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Should I buy United Utilities shares?

| Kirsteen Mackay

United Utilities Group plc (LSE:UU) looks good as an income share, but I have some reservations.

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Retirement Articles

How I’d avoid a rising State Pension age

| Rupert Hargreaves

Suggestions that the State Pension age should be increased to 75 have shocked many. Here's how I'd prepare for the…

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Have £5k to spend? 2 ‘buy and forget’ dividend stocks that I’ve bought for my ISA

| Royston Wild

Looking for a stress-free way to make a fortune from stock markets? Royston Wild reveals two shares from his own…

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Forget a Cash ISA and gold! I’d aim to make £1m through buying dirt-cheap FTSE 100 stocks

| Peter Stephens

I think that FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares offer stronger risk/reward ratios than gold and cash in the long run.

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Forget the high yielders. I’d buy these 3 FTSE 100 dividend growth stocks instead

| Paul Summers

These FTSE 100 (LON:INDEXFTSE:UKX) companies might be better income plays than you think, says Paul Summers

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Everything matters but you don’t know how

| Owain Bennallack

Forget about guessing which shares will do best next month...

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Should I invest in property or the FTSE 100?

| Kevin Godbold

Buy-to-let versus an FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) tracker fund: this is where I’d invest and why.

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Personal Finance

5 tips for avoiding 0% balance transfer traps

| Sean LaPointe

These tips might help you avoid common balance transfer traps which can in the long run prove to be quite…

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I’d fill my boots with these shares that are on sale

| Andy Ross

I think the recent market fall could have made these two shares too cheap to ignore.

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Could the Sirius Minerals share price fall to zero?

| Rupert Hargreaves

There's a growing risk Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX) could run out of cash.

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Forget buy-to-let: I think a Stocks and Shares ISA can boost your retirement savings

| Peter Stephens

A Stocks and Shares ISA may offer higher returns with less risk than a buy-to-let.

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Forget the National Lottery! I’d rather get rich with this 7% FTSE 100 dividend yield

| Royston Wild

Why waste your money on the National Lottery? This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) income share's a much better way to…

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Forget Bitcoin: I’d aim to beat the State Pension through FTSE 100 dividend shares

| Peter Stephens

I think the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could offer a more appealing risk/reward ratio than Bitcoin to boost your retirement income…

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Retirement Articles

How you can make £250k on an average salary and double your State Pension

| Kevin Godbold

Why I’m certain it’s within the grasp of people on an average salary to build a pension pot capable of…

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Retirement savings: why quality dividend stocks can help you make a million

| Peter Stephens

Dividend stocks could offer significant capital growth potential, as well as a high income return in my opinion.

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3 simple steps I’d take today to build a £1m ISA

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how I’d seek to build a large nest egg in order to retire early.

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3 reasons why I’d buy FTSE 100 dividend shares today to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

I think right now could be an opportune time to buy higher-yielding shares in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) instead of…

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Have £1,000 to invest in the FTSE 100? Here are 2 growth shares I’d buy in an ISA right now

| Peter Stephens

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks could produce impressive capital growth in the long run.

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Retirement saving: why I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 shares in an ISA or SIPP today

| Peter Stephens

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could deliver improving outlooks after contrasting recent performances.

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Investing Articles

Which FTSE tracker should I buy?

| G A Chester

G A Chester explains the FTSE UK tracker options and their key characteristics.

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4 of the biggest time-wasters in investing

| Paul Summers

Keen on growing your wealth? Here's what you need to stop doing.

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Retirement Articles

How much money do you need to retire in the UK?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Working out how much money you need to retire in the UK is not straightforward. These calculations could be a…

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Worried about a market crash? 2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks I’d buy today

| Roland Head

Roland Head reckons these FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stocks could be a profitable buy in uncertain markets.

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Does the Tesco share price make it a bargain?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) share price has been falling over the summer. Is it a bargain after recent declines?

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Retirement Articles

Is the FTSE 250 perfect for beating the State Pension?

| Alan Oscroft

Think dividends from the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) provide the best retirement strategy? I reckon the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX)…

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Retirement saving: why I’d buy bargain FTSE 100 shares through a Lifetime ISA today

| Peter Stephens

I think a Lifetime ISA could boost your retirement prospects and even help you to make a million.

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Alert! The best fixed rate Cash ISA can cost you money: I’d buy the FTSE 100 to get rich

| Rupert Hargreaves

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares could produce returns three times higher on average than the best fixed rate Cash ISA,…

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Forget buy-to-let: here are 3 reasons why I’d rather buy FTSE 100 shares in an ISA

| Peter Stephens

I think that FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks could offer lower risks and higher returns than buy-to-let investments.

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Personal Finance

5 ways to pay off your credit card debt once and for all

| Sean LaPointe

An excessive credit card debt can be discouraging, but you can pay it off once and for all using this…

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Investing Articles

Forget 1% from a Cash ISA. I’d pick up 6%+ from FTSE 100 dividend shares

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could offer an income return that is significantly higher than a Cash ISA.

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Forget Bitcoin! I’d rather make a million by following Warren Buffett’s strategy

| Peter Stephens

Using Warren Buffett’s investing tips could lead to less risk and higher returns than Bitcoin, in Peter Stephens' view.

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Forget Bitcoin! I’d prefer to get rich with these FTSE 100 dividend yields

| Royston Wild

Why gamble your hard-earned cash with speculative pursuits like Bitcoin? Buying into the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) could be a…

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Investing Articles

I think Unilever shares belong in a recession-proof portfolio

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

I believe global slowdown risks should not make Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) shareholders too worried.

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Retirement Articles

Retirement saving: a 5%+ FTSE 100 dividend yield I’d buy for September

| Royston Wild

This dirt-cheap FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) income share is too good to miss, Royston Wild believes. He also explains why…

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Forget the National Lottery and Premium Bonds: I’d aim to make £1m with FTSE 250 shares

| Peter Stephens

I think the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) could offer a relatively appealing risk/reward ratio.

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Worried about the State Pension? The Lifetime ISA could help you retire in style

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says using the Lifetime ISA to invest in stocks and shares can help you forget your State Pension…

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Investing Articles

Should I sell my shares if a recession is imminent?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Recession on its way? Remember the golden rule, don’t panic-sell!

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1 simple step to boost your chances of making a million with dividend stocks

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could simplify your investment decision-making process and boost your chances of generating a seven-figure portfolio.

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The State Pension isn’t enough! I’d top it up with these 2 FTSE 250 growth and income stocks

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says these two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) growth and income stocks may merit a place in your retirement portfolio.

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Forget a Cash ISA! I think these 2 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 shares can help you retire early

| Peter Stephens

Peter Stephens is upbeat about the prospects for these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks.

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