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Every stock market crash offers cheap shares. I’d buy FTSE 100 stocks now for the recovery

| Peter Stephens

I think buying FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares now could lead to high returns in the long run as the stock…

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Forget Bitcoin halving! I’d use the stock market crash to buy bargain FTSE 100 stocks

| Harvey Jones

I'd rather buy bargain FTSE 100 stocks during today's stock market crash than gamble on the Bitcoin halving driving up…

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FTSE 100 shock: BT just cut its dividend. Here’s what I’d do now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

In a shock to investors, BT Group (LON: BT.A) just cut its dividend. Here's what this means for FTSE 100…

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The pros and cons of contactless payment

| Nic Gardner

What are the pros and cons of contactless payments in the time of Covid-19? Are they right for you? Nicole…

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10 cheap home-based ideas to keep date night alive

| Anne East

Don't let lockdown ruin romance, keep love alive with these ten cheap date night ideas.

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With the BT share price so low, should you buy for recovery now?

| Alan Oscroft

The BT share price has now plunged 75% in five years. Will things get even worse, or could it be…

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Are BT shares worth buying after the dividend cut?

| James J. McCombie

BT share's dividends have been cut to zero for two years, with reduced payments thereafter, but I think they have…

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4 ideas to save money on food and meals with kids at home during coronavirus

| Kate Anderson

Finding your food bill creeping up? Check out our 4 top tips that will help your family save money on…

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Why I’d invest £1,000 in these FTSE 100 recovery stocks right now

| Alan Oscroft

Do you have £1,000 to invest in the FTSE 100 today? I'd say the choice of shares to buy for…

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What’s changing about bus travel in London during Covid-19?

| Nic Gardner

Bus travel in London is changing during Covid-19. If you have to travel by bus, Nicole Gardner explains what these…

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Have £10k to invest? I’d buy 1 cheap FTSE 100 stock in this market crash

| Anna Sokolidou

Are you looking for a bargain stock to buy in this market crash? Anna Sokolidou thinks she's found one!

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy to profit from the stock market recovery

| Rupert Hargreaves

These FTSE 100 stocks have strong brands and wide moats, which could help them rapidly return to growth in the…

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Time to buy these battered FTSE 100 stocks?

| Paul Summers

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks have been hammered by the coronavirus. Paul Summers thinks it might be time to…

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Forget the May Premium Bond draw! I’d invest £1,000 into income-paying stocks instead

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith writes why he continues to favour income stocks over the small chance of winning big on Premium Bonds.

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£1,000 to invest? Here’s where I’d invest for bigger returns

| Andy Ross

Are you looking to invest for bigger returns? With some sectors hit hard by the market crash here’s where I’d…

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With £10k, I’d buy FTSE 100 stocks for the rebound!

| T Sligo

FTSE 100 stocks have fallen substantially since the start of the year. Could now be a great time to take…

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Stock market crash: 3 criteria to help you profit from the FTSE 100

| Rachael FitzGerald-Finch

By focusing on three specific criteria, you may be able to invest cleverly after the FTSE 100 market crash, says…

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Forget Cash ISAs. I’d buy cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks today to make a passive income

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could offer long-term passive income potential that may beat a Cash ISA's returns, in my view.

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£2k to invest? I’d buy bargain FTSE 100 growth stocks today for the recovery

| Peter Stephens

I think FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could offer improving performances over the long run, which could make today a worthwhile…

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3 reasons why the 2020 stock market crash could be your chance to make a million

| Peter Stephens

Buying high-quality companies while they trade at low prices in a market crash could be a means of boosting your…

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Unilever and Reckitt Benckiser: would I buy these consumer stocks in May?

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Consumer good stocks such as Unilever plc (LON: ULVR) and Reckitt Benckiser plc (LON: RB) may be robust additions to…

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Here’s a bank share I’d buy now to beat the stock market crash

| Alan Oscroft

Even FTSE 100 banks look priced to go bust in this stock market crash. Here's a smaller one that I'd…

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Is it a good idea to consolidate credit card debt?

| Kate Anderson

When your credit card debt starts to pile up it can feel scary. But when is it a good idea…

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What is contactless payment, and how can I use it?

| Kate Anderson

Our one stop guide to what contactless payments are, and what you need to make them.

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Stock market crash: These FTSE 100 companies have seen the Great Depression. I’d buy their shares today

| Manika Premsingh

The stock market crash may have its casualties, but these FTSE 100 companies are unlikely to be among them. I'd…

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Warren Buffett might disagree but I like the look of this FTSE 250 growth share

| James J. McCombie

Airline stocks are out of favour with Warren Buffet, but I think Wizz Air bucks the trends that made him…

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Stock market crash: I believe this FTSE 100 share is a bargain buy now 

| Manika Premsingh

With the FTSE 100 index on shaky grounds, the stock market crash doesn't look like its over. But there are…

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Can FTSE 100 growth stock Ocado still make you rich?

| Paul Summers

Growth stock Ocado plc (LON:OCDO) can't stop rising, but this Fool thinks a lot of good news already looks priced-in.

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Why I’d buy this top British FTSE 100 share for May and beyond

| Kevin Godbold

The UK has some great companies and many are listed in the FTSE 100 index. I’d buy shares in this…

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FTSE 100 stock ITV looks unbelievably cheap to me. I’d buy NOW

| Paul Summers

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock ITV plc (LON:ITV) has been hammered by the coronavirus. Paul Summers thinks the shares could be…

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Warren Buffett sells airline shares. Here’s what I’d do now

| T Sligo

Warren Buffett has sold his airline stocks. Should you follow his lead to generate cash, or is now an opportunity…

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£2k to invest? I think these FTSE 100 stocks are primed for recovery

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at two FTSE 100 stocks that seem primed to make a strong recovery over the…

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Here’s my top share pick if the stock market crashes again

| Andy Ross

This high-quality share in an unloved industry would be very tempting if the stock market crashes once more.

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Have £1,000 to invest? I think the Lloyds share price is a bargain

| Rachael FitzGerald-Finch

The Lloyds bank share price is a bargain for a patient value investor, Rachael FitzGerald-Finch believes after careful analysis.

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Forget the State Pension or a Cash ISA! I’d live off these 10% dividend yields for my retirement

| Andy Ross

Being greedy when others are fearful could be very profitable, especially with these huge dividend yields on offer.

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£5k to invest? I’d buy these cheap FTSE 100 stocks right now to get rich and retire early

| Matthew Dumigan

I believe that buying cheap FTSE 100 stocks with high earnings potential offers a path to financial freedom, provided you’re…

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Warren Buffett may have signalled the perfect time to buy these bargain FTSE 100 stocks

| Harvey Jones

Investment legend Warren Buffett's decision to abandon this sector could be a contrarian buy signal for these bargain FTSE 100…

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£5k to invest? I’d use the stock market crash to buy cheap FTSE 100 shares in an ISA

| Peter Stephens

I think that now could be the right time to buy a range of FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares ahead of…

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Forget buy-to-let. I’d buy cheap FTSE 100 shares in this market crash to retire early

| Peter Stephens

I think the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) offers strong long-term recovery potential at the present time after its recent market crash.

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Looking for shares to buy? I think these FTSE 100 stocks are cheap

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks have taken a beating this year. Edward Sheldon believes they now look cheap…

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