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A 15% share price crash I’d avoid, just like Thomas Cook

| Alan Oscroft

After the Thomas Cook disaster, I'm being very careful of profit warnings and falling shares.

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Want to retire at 60? I think these 2 FTSE 100 shares could help you beat the State Pension

| Peter Stephens

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks appear to offer wide margins of safety that could lead to improving…

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What will the latest cost-cutting drive mean for the HSBC share price?

| Karl Loomes

With up to 10,000 jobs at risk, what could this latest move mean for HSBC shares?

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Fancy a second income? I’d buy these FTSE 250 dividend stocks yielding 8%

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves highlights his two favourite FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) income stocks that have a track record of delivering healthy cash…

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4 reasons why investing in the FTSE 100 could beat a buy-to-let property

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why his spare cash is going into the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) instead of rental property.

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Why I think the BP share price can overcome climate change pressures

| Kirsteen Mackay

Climate issues are pressuring BP to change, can a new CEO win over millennials?

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£10k to invest? I’d buy these FTSE 100 dividend stocks yielding 6%!

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains how these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) income champions could help you generate a second income in the stock…

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I’d avoid the rebounding Metro share price in favour of this FTSE 250 growth stock

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones fears Metro Bank could deliver more bad news, but finds a FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) growth stock with more…

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Have £1,000 to invest? Why I’d buy the FTSE 100 over a Cash ISA

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) could be a better choice for long-term gains.

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Forget cash savings, I’d invest in the FTSE 100 instead!

| Thomas Carr

Holding too much cash can be disastrous, writes Thomas Carr.

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Looking for income? I’d consider these funds that pay dividends

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking to build a passive income stream? Check out these three funds that pay dividends, says Edward Sheldon.

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I’d buy and hold these 3 FTSE 100 dividend growth shares for life

| Rupert Hargreaves

With a track record of dividend increases and world-leading positions in their respective markets, these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend stocks…

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Forget the State Pension or a Cash ISA! I’d live off BP and Royal Dutch Shell’s 7% yields

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend heroes BP plc (LSE: BP) and Shell plc (LSE: RDSB) can turbo-charge your…

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These 3 signs suggest the stock market may be about to crash

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones finds evidence to suggest there may be a buying opportunity around the corner.

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How I’d turn £100 a month into £100k

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains how you can turn a monthly investment of just £100 into a small fortune with little to…

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Warning! Time is running out for buy-to-let investors

| Rupert Hargreaves

Huge changes coming into force next April could push many buy-to-let investors over the edge.

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4 reasons the FTSE 100 is falling right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

Billions of pounds have been wiped off the value of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) during the past week, and the…

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4 ways I plan to boost my savings this year

| Rupert Hargreaves

If you are struggling to meet your savings goals for 2019, here are some ideas that could help you boost…

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Forget the National Lottery and gold: I’d buy FTSE 100 stocks instead

| Peter Stephens

I think that the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) offers a good balance between risk and reward.

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Stop saving and open a Stocks and Shares ISA: a simple plan to retire early

| Peter Stephens

A Stocks and Shares ISA could provide greater scope to build a retirement nest egg when compared to cash savings…

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Forget the National Lottery! Be an ISA millionaire with just 50p a day

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones looks at how much you need to save to become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire.

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Why I’d dump the Metro Bank share price and buy the RBS share price right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he believes Metro Bank is a poor investment compared to RBS, which offers much more profit…

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Forget Premium Bonds: I’d treble my passive income through FTSE 100 dividend shares

| Peter Stephens

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend stocks could offer a significantly higher income return than Premium Bonds, as well as the potential…

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No savings at 40? You could still retire a millionaire

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Here's how to build up £1m for retirement, starting at age 40.

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ISA investing? Consider these ‘secret’ shares with 5.5%+ yields

| Royston Wild

Looking to build big income flows on a budget? Royston Wild discusses two small caps and considers whether ISA investors…

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Here’s what I’d do with the Sirius Minerals share price right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves weighs up the options for Sirius Minerals and explains why he would bite the bullet and sell the…

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Why Kier could be on the cusp of operational recovery and what I’d do now

| Kevin Godbold

Is it time to speculate on Kier Group’s turnaround strategy?

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Do this and your children will never have to worry about the State Pension

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says you can end your children's future pension worries today.

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Forget the State Pension: I’d get rich and retire early by following these 3 simple steps

| Peter Stephens

I think building a nest egg could become increasingly important as the State Pension age rises.

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How to invest small amounts of money

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Only have a small amount of money to invest? Here's a look at some smart investing strategies.

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Why the Aviva share price rose 12.4% in September

| Roland Head

The Aviva (AV) share price is on the up. Roland Head explains why he remains a buyer.

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Retirement savings: why I’d buy FTSE 100 dividend shares in an ISA today

| Peter Stephens

I think FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks could provide an improving retirement outlook for a wide range of investors.

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Are you making this catastrophic retirement mistake?

| Rupert Hargreaves

If you're making this one retirement mistake, you could be jeopardising your financial future. The good news is, it's easy…

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Don’t gamble on Bitcoin. I’d aim for a million like this

| Peter Stephens

I think this strategy may offer a higher chance of generating a seven-figure portfolio than buying Bitcoin.

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Why the Tesco share price rose 7% in September

| Rupert Hargreaves

Shares in Tesco jumped last month as investors speculated about the prospect of further cash returns from the retailer.

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d aim to make £1m with FTSE 100 growth stocks

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100’s (INDEXFTSE:UKX) growth potential may be more appealing than investor sentiment currently suggests.

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How you can enjoy a £30,000 retirement income by investing just £25 a week

| Peter Stephens

Obtaining a passive income in retirement may be easier than many investors realise.

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How I’d invest £10,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Rupert Hargreaves

If you have £10,000 to invest and don't know where to start, Rupert Hargreaves explains where he'd invest today to…

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Forget buy-to-let: I think the FTSE 250 offers a better chance to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) could provide higher returns and greater simplicity than buy-to-let investments in my opinion.

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How I’m making a passive income with just £25 a week

| Rupert Hargreaves

If you dream of being able to build a passive income stream, Rupert Hargreaves explains how you can do just…

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