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FTSE 250 correction: a once-in-a-decade chance to get richer?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the FTSE 250 fluctuating a lot, does the UK’s flagship growth-focused index contain terrific long-term bargains for investors?

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How I’m using cheap shares to capitalise on the stock market recovery

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying cheap shares today could propel an investment portfolio to new heights in the long run as the stock market…

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At 223p, are Rolls-Royce shares a slam-dunk buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have nearly tripled in a year, but even after this explosive growth, is the stock still dirt cheap?…

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Stock market depression: a once-in-a-decade chance to get richer

| Dr. James Fox

The stock market has an impressive way of getting back on track. So what should investors make of the depressed…

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How I’d aim to turn an empty Stocks & Shares ISA into £80k a year

| Dr. James Fox

A Stocks and Shares ISA can be a great way to build a portfolio that generates plenty of passive income…

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£10k in an ISA? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £100k

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With a regular savings plan, a sound investment strategy, and a long-term mindset, it’s possible to build up a huge…

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Can I turn an empty Stocks and Shares ISA into a million pounds?

| Alan Oscroft

How quickly could we build up a million pounds in a Stocks and Shares ISA? It might come a lot…

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£25k in savings? How I’d aim to transform that into an annual £10k second income!

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love a second income. Whether we put that towards bills or holidays, it could certainly make life easier.…

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How to aim for a £1k monthly dividend income using the Warren Buffett method

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By following Warren Buffett, investors can potentially start generating a decent passive income from stocks, even on a modest salary.

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Lloyds shares are falling and dividends are rising! Time to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares have disappointed investors for years, even with dividends. But is that all about to change? Zaven Boyrazian investigates.

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How I’d aim to transform £5 a day into £17.5k of annual passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

Passive income is the holy grail for many investors and by using tax-free wrappers, it's easier to achieve than most…

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Down 91%, this FTSE 250 stock looks dirt cheap to me

| Stephen Wright

The 91% decline in the Synthomer share price since 2021 makes it the worst-performing FTSE 250 stock. But Stephen Wright…

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Building a £27,756 second income from scratch

| John Fieldsend

Investing in stocks never looks more difficult than when you’re starting from scratch, so let’s see how I might target…

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Should I overpay my mortgage or invest in 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Overpaying a mortgage can be a sensible move. But investing the money in the stock market instead can sometimes provide…

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3 stocks I’m avoiding at all costs!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer puts a stake in the ground and highlights two stocks in the UK and one in the US…

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‘The Big Short’ is preparing for a stock market crash!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Micheal Burry believes there’s still too much speculation and that a stock market crash is coming soon. Is he right?…

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How I’d aim to turn an empty ISA into a second income of £25k per year!

| Alan Oscroft

We all invest in the hope of some day drawing down a comfortable second income, don't we? I wish I'd…

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2023 recovery: a once-in-a-lifetime chance to build a £2m Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The 2023 recovery continues to provide investors with a rare opportunity to potentially build a multimillion-pound Stocks and Shares ISA.

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Saving for retirement? I’d rather buy cheap UK shares to build a better pension

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in dirt cheap UK shares using a SIPP could be a far better way to build a chunky pension…

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Are Manchester United shares as undervalued as the media suggests?

| Dr. James Fox

On Tuesday, Manchester United shares experienced their worst day of trading since listing 11 years ago. Dr James Fox takes…

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Can I get rich by listening to Warren Buffett?

| John Fieldsend

Warren Buffett has spent a lifetime giving out simple yet thoughtful advice on investing. Could I use it to build…

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3 reasons to consider buying the Apple stock dip now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes the China headlines impacting Apple stock, but argues that there are several reasons why this is actually…

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5 top passive income ideas: here’s what the experts say

| Alan Oscroft

Even if we stick to the stock market to build up a passive income, there are still a number of…

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How I’m preparing for a stock market crash

| John Fieldsend

The signs are a stock market crash might be heading our way. But I'm not worried. Here’s how I’ll be…

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Which will be worth more in 2030, Barclays or Lloyds shares?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews Barclays' and Lloyds' shares that currently have similar market-caps, but explains which one he feels could pull…

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Forget cash and buy-to-let! I’d target big passive income with a Stocks and Shares ISA

| John Fieldsend

If I was seeking major passive income payouts, I’d look to invest via a Stocks and Shares ISA as perhaps…

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How I’d build a £500k Stocks and Shares ISA from scratch

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer shows how it's possible to construct a half-a-million Stocks and Shares ISA by adopting a disciplined strategy and…

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3 FTSE shares Hargreaves Lansdown’s investors love 

| Kevin Godbold

Here are the three most-bought FTSE stocks on the Hargreaves Lansdown platform recently – should I buy them for the…

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If I’d put £10k in Fundsmith Equity and Scottish Mortgage 5 years ago I’d have this much now

| Harvey Jones

Fundsmith Equity and Scottish Mortgage have suffered in recent stock market volatility. Do they still merit their huge popularity?

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Which will be worth more in 2030? IAG or easyJet shares?

| Stephen Wright

According to Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary, change is coming for European air travel. Stephen Wright looks at what this means…

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10.3% yield! 1 FTSE 100 dividend share to buy in September?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

While hunting for the best FTSE 100 dividend shares, Zaven Boyrazian explores a firm currently offering one of the highest…

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How I’d transform a £20k ISA into a second income worth £50k annually

| Dr. James Fox

A second income could be life-changing, and it's easier to achieve than many people think. Dr James Fox explains how…

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3 seriously underrated investment trusts to consider buying

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through investment trust ideas, ranging from US small-caps to privately-listed companies, all of which he thinks could…

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No savings at 30? Here’s how Warren Buffett built his wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett has shared tremendous knowledge throughout his investment journey to becoming a billionaire. Here are his most useful tips.

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Building the ultimate beginner investment portfolio with £10k (and 7 top stocks and funds)

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If Edward Sheldon was building a beginner investment portfolio today, he’d spread his capital over a range of funds and…

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I’d aim for a £1m portfolio with just a few UK shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors can build a £1m with index funds given enough time. But Zaven Boyrazian explains some tactics to accelerate this…

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How to aim for a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA with just £270 a month

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Becoming a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire is an ambitious financial goal, but it’s not as impossible as many might…

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2023 stock market correction: a once-in-a-decade chance to get richer?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how the ongoing stock market correction presents investors with a rare opportunity for market-beating returns.

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3 things investors need to know about the Lloyds share price

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright looks into the Lloyds share price -- and what it shows about how investors are thinking about the…

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3 top stock market strategies for female investors to consider

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Across the world today, female investors are turning to the stock market in order to build wealth and achieve financial…

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