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Forget the BT share price, this investment is all you need

| Kevin Godbold

Why take the risk with BT Group plc (LON: BT.A) when this investment could serve you better?

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Why now is the perfect time to make this smart retirement savings move

| Peter Stephens

Following this strategy could mean higher returns and lower risk in the long run.

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Have £1,000 to invest? Consider these high-yield investment trusts for both dividends and growth

| Jack Tang

Consider these high-yield investment trusts for income and growth in the current rate environment.

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Why the Vodafone share price and 7.6% dividend yield may make it the bargain of the FTSE 100

| G A Chester

Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD) is one of the most out-of-favour stocks in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX). Now could be the…

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£1,000 to invest? 6%-yielder Aviva isn’t the only great FTSE 100 dividend stock you can buy today

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why Aviva plc (LON: AV) isn't the only FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) share to buy today.

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks that could help fund your retirement

| Jack Tang

Consider these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stocks for long-term income.

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3 things you can do TODAY to avoid living off the State Pension

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The State Pension is just £164.35 per week. Do these three things now to avoid counting your pennies in retirement.

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Why I’d dump Lloyds for this FTSE 100 income champ

| Ian Pierce

Investors looking to beat Lloyds Banking Group plc's (LON: LLOY) 5.1% dividend yield should consider this high yield too.

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Two supercharged FTSE 100 income stocks to supplement your pension

| Ian Pierce

Looking for index-beating income to power your pension payments? These FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) giants may fit the bill.

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Two dirt-cheap, high-income Neil Woodford holdings I’d buy

| Ian Pierce

With 7.5%+ yields and very attractive valuations, these Neil Woodford-backed companies are well worth consideration.

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Why following Warren Buffett could mean you capitalise on the next FTSE 100 market crash

| Peter Stephens

Value investing could be a sound means of positioning your portfolio ahead of the FTSE 100’s (INDEXFTSE: UKX) next bear…

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Born between 1979 and 2000 and want to retire wealthy? Read this now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If you're aged between 18 and 39, the Lifetime ISA could help you retire in style.

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Want to retire early? These 8%+ FTSE 250 dividend stocks could help you

| Rupert Hargreaves

Can you afford to ignore these FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) income champions yielding more than 8%?

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Retirement saving: Should you buy a house or invest in a Lifetime ISA?

| Peter Stephens

How should younger investors plan for retirement?

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How to double up on your State Pension with shares even though you’re time-poor now

| Kevin Godbold

Radically boosting your State Pension with shares could be easier than you think.

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How low can the Lloyds share price go?

| Jack Tang

Shares in Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) have fallen by 11% since the start of the year. Do they…

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Here’s how to avoid the pension poverty trap

| Alan Oscroft

Do you fear being poor in your old age? Here are a few thoughts on how you can avoid pension…

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Why Tesco shares could still be a top FTSE 100 retirement buy

| Roland Head

Long-term FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) investors should consider Tesco plc (LON:TSCO), says Roland Head.

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Only 25% of Britons are making this smart retirement savings move

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Paying yourself first is a fundamental savings concept. But many Britons don't seem to be doing this.

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks that could provide an income for life

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild digs out two terrific FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend darlings that could make you rich.

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Lloyds Banking Group could pay you more income than the State Pension

| Harvey Jones

Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) is the most popular stock in the UK and with good reason, says Harvey…

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Have £1,000 to invest? These 2 FTSE 250 dividend growth stocks could help you to retire early

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild reveals two terrific FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) that could supercharge your retirement nest egg.

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Retirement saving: Should you invest in the FTSE 100 or FTSE 250?

| Peter Stephens

Does the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) or FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) offer better retirement saving prospects for the long term?

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Have £1,000 to invest? You could snap up these 3 cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) income plays that currently look undervalued.

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Why it’s never been easier to overcome the meagre State Pension

| Peter Stephens

Investors have a wide range of options when it comes to beating the relatively disappointing State Pension.

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Is the Barratt share price set to return to 700p?

| G A Chester

Is Barratt Developments plc (LON:BDEV) too cheap to ignore or too good to be true?

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This dividend-paying mid-cap just keeps on giving. Should I buy?

| Kevin Godbold

I think there could be a lot more to come from this growing company.

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Can FTSE 100 dividend stocks Centrica and SSE afford their massive 7%+ yields?

| Harvey Jones

Centrica plc (LON: CNA) and SSE plc (LON: SSE) offer two of the highest dividend yields on the FTSE 100…

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3 stocks I’d buy with dividends yielding more than 5%

| Roland Head

Roland Head reveals three of his top dividend picks, including his latest buy.

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Have £1,000 and want to beat the market? This FTSE 100 stock might help

| Rupert Hargreaves

If you have £1,000 to spare, this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) growth champion could be a great place to invest…

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Two great FTSE 250 income stocks that could double their dividends

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two stocks in the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) that are lifting their dividends regularly.

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Is this the best dividend growth stock in the FTSE 100?

| Rupert Hargreaves

After nine consecutive years of payout increases, this stock looks to be to best income play in the FTSE 100…

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Thinking of buying the Standard Life share price? Read this first

| Rupert Hargreaves

Standard Life Aberdeen plc (LON: SLA) currently offers a dividend yield of 7.5%. Does that make it a 'buy'?

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A FTSE 250 dividend stock yielding 7% that is absurdly cheap right now

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) income share has taken a whack recently. But in my opinion, it's a top class…

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These FTSE 250 dividend growth stocks may help you retire early (like this ex-Neil Woodford favourite)

| Royston Wild

These two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) income stocks could make you a handsome nest egg for retirement. Why not take…

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Why I’d ignore the Royal Mail share price and buy this other 5%+ yielder

| G A Chester

G A Chester is shunning structurally-challenged Royal Mail plc (LON:RMG) in favour of a business with a big yield and…

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£1,000 to invest? CRH isn’t the only FTSE 100 dividend growth stock that could help you retire rich

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at the latest numbers from cement giant CRH plc (LON:CRH) and considers a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) alternative.

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Are Royal Dutch Shell shares a ‘buy’?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) shares have delivered a total return of around 25% over the last year. Is…

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These 2 small-caps could make you rich

| Rupert Hargreaves

As the tech sector booms, these two small-cap tech stocks are charging ahead.

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Why the Premier Oil share price could storm ahead of the FTSE 250

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he continues to rate FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) firm Premier Oil plc (LON:PMO) as a 'buy'.

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