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These were the worst performing shares on the FTSE 100 last week

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at the stories behind last week's top FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) fallers.

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Could Sports Direct go bust?

| Karl Loomes

With the Sports Direct International plc (LON: SPD) share price under pressure, is the company at risk of going bust?

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A Cash ISA will make you poorer! This is a better way to get rich and retire early

| Royston Wild

Don't waste money by staying with a Cash ISA and awful rates that lag inflation. It could cost you a…

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Why September is an exciting time to be a FTSE 100 dividend stock investor

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) companies are set to pay out some big dividend cheques in September, says Edward Sheldon.

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Forget Sirius Minerals! I’d buy this high-growth, millionaire-maker stock instead

| Rupert Hargreaves

Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX) might have huge potential, but the firm is still a long way from production. This…

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A 6%-yielding FTSE 100 dividend stock at a rock-bottom price I’d buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

With a market-beating dividend yield of 6%, Rupert Hargreaves is interested in this undervalued FTSE 100 (LON:INDEXFTSE:UKX) gem.

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Have £1,000 to invest? One FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy for my pension

| Rupert Hargreaves

Looking for FTSE 100 (LON:INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks for your pension? This firm could be just the ticket.

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How low can the IQE share price go?

| Alan Oscroft

The IQE plc (LON: IQE) growth story has been badly shaken, but could there be worse to come before things…

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Have £5k to invest? Here’s a FTSE 100 stock I’d buy and hold for 10 years

| Royston Wild

Want to buy stocks but don't like the risk? This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) giant could be just what you’re…

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Warning! Could these FTSE 100 dividend stocks destroy your retirement plans?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stocks could leave you much, much poorer.

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Worried about the State Pension? I’d buy FTSE 250 dividend shares to build a £1m nest egg

| Peter Stephens

I think that buying FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) income shares could help you to get rich and retire early.

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

| Peter Stephens

I think the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could offer good value for money at the present time, which could make it…

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Thinking of investing in buy-to-let? I’d get rich and retire early with FTSE 100 shares

| Peter Stephens

I think that buy-to-let is losing its appeal, while the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) is becoming increasingly attractive.

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Forget buy-to-let! I think the BP share price will pay you for the rest of your life

| Rupert Hargreaves

Over the long term, the BP plc (LON: BP) share price is likely to produce much better returns than buy-to-let,…

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Why the Premier Oil (PMO) share price fell 2% in August

| Kirsteen Mackay

Let's look at why the Premier Oil plc (LSE:PMO) share price has had a turbulent month but ended up almost…

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How you can double your State Pension with just £30 a week

| Alan Oscroft

If you don't like the idea of retiring on just £8,767 per year, here are some thoughts on how you…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend growth shares I’d buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA today

| Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could produce high returns when purchased in a Stocks and Shares ISA in my…

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3 reasons why the Vodafone share price could keep crashing

| Rupert Hargreaves

Shares in Vodafone Group plc (LON: VOD) have been a terrible investment over the past few years, and there's a…

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Forget Bitcoin! I’d rather make a million by buying FTSE 100 dividend shares

| Peter Stephens

Peter Stephens thinks buying FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) income shares could offer a superior risk/reward opportunity than Bitcoin.

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Should I buy the Saga share price?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Saga plc (LON:SAGA) looks cheap and has potential, but is it worth buying right now?

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Retirement savings: I’d aim to get rich with these 2 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 shares

| Peter Stephens

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks could deliver high returns over the long run that could help you…

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Is the Barclays share price the cheapest in the FTSE 100?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Barclays plc (LON: BARC) appears cheap, but is it the best buy in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) or should…

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Why the Lloyds Banking Group share price fell 7% in August

| Alan Oscroft

Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) shares have put in another poor month, but is there even more trouble ahead?

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Forget Premium Bonds! I’d rather make a million by following Warren Buffett’s tips

| Peter Stephens

Warren Buffett’s value investing strategy could yield a higher return than Premium Bonds, in my opinion.

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3 reasons why the Standard Life share price could keep crashing

| Rupert Hargreaves

Shares in Standard Life Aberdeen plc (LON: SLA) could keep sliding, according to this Fool.

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Forget the National Lottery: I’d get rich and retire early in these 3 simple steps

| Peter Stephens

Peter Stephens thinks a simple investment strategy could allow you to enjoy a prosperous financial future.

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Why I’d avoid wealth-destroying Cash ISAs and buy these FTSE 100 stocks instead

| Royston Wild

Don't waste time stashing your money in a low-yielding cash account. You'd be much better off trying to get rich…

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Two 5% dividend yields I’d buy for September and hold for life

| Royston Wild

Thinking of buying some top income shares today? I think these big-yielding dividend stars could make you a fortune for…

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Forget buy-to-let! I think this property stock that yields 5.4% could help you retire early

| Royston Wild

Buy-to-let rates are still falling, but who cares? Royston Wild identifies a much better destination for your cash.

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No savings at 40? These tips could still help you retire in luxury

| Royston Wild

Want to retire in 25 years but have nothing in the bank? No sweat. Following these tips could still help…

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Will the FTSE 100 surge in September? 1 reason why I think the answer is YES

| Royston Wild

Could the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) go flying this month? Royston Wild explains why he thinks it could and how…

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Top shares for September 2019

| The Motley Fool Staff

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

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Topping up your Stocks and Shares ISA? I’d consider the Tesco share price and Royal Mail

| Harvey Jones

Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) and Royal Mail plc (LON: RMG) have had their troubles but don't write them off yet,…

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I’d buy these FTSE 100 shares for 2020 based on Warren Buffett’s views

| Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh believes that these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares are ripe for the picking after their recent share…

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Do you want to retire at 60? This is what you’ll need

| Roland Head

Roland Head crunches the numbers and explains why starting early could cut what you need to save monthly by more…

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Why I’m looking at high-yielding REIT investing instead of a mortgage calculator for a buy-to-let

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) listed REITs could offer a means of generating a growing passive income in my view.

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Got £1,000 to invest? I’d buy one of these FTSE 100 stocks, but avoid the other

| Harvey Jones

This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) company has the future wrapped up, thinks Harvey Jones.

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Forget Bitcoin, buy-to-let, gold, the National Lottery and Cash ISAs. I’d aim for a million from the FTSE 100

| Harvey Jones

Stock market indices such as the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) are one of the few sensible ways to build long-term wealth,…

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The FTSE 100 is full of bargain dividend stocks. I know what Warren Buffett would say about that

| Harvey Jones

If you like dividend stocks at bargain prices, then you're going to love today's FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX), says Harvey Jones.

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Avoid the State Pension shortfall! Plug the gap with these 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks

| Harvey Jones

The State Pension isn't enough to cover your retirement spending, but Harvey Jones says these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks…

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