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Which are the best shares to buy now to target a million?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here are two critical characteristics investors need to check when looking for the best shares to buy now to build…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Lloyds shares in June 2018, here’s what I’d have now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares are among the most popular UK stocks and yet their performance is far from perfect. But is the…

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Why this could be the best stock market dip to buy this year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith writes about the fall in the stock market over the past few weeks, and why he feels this…

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How much do I need to invest in my ISA for a second income of £20,000 a year?

| Charlie Carman

Looking to earn a £20k second income from a portfolio of dividend stocks? Charlie Carman explores the amount he'd need…

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How I’d invest a £20,000 ISA in June to aim for long-term passive income

| Stephen Wright

With mortgage rates at mini-budget crisis levels, Stephen Wright thinks there are passive income opportunities in real estate investment trusts…

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I’d use these Warren Buffett methods to build wealth!

| Charlie Keough

By learning from legendary investor Warren Buffett, this Fool hopes to replicate the Oracle of Omaha's success and build long-term…

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5 super investment funds for an ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights five investment funds with excellent long-term performances. He sees them as great choices for an ISA.

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2 of the best shares to buy in June for a potential recession

| Stephen Wright

With the UK having the highest inflation of any G7 country, a recession seems likely. Stephen Wright sees this as…

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Are we in the middle of a once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy cheap UK shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Interest rates may soon start to tumble, paving the way for a new bull market. So time could be running…

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Will the stock market surge in 2023?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

New economic forecasts point to a new bull market as inflation gets under control, suggesting the stock market might be…

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I’d drip-feed £450 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a million

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing £450 a month consistently can elevate a Stocks and Shares ISA into millionaire territory in the long run. Zaven…

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The Dechra share price holds a lesson for all investors!

| Christopher Ruane

The Dechra Pharmaceuticals share price has soared of late. But this writer thinks the reason for that is a timely…

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How to target a £500 monthly second income from the stock market

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through how to achieve the goal of generating a second income from the market via a mix…

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Here’s how I’d invest in FTSE 100 shares to earn a £1,000 second income

| John Fieldsend

Huge FTSE 100 firms post billions in profit every year, so here’s how I can own these shares to hopefully…

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What’s the best FTSE 100 stock to buy in June?

| Stephen Wright

After the index fell 4% in May, which FTSE 100 stock does Stephen Wright think offers the best value at…

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2 UK shares I’d consider loading up on for the next bull market!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer believes a bull market could be on the horizon and breaks down two UK shares that could be…

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3 things needed for the Lloyds share price to hit 52-week highs

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains several points he feels need to happen over the course of the year to help push the…

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No savings at 40? Here’s how I’d aim to build a £500k pension pot

| Harvey Jones

An empty savings pot at 40 doesn't have to be the end of the world. With a little effort, there's…

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I’d put my first £100 into income shares for a lifelong passive income

| John Fieldsend

Income shares offer anyone an easy and simple way to receive a passive income stream. Here’s how I’d start with…

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How I’d invest £1,666 in a Stocks and Shares ISA this June

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright is thinking about the contribution limit on his Stocks and Sharse ISA. He’s got a UK brick company…

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How I look for the best value stocks in the UK every day

| Alan Oscroft

We all want to buy good value stocks, especially when the stock market is weak. But that can mean different…

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How I’d target £10,000 in passive income per year

| Alan Oscroft

Ten grand in passive income could make a very nice addition to my retirement years. And many ISA investors achieve…

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No savings at 30? I’d aim for £24k in passive income a year from dividends!

| Charlie Carman

Building a passive income portfolio from scratch takes time, but it's not too late to start investing in dividend stocks…

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Could the FTSE 100 make me rich?

| James Beard

The Sunday Times recently published its Rich List. Our writer considers whether he could become wealthy by investing in the…

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Turning a £20k ISA into a second income of £1,000 a month!

| Charlie Carman

Earning a sizeable second income from the stock market takes time. But a dedicated dividend investment strategy can yield rewards…

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Should I buy this sinking FTSE 250 stock in June?

| Royston Wild

The International Distributions Systems share price has collapsed again this month. Does this make it one of the FTSE 250's…

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Here’s how I’d invest £100 a month in UK shares to target a £12,208 yearly passive income

| John Fieldsend

Relative to their earnings, UK shares look very cheap right now. Here’s how I’d take advantage to build a passive…

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No savings at 30? I’d use a Stocks and Shares ISA today to aim for a million!

| Charlie Carman

If I started my investing journey at 30, I'd open a Stocks and Shares ISA now to harness the power…

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At a 52-week low, this FTSE 100 stock looks like a bargain

| Stephen Wright

Lower commodities prices and spiralling operational costs have been weighing on the Anglo-American shares price. Is the FTSE 100 miner…

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Turning a £20K ISA into passive income worth £10K a year!

| Alan Oscroft

Stocks and Shares ISAs have returned 9.6% per year on average in the past decade. That could get me a…

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How to earn £20k a year in passive income by investing £10 a day

| Charlie Carman

Earning a sizeable annual passive income is achievable by investing regularly in high-yield dividend stocks. Charlie Carman explains how.

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Is NOW the time to buy cheap Tesco shares?

| Royston Wild

Tesco's share price has fallen sharply in recent weeks. Does this represent an opportunity for investors to grab a bargain?

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5 ways Warren Buffett made me a better investor

| Cliff D'Arcy

As well as amassing a $116bn fortune, Warren Buffett has given away $50bn to charity. Here's how my favourite investor…

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How to position a Stocks & Shares ISA now for a market rally

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines some suggestions that can enable an existing Stocks and Shares ISA to potentially outperform if the market…

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How much extra income could I earn investing £30 a week in shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he reckons £30 per week put into the stock market could build a long-term source of…

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Does it make sense to set up a Stocks and Shares ISA this month?

| Christopher Ruane

Rather than waiting until April to think about a Stocks and Shares ISA, this writer explains why he wants to…

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Why I see Fundsmith as one of the best investments in the UK

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fundsmith Equity is a very popular investment in Britain. Here, Edward Sheldon explains why it takes a core position in…

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No savings at 50? Here’s what I’d do to save my retirement

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If Edward Sheldon had no savings at 50, he'd implement a simple three-step plan involving saving and investing to build…

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No savings at 40? Here’s how I’d aim to get rich with FTSE 100 stocks

| Alan Oscroft

It's tempting to try to get rich by looking for the latest hot growth shares. But I reckon FTSE 100…

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3 areas of the stock market that could outperform this year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains his favourite sectors in the stock market to invest in right now that can help investors to…

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