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How should you invest £10k? I think following Warren Buffett could be a good place to start

| Peter Stephens

Warren Buffett’s track record of success means that he could provide worthwhile guidance to investors.

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Forget buy-to-let: I’d rather buy FTSE 100 dividend shares in an ISA

| Peter Stephens

I think that FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) income shares offer a better risk/reward opportunity than a buy-to-let.

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d go for a passive income from these property stocks

| G A Chester

Dividend yields on FTSE property stocks, as well as stocks in a range of other sectors, are highly attractive right…

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d prefer to get rich with these 5%+ dividend yields

| Royston Wild

Ignore those Cash ISAs and their awful interest rates. Royston Wild believes these dividend heroes are all you need to…

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Best stocks for October 2019

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share their top stock picks for the month.

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3 Warren Buffett strategies that can help you identify great businesses right now

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how the ‘Sage of Omaha’s’ investment strategies could boost your financial prospects.

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Does the Kier share price make it worth buying?

| Karl Loomes

As Kier Group shares recover a little ground, is a turnaround on the cards?

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Want a comfortable retirement? Here’s why you should get saving in your 30s

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers explains why waiting to save for retirement is one of the worst financial decisions you can make.

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Why Warren Buffett’s strategy can help you to capitalise on a recession

| Peter Stephens

It may be possible to turn a threat into an opportunity by following a value investing strategy.

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Why the GSK share price is one of my top picks to beat the State Pension

| Alan Oscroft

I firmly believe GlaxoSmithKline shares are cheap today, and I see a dividend I'm convinced will grow strongly.

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Is it right that Metro Bank is really a value trap?

| Kevin Godbold

Is Metro Bank a bargain or a bargepole-job? This is what I reckon...

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Heed this advice from Warren Buffett to become a better investor!

| Stepan Lavrouk

Buy wonderful companies, and don’t lose money.

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Your 3-step Brexit survival guide for October

| Paul Summers

With a little more than four weeks to go before our EU departure, Paul Summers gives his thoughts on what…

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Could the AstraZeneca share price continue to make new all-time highs?

| Stepan Lavrouk

Shares of AstraZeneca (LON: AZN) are priced for perfection, I believe. But does that make them a good buy for…

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Is buying HSBC shares a proxy for investing in China?

| Karl Loomes

The flagship for Anglo-Asian investments, why London-listed HSBC could be a proxy investment for China.

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2 FTSE 250 growth plus dividend shares I’d put in my ISA today

| Alan Oscroft

I say forget a Cash ISA, I'd rather buy these two FTSE 250 stocks in a Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Why I think the Tesco share price is cheap! Time to buy?

| Tom Rodgers

Is the shopping behemoth worth your money with results just around the corner? What are Tesco's prospects for growth?

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2 pitfalls that investors should avoid

| Stepan Lavrouk

Timing the market is a sure-fire to lose out on compounding opportunities.

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Should I buy the Woodford Patient Capital Trust share price today?

| G A Chester

G A Chester looks at today's results from Neil Woodford's namesake investment trust, and gives his view on its current…

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Forget gold! I think FTSE 100 dividend stocks are a better long-term investment

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The gold price is soaring. Yet FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stocks could be a better long-term bet, says Edward…

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The pros and cons of buying Prudential shares right now

| Karl Loomes

Seeing some negative stories in September, here are some good and bad points of investing in Prudential stock.

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Forget a Cash ISA: I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 stocks instead

| Conor Coyle

Conor Coyle thinks these two FTSE 100 (NDEXFTSE: UKX) companies would provide better returns than a savings account.

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Want to avoid investing in the next Thomas Cook? Follow these 3 rules

| Thomas Carr

Follow these three rules to avoid a Thomas Cook-esque wipeout, writes Thomas Carr.

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Should I invest in Aviva, down 26% over 16 months?

| Kevin Godbold

Are Aviva’s 8% dividend yield and low earnings multiple too tempting to ignore?

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3 top funds for a Stocks and Shares ISA I think investors will love

| Tom Rodgers

Sometimes it's overwhelming trying to choose what you want for your Stocks and Shares ISA. These funds offer a great…

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Why I’d keep investing in FTSE 100 shares despite spate of profit warnings

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Although several of the biggest firms in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) have recently issued profit warnings, I'd continue to save…

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Is this cheap small-cap stock a perfect contrarian buy?

| Paul Summers

This fashion retailer has been battered in recent times, but Paul Summers thinks its stock is now temptingly cheap.

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No savings at 40? No need to panic

| Kirsteen Mackay

The realisation of hitting 40 with no savings for retirement can be panic-inducing. Here's how you can still get ahead…

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Thomas Cook and Sirius Minerals: how to avoid investing disasters

| Alan Oscroft

The Thomas Cook and Sirius Minerals, crashes have hit investors hard, but could they have been foreseen?

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Forget Bitcoin! 2 high growth stocks I think could make you £1m instead

| Tom Rodgers

Cryptocurrency isn't the only way to get in early on a booming industry. These fast-growing firms offer real prospects for…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks to watch out for in October

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers highlights three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) giants that could be worth following in October.

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Tempted by the Sainsbury’s share price? Here’s what I think you should know

| Tom Rodgers

Sainsbury's shares are cheap and come with an attractive-looking dividend. Is it time to stock up?

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How to invest in stocks

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains how you can start investing in the stock market with just £25.

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Personal Finance

Top financial mistakes that could hurt your mortgage application

| Sandy Kenrick

You’ve finally come to a place in your financial journey where paying rent to ultimately pay off someone else’s mortgage…

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3 top FTSE 100 stocks I’d watch in October

| Roland Head

Roland Head turns the spotlight onto three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks that could move markets this month.

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2 secret growth stocks I think are worth adding to your watchlist

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers highlights two under-the-radar stocks he thinks warrant more attention from growth investors.

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This FTSE 100 growth stock looks Brexit-proof, but is it too expensive?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers is on the hunt for businesses that should do well regardless of Brexit. Here's what he's found.

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Should I buy the Vodafone share price, up almost 30% in 2 months?

| Kevin Godbold

Will this deal transform Vodafone’s prospects and help the firm return to growth?

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How will you bet on big oil?

| Owain Bennallack

Is there a trickier sector to assess than energy?

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Fear a recession? Here’s 3 reasons why the rising gold price could help

| Peter Stephens

Buying into the rising gold price could help to protect your portfolio, and may deliver strong growth in the long…

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