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Personal Finance

Coronavirus: should you choose Section 75 or chargeback right now?

| Jennifer Laird

What's the best option: a credit card chargeback, or a claim under Section 75? Here's everything you need to know.

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3 UK shares for 2021 I think could TREBLE my money in the new bull market!

| Royston Wild

Looking to get rich during the 2020s? I certainly am! I think these top UK shares could soar in value…

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This is how much I would’ve made from my first 5 FTSE 100 stock ideas here

| Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh has been writing for The Motley Fool for two years now. Here's how her first five FTSE 100…

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FTSE 100: 5 cheap UK shares for 2021 I think could double my money

| Peter Stephens

I think these five FTSE 100 shares could offer good value for money, and may even deliver 100%+ returns over…

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Stock market recovery: I’d invest £500 a month in cheap shares to make a million

| Peter Stephens

Investing modest amounts in cheap shares on a regular basis could lead to a surprisingly large portfolio in the stock…

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5 investment lessons I will apply in 2021

| Nadia Yaqub

There are five investment lessons I've learnt over several years, have used in 2020 and will continue to adhere to…

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Income investing: why I think dividend stocks will rebound in 2021!

| Kirsteen Mackay

Dividend cuts hammered income investing in 2020, but I think the worst could be behind us and dividend stocks could…

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This FTSE 250 stock crashed 30% in December. Why I’d buy it for 2021

| G A Chester

Near-term uncertainties have hit this FTSE 250 stock, but it's undervalued and can bounce back in 2021, argues G A…

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Personal Finance

What to do if your credit limit increase request is denied

| Sean LaPointe

Recently requested a credit limit increase only for it to be denied? Worry not. Here is a useful guide on…

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3 ways I’d aim for success with UK shares in volatile markets like these

| Kevin Godbold

Some investors have done well through this year's stock market volatility and here are three ways I‘m aiming for investment…

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Here are 5 UK IPOs I think could happen in 2021. Would I buy?

| Nadia Yaqub

2020 was a relatively quiet year for UK IPOs, but this could change next year. Here are some companies I…

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What will the FTSE 100 do in 2021?

| James J. McCombie

2020 has been a rough year for the FTSE 100, but I think the index will be heading higher in…

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Post-Brexit investing: 4 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy now

| Manika Premsingh

With the Brexit deal done and dusted, there will be FTSE 100 gainers from the new-found stability. Here are four…

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Investing Articles

3 sustainable UK shares I’d buy in 2021 and hold for 20 years

| Matthew Dumigan

I’d keep an eye on these 3 UK shares to capitalise on the rapid growth of the green energy industry…

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Want to make a million? I’d listen to Warren Buffett and buy cheap UK shares

| Kirsteen Mackay

Warren Buffett has made his fortune in the stock market. I think there are many cheap UK shares available to…

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Why I think the ITV share price could double in 2021

| Roland Head

The ITV share price has doubled since the stock market crashed in March. Roland Head explains why he thinks this…

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The Persimmon share price has outperformed the FTSE 100 in 2020

| Alan Oscroft

Taylor Wimpey shares are just behind the FTSE 100 in 2020, but the Persimmon share price is well ahead. I'd…

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Passive income: should I buy Rolls-Royce shares in 2021?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Many people dream of generating a passive income, and stock market investing can be a great way to start. But…

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10 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy in 2021 for BIG gains

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 rally will benefit some stocks disproportionately. Here are 10 of them that could result in big capital…

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Personal Finance

Is Nespresso worth the money?

| Diana Bocco

A pod machine like Nespresso might seem like an expensive investment. We take a look at whether it's worth the…

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The Unilever share price has outperformed the FTSE 100 in 2020. I’d buy

| Alan Oscroft

The Unilever share price has beaten the FTSE 100 over 10 years, over 20 years, and longer. Here's why I…

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These were two of my best shares to buy in 2020. Which would I grab for 2021?

| Cliff D'Arcy

For investors, 2020 turned out to be a turbulent and volatile year. But bargain buys were everywhere. These were two…

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Will the AstraZeneca share price be the largest FTSE 100 riser in 2021?

| Stuart Blair

The AstraZeneca share price has performed well under Pascal Soriot. After its acquisition of Alexion, will it rise further in…

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5 of my best shares to buy right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

2020 is coming to a close, and with it, many investment opportunities. Zaven Boyrazian reveals his best UK shares to…

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Personal Finance

10 tips to prevent pet damage at home (and the insurance you may need anyway!)

| Diana Bocco

Pet damage insurance can help replace expensive items your pet damages at home. But you can also reduce the risk…

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Forget the rocketing Bitcoin price! Here’s why buying UK shares is a better way to make a million

| Royston Wild

The Bitcoin price just soared to new record highs. So what? Here's why I think buying UK shares is a…

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The BAE share price has outperformed the FTSE 100 in 2020

| Alan Oscroft

The BAE share price has held steadily ahead of the FTSE 100 in 2020, but only just. Here's why I…

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FTSE 100 to end 2021 at 7,200 points? Why I think UK shares could be too cheap to miss!

| Royston Wild

Is the FTSE 100 about to balloon in value? Royston Wild explains why now's a great time for UK share…

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FTSE 100 shares: this is one of my top ‘buy’ ideas for 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes the FTSE 100 is a stock picker's index. Here's one of his best 'buy' ideas for 2021.

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Personal Finance

5 tips for a diversified portfolio if you’re a new investor

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Knowing how to create a diversified portfolio can be extremely useful. Here’s everything you need to know about portfolio diversification.

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I’d invest £25 a week in cheap shares for a passive income in retirement

| Peter Stephens

Investing small amounts regularly in cheap shares could lead to a surprisingly large passive income in retirement, in my opinion.

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3 great ways I think UK share investors can make huge ISA profits in 2021!

| Royston Wild

Forget about the murky economic outlook! I reckon these UK shares could make Stocks and Shares ISA investors like me…

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Here’s how I’d invest £20k in the best shares now to make a passive income

| Peter Stephens

Buying the best shares now could produce a relatively reliable passive income that grows at a fast pace over the…

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3 simple steps towards making a million using this stock market recovery

| Kevin Godbold

I think there’s a general economic recovery coming and this is how I’m using it to aim at making a…

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Personal Finance

What tech to buy in January for the best deals (and what to avoid!)

| Kate Anderson

Already looking ahead to the January sales? With a little help from Carphone Warehouse, we break down what tech to…

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I’m listening to Jim Cramer because I want to get rich from shares like he did

| Kevin Godbold

Here are four top tips from Jim Cramer, the former hedge fund manager who made millions picking stocks and executing…

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How my top shares for 2020 performed

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Every month, Motley Fool writers provide their best stock ideas for the month ahead. Here’s how Ed Sheldon's top UK…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I sold in 2020

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon bought and sold quite a few stocks for his investment portfolio in 2020. Here are three FTSE 100…

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Top stocks for 2021! 2 UK shares I think could help me become an ISA millionaire

| Royston Wild

Are you looking to make a million with UK shares? I am. Here are two top stocks I think could…

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Personal Finance

5 New Year’s resolutions to help manage money stress

| Diana Bocco

Making good financial New Year's resolutions can help you lower your money stress and save money. They can also put…

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