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What does a cash fee on a credit card mean?

| Kate Anderson

Knowing what a cash fee is could save you costly charges in the long run.

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Why I’d snap up this FTSE 100 dividend growth stock after today’s big fall

| Paul Summers

Shares in Bunzl plc (LON:BNZL) dive on news of slowing revenue. Time to pile in?

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Forget the BT share price. I’d buy this FTSE 250 growth stock today

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves looks at one FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) telco that's snatching market share from BT Group - Class A Common…

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Will investing in Aston Martin help you buy one?

| Andy Ross

If I want to be like James Bond and drive an Aston Martin, will owning shares in Aston Martin Lagonda…

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Should I go for Standard Life Aberdeen’s 8% dividend yield, or is caution needed?

| Kevin Godbold

Am I nuts to even question the sustainability of Standard Life Aberdeen plc’s (LON: SLA) juicy dividend yield?

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Got £2k to spend? I’d consider buying these 2 FTSE 250 stocks today

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says brighter times could lie ahead for these FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) income and growth stocks.

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UK dividends tipped to hit fresh peaks in 2019 following record Q1 payouts

| Royston Wild

Dividends hit new records in the first quarter. What might they do in the remainder of the year?

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Why I’d ditch the Cash ISA and buy this Woodford 8% dividend stock

| Roland Head

This refreshingly simple business offers a sustainable 8% dividend yield, says Roland Head.

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Why I’d buy this cash-rich FTSE 100 stock today

| G A Chester

G A Chester discusses a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) company with a £3.9bn war chest, and a small-cap firm that's…

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Here’s why I’d buy the JD Sports share price right now

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says the winning streak at JD Sports Fashion plc (LON: JD) looks set to continue.

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Should I go for BHP Group’s 6% dividend yield, or is caution needed?

| Kevin Godbold

Am I nuts to even question the sustainability of BHP Group plc’s (LON: BHP) juicy dividend yield?

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Why I’d ditch big faller Galliford Try and buy this FTSE 100 7% dividend

| Roland Head

Roland Head highlights a forward-looking FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) business he'd buy before Galliford Try plc (LON:GFRD).

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Why I think this growth stock is set for a healthy recovery

| F.R Costa

I believe that GYM Group plc (LON:GYM) has been punished by investors for the wrong reasons.

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Why I’m still avoiding FTSE 100 dividend stocks Vodafone, Centrica and SSE like the plague

| Paul Summers

They may offer huge cash returns but Paul Summers remains bearish on Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD), SSE plc (LON:SSE) and…

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Is Persimmon’s 10% dividend yield safe?

| Kevin Godbold

Is Persimmon plc’s (LON: IMB) tempting yield worth having? Kevin Godbold looks at some of the firm’s figures...

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Is Imperial Brands’ 8% dividend yield safe?

| Kevin Godbold

Does Kevin Godbold think Imperial Brands plc’s (LON: IMB) big yield is too tempting to ignore? Here he looks at…

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London’s landlords are deserting the capital! So where are they heading?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why London's landlords are leaving in their droves and are deciding to invest elsewhere.

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Is Aviva’s 7% dividend yield safe?

| Kevin Godbold

Does Kevin Godbold think Aviva plc’s (LON: AV) chunky yield is worth collecting? Let's look at some of the firm’s…

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Why now is a good time to help kids become financially savvy

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

It is never to early for parents to teach their kids about money management by allowing them to earn, save,…

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Shocking new buy-to-let laws kick in today! How will they affect you?

| Royston Wild

More bad news for buy-to-let investors has emerged over the weekend. Is it finally time for us to turn our…

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Tesco share price: can it keep rising?

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he's still bullish about Tesco plc (LON:TSCO).

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Personal Finance

How much should you save per month?

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how an individual may wish to go about organising their finances when it comes to saving for the future.

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Is this FTSE 100 stock the market’s most undervalued?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves considers whether it's worth snapping up this dirt-cheap FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) 8.8% yielder.

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Debenhams shares just got delisted. Don’t say I didn’t warn you

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The last two years have been a nightmare for Debenhams plc (LON: DEB) shareholders. Here's how you could have steered…

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1 FTSE 250 high-yielder and 2 small-caps I’m considering buying

| G A Chester

G A Chester has his eye on a 5%-yield FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stock and two well-managed smaller companies.

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Considering spread betting? This could be an easier way to make money

| Kevin Godbold

The advantages and disadvantages of financial spread betting and what I’d do instead.

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Revealed! The top 10 most (and least) popular property spots in the UK

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at the best, and worst, cities based on homebuyer demand. Is this a useful indicator for buy-to-let…

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Are these 2 high dividend stocks the biggest bargains on today’s FTSE 250?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones likes the idea of a massive yield at a cheap price and thinks these two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:…

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d aim to make a million like this, wherever property prices go

| Kevin Godbold

This is why I think you don't need buy-to-let to make a million. The alternatives are attractive.

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Is SSE’s 7% dividend yield safe?

| Kevin Godbold

Is SSE plc’s (LON: SSE) juicy yield too tempting to ignore? Kevin Godbold looks at some of the firm’s figures...

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Does it matter when bond returns turn upside down?

| Owain Bennallack

The US yield curve has 'inverted' ahead of every US recession for decades.

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Why a passive income is not just for retirees

| Peter Stephens

Generating a second income could be useful for investors whatever their age.

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Is the Saga share price the bargain of the year?

| Roland Head

Saga plc (LON:SAGA) shares fell by 45% last week. Is it time to start buying?

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Are the Standard Life share price and 8% yield too good to be true?

| Roland Head

A bargain valuation suggests investors could enjoy big profits from a recovery at Standard Life Aberdeen plc (LON:SLA), says Roland…

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Saving for retirement? How I’d invest to make £1m in 20 years

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves outlines his tips for making a million before retirement.

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How much money do you need to save to overcome an inadequate State Pension?

| Peter Stephens

Enjoying financial freedom in retirement through a second income could be a better idea than being reliant on the State…

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Buy-to-let vs the stock market. Which is the best investment in 2019?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Buy-to-let and stocks are both popular among UK investors. But which do I think offers the best prospects right now?

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Which is the best buy after recent updates, ASOS or Tesco?

| Kevin Godbold

ASOS plc (LON: ASC) versus Tesco plc (LON: TSCO). Here’s how I made my choice.

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Is the Royal Mail share price the bargain of the year?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Are you missing a bargain by not buying into the Royal Mail plc (LON: RMG) share price's recent decline?

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Got £1k to invest? I think BP shares can double your money

| Rupert Hargreaves

Slow and steady BP plc (LON: BP) is one of the best places to invest your money today argues Rupert…

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