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Forget spread betting and forex trading. I’d buy and hold crashing FTSE 100 stocks today

| Peter Stephens

I think a buy-and-hold strategy could enable you to capitalise on the FTSE 100’s (INDEXFTSE:UKX) recent crash.

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How I’d invest £2k in this FTSE 100 stock market crash

| Andy Ross

The stock market is well down from where it started 2020 and this is how I’d invest in FTSE 100…

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Investing your first £1k? I’d buy the FTSE 100 index during the stock market crash

| Matthew Dumigan

Don't waste the stock market crash. Here's why I think a FTSE 100 index fund is a solid investment choice…

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Is now a good time to start investing?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Falling stock markets might look scary, but now could be a good time to start investing, as Rupert Hargreaves explains.

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5 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy in this stock market crash

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Buying these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares now, while the market is down, could be hugely rewarding in the long…

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Is now a good time to buy Lloyds shares?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Lloyds shares have plunged after the lender was forced by regulators to cut its dividend, but this might be a…

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A FTSE 100 stock I’d buy as global recession looms

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild talks up a delicious FTSE 100 stock to buy in these troubled times. Come take a look.

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Forget gold and Cash ISAs. I’d buy crashing FTSE 100 stocks to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could represent an excellent buying opportunity.

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Wanderlust? 4 ways to stay sane without travel during Covid-19

| Nic Gardner

Nicole Gardner explains four ways to stay sane, have fun, and make the most of your time at home during…

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The Centrica share price has crashed. Here’s what I’d do now

| Roland Head

The Centrica share price keeps falling. Is now the time to start buying? Roland Head looks at the latest news…

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FTSE 100 investors! These 5 Warren Buffett tips can make you rich from today’s stock market crash

| Harvey Jones

Warren Buffett knows how to profit from a stock market crash. FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) investors should listen to him.

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The Lloyds Bank share price is at its lowest since 2012! Here’s what I’m doing now

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds Bank share price has crashed even more this week. Should I consider buying this FTSE 100 stock now…

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Personal Finance

4 things to do after paying off a collections account

| Alex Busson

Paying off a collections account is a huge burden off your shoulders. Here are 4 easy yet often overlooked steps…

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These FTSE 250 dividend stocks have 5.7%-plus yields! Should you buy them for your ISA?

| Royston Wild

Looking to load up big dividend shares? Royston Wild talks about two that might whet your appetite.

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Retirees: 1 trick to max out your passive income with dividend stocks

| Peter Stephens

Following this approach could boost your passive income.

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Looking to invest £1,000? Here are the best and worst performing sectors from last month

| Jon Smith

UK government bonds led the way in performance, with UK smaller companies unfortunately picking up the wooden spoon.

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The crashing FTSE 100 stalwart I’m adding to my ISA before 5 April

| Rachael FitzGerald-Finch

Rachael FitzGerald-Finch discusses why she's adding FTSE 100 firm Imperial Brands to her ISA before the 5 April deadline.

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy with £2k in this stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks could offer improving returns, in my opinion.

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These 2 FTSE 100 share prices have fallen by 30%+. Here’s why I’d buy them in an ISA today

| Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could offer recovery potential, in Peter Stephens' opinion.

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I’d invest in FTSE 100 companies inside a Stocks and Shares ISA this April

| Matthew Dumigan

With the end of the tax year fast approaching, I’d invest in quality FTSE 100 companies inside a Stocks and…

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The market crashes! Is now a good time to buy FTSE 100 shares for my ISA?

| Anna Sokolidou

Should I invest now or hold a pile of cash for a while? Anna Sokolidou tries to answer.

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Three investment trusts I’d buy for my ISA in this market crash

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he believes investment trusts are the best option for ISA investors in this stock market crash.

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The Centrica share price is falling but I prefer this FTSE 100 stock

| Kirsteen Mackay

As Centrica cancels its dividend for 2020, the outlook is gloomy for the energy group. But I still think some…

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I think it could be time to buy the Shell share price’s 10% dividend yield

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Shell share price currently supports a dividend yield of 10%, and it looks as if this distribution is here…

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Forget gold! I’d buy crashing FTSE 100 dividend stocks to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX), rather than gold, could bring your retirement a step closer, in my view.

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Forget Bitcoin and gold! I’m using this market crash as an opportunity to buy FTSE 100 shares

| Andy Ross

With the FTSE 100 down sharply in the last month, I think many of its members with recovery and growth…

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10 FTSE stocks I’d buy for a market crash recovery

| G A Chester

The market crash recovery could be unusually quick. G A Chester names 10 FTSE stocks risk-tolerant investors may want to…

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I expect these FTSE 100 shares to rebound after the coronavirus crisis

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares should survive an economic downturn and rebound relatively quickly, says Edward Sheldon.

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Two FTSE 100 shares that have seen insider buying in the stock market crash

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Insiders are buying these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE; UKX) shares. That's a good sign, says Edward Sheldon.

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Forget Bitcoin! I think the stock market crash offers FTSE 100 buying opportunities

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) appears to offer better investing potential than Bitcoin, in Peter Stephens' opinion.

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy in the stock market crash

| Matthew Dumigan

The coronavirus stock market crash has thrown up some bargains in the FTSE 100. Here are two that are a…

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The ISA deadline is here! Why I’d buy defensive shares this April

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Defensive shares may give investors a peace of mind in these uncertain times, especially if bought in a tax-efficient ISA.

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Forget gold, Bitcoin, buy-to-let and the Cash ISA. I’d invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA today

| Harvey Jones

I'd buy the FTSE 100 in a Stocks and Shares ISA over other investment choices.

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This small-cap offers near-7% dividend yields! But is it worth the risk for ISA investors?

| Royston Wild

Looking to load your Stocks and Shares ISA with big-yielding dividend stocks? Royston Wild explains why this particular share might…

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Don’t waste the stock market crash! I’d buy FTSE 100 shares today and hold them for 10 years

| Peter Stephens

Buying and holding FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could be a sound strategy, in my opinion.

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Forget gold and Bitcoin. I’d buy this FTSE 100 dividend bargain in an ISA as stock markets crash

| Harvey Jones

Wake up ISA investors! This bargain dividend income stock could be the best buy on the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) as…

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The ISA deadline is Sunday. Here’s what I’d do now

| James J. McCombie

There is just one full business day left before this year's ISA deadline. Make the most of this year's allowance…

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Here’s why I’d still buy shares in FTSE 100 banks with dividends suspended

| Matthew Dumigan

FTSE 100 banks have suspended dividend payments to shareholders, causing distress to income investors. But here’s why I’d still buy…

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FTSE 250 dividend stocks! Should you buy this 8% yield for your ISA?

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 250 dividend stock offers seriously mega yields at recent prices. Is it too good to miss out on?

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Retirement Articles

Planning for retirement? Don’t make this simple mistake after a stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how you can capitalise on low stock prices to boost your retirement prospects.

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