's why I prefer stock market investing and…

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FTSE 100 shares: 2 stocks I’m NOT buying for 2021

| Nadia Yaqub

I'm not optimistic on all FTSE 100 shares for 2021. These two stocks have attractive dividend yields, but I wouldn't…

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What you need to know about investment strategies and how to pick one

| Kate Anderson

Want to try investing but don't know where to start? We break down the four investment strategies that all beginner…

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UK small-cap shares: here are the 6 best stocks I’d buy for 2021

| Nadia Yaqub

UK small-cap shares are normally overlooked by investors. I think these six stocks will deliver stellar share gains in 2021.

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These UK shares performed best for me in 2020

| James J. McCombie

There were bargains to be had in UK shares after the market crash in 2020. These three picks in particular…

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My favourite FTSE 100 share had an awful 2020. I expect much higher returns in 2021!

| Cliff D'Arcy

For most UK investors, 2020 was a year to forget. My favourite FTSE 100 share had a terrible year, but…

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Vested vs. unvested: what does it mean?

| Sean LaPointe

Here is everything you need to know about the differences between vested and unvested stock.

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These were the dogs of the FTSE 100 in 2020. But I’d buy these seven cheap shares!

| Cliff D'Arcy

2020 wasn't a great year for the FTSE 100, but it was truly awful for these stocks. However, I expect…

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Furlough scheme extended by another month: here’s what you need to know

| Kate Anderson

With the furlough scheme being extended by a month, we take a look at what this means and how it…

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FTSE 100 watch: 3 UK shares I’d buy to TREBLE my money during the new bull market

| Royston Wild

I reckon these three UK shares could leap in value during the next 10 years. Here's exactly why I think…

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2 high-yield dividend stocks I’d buy for 2021

| Tom Chen

Despite Covid-19, there are still high-yield dividend stocks in the market. I reckon these two UK stocks could generate high…

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Everything you need to know about classic car insurance

| Kate Anderson

Ever wondered what the difference was between a classic car insurance policy and a standard one? We break down everything…

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AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine approved! Here’s what I’d do now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Approval for AstraZeneca’s vaccine brings the UK a step closer to winning the fight against Covid-19. But is there a…

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