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Personal Finance

Can you inflation-proof your savings?

| Karl Talbot

With prices officially rising by 4.2%, is there a way to protect your savings from inflation? Karl Talbot takes a…

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Personal Finance

What buyers need to know about costs of Help to Buy as number of loans hits new record

| Sean LaPointe

The number of homes bought using the Help to Buy loan scheme has hit a new record, but what do…

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Investing Articles

This dividend stock has soared 567% over the past 5 years — and still looks good!

| Stephen Bhasera

Here's why I see Liontrust Asset Management as the premier dividend stock in the financial services industry from a growth…

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Making money from falling share prices: 1 stock that can buck the trend

| Garry McGibbon

Making money from falling share prices certainly has its appeal, but how effective is it as an investment strategy?

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Investing Articles

Here are 3 UK growth stocks that I think could skyrocket

| James Reynolds

The Omicron variant has recently caused share prices to tumble, leaving some excellent companies cheaper for me to invest in…

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Could this FTSE 100 stock be the best inflation-beating investment?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

What are the best shares to buy to beat inflation? Zaven Boyrazian analyses one FTSE 100 stock that doesn't fear…

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Investing Articles

Is Nvidia stock a buy after the Arm acquisition block

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Nvidia stock has rocketed this year, but its potential acquisition of Arm suffered a big blow yesterday. Does this dent…

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3 penny stocks I’d buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Royston Wild

History shows that share investors don't need to spend a fortune to make terrific returns. Here are three great penny…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Lloyds shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares are among the most popular holdings in the UK, but are they actually a good investment? Zaven Boyrazian…

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Personal Finance

What Brits want from their ‘dream job’ revealed!

| Sean LaPointe

Sean LaPointe takes a look at some of the things that Brits want from their 'dream job' and offers a…

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Investing Articles

Are the FTSE 100 oil majors still worth investing in?

| Andrew Mackie

The share price of the FTSE 100 heavyweights BP and Royal Dutch Shell have fallen back recently. Is now the…

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Personal Finance

One in four Brits didn’t save any money during lockdown

| Diana Bocco

New figures show fewer Brits saved money during lockdown than previously thought. Here's how to change your savings habits in…

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Personal Finance

Are you guilty of believing these two credit card myths?

| Karl Talbot

A new survey reveals that two myths persistently abound about credit cards. What are they and what else does the…

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Investing Articles

Will the Halfords share price surge from here?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The Halfords share price has been on a tear this past month. But can it continue? This new acquisition might…

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UK shares: 2 quality stocks I’d buy for 2022

| Dan Appleby, CFA

I'm looking at these quality UK shares to buy as we head into 2022. After strong updates this week, here…

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The Abrdn share price just fell 10%. Should I start buying?

| Roland Head

The Abrdn share price is falling, despite a bold £1.5bn deal to buy DIY investment platform Interactive Investor. Roland Head…

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What might happen to the Lloyds share price in 2022?

| Cliff D'Arcy

In 2021, the Lloyds share price has veered between a low of 32p and a high of almost 52p. But…

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Investing Articles

2 dirt-cheap UK shares (including a 6.4% dividend yield) I’d buy today!

| Royston Wild

I'm on the hunt for the best cut-price British stocks to add to my Stocks and Shares ISA today. I…

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Personal Finance

Grants galore! Why there’s never been a better time to buy an electric car

| Karl Talbot

The government is encouraging the move to electric vehicles by offering grants left, right and centre. Here's everything you need…

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Investing Articles

How I’d build passive income starting with £20 a week

| Cliff D'Arcy

The great thing about passive income is that I don't have to work to get it. Here's how I'd build…

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Investing Articles

How I can use £100 a week to generate passive income next year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how he can make passive income in 2022, as well as how he can reinvest the dividends…

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Personal Finance

Got a Barclays bank account? Here’s why you may want to switch

| Karl Talbot

Barclays will soon make a number of changes to its Blue Rewards scheme, all of which are bad news for…

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Personal Finance

The first-time buyer crisis: 28% are delaying major life events!

| Ruby Layram

Research by Tembo reveals the true extent of the housing crisis in the UK. Here's why young people are struggling…

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Investing Articles

Shares in this precious metal ETC are up 1,400% in 5 years! Should I invest now?

| Niki Jerath

Shares in this rhodium ETC have surged in five years. I'm looking at whether investing in this precious metal could…

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Investing Articles

2 of the best UK shares to buy as the Omicron variant spreads

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best British stocks to buy as the Covid-19 emergency drags on. Here are two top UK…

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Personal Finance

What you need to know about buying a home as prices continue to rise

| Sean LaPointe

As the latest figures show a growth in house prices in November, Sean LaPointe takes a look at what buyers…

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Investing Articles

Snowflake’s share price is rising. Should I buy this Warren Buffett stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett-backed cloud computing company Snowflake just saw its share price rise 10%. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should…

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Investing Articles

Is GlaxoSmithKline stock the best ‘Covid pharma’ pick?

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

This fool assesses GlaxoSmithKline stock for his long-term portfolio after a new Covid drug received the green light for use…

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Investing Articles

Cramer versus Minervini: should we buy, sell or hold stocks?

| Kevin Godbold

In the face of the new threat from the Omicron variant, here are two opposing pieces of advice regarding stocks,…

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Personal Finance

The return of the credit card! Post-lockdown life is slashing our savings

| Ruby Layram

Brits have stacked up £700 million in credit card purchases in the last few months. Does this mean that saving…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why the Auto Trader share price jumped 20% in November

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the Auto Trader share price shot up last month, with a particular focus on the record…

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Personal Finance

Brits face fines of up to £6,400 for flouting mask-wearing rules

| Victor Garrett

Brits could face fines of up to £6,400 for flouting mask-wearing rules. Victor Garrett takes a look at what you…

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Investing Articles

Omicron variant: which UK shares should I now buy or avoid?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Omicron has sent UK shares in a downward spiral, but has this created an enormous buying opportunity or a value…

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Personal Finance

“How Klarna wrecked my credit rating over £5”

| Alice Guy (FCA)

A busy Mum has revealed how Klarna damaged her credit rating over a missed £5 payment. Alice Guy take a…

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Personal Finance

Zog Energy collapse: what does it mean for customers?

| Jennifer Laird

Zog Energy is the latest energy firm in the UK to collapse. But what does the news means for the…

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Investing Articles

Best shares to buy: 2 UK growth stocks to snap up in December

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The UK stock market is home to plenty of top growth stocks. Here are two that Edward Sheldon would buy…

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Investing Articles

The Wise share price is rebounding. Time to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FinTech company Wise just saw its share price pop higher on the back of its H1 results. Edward Sheldon looks…

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Investing Articles

In a market crash, I’d use the Warren Buffett method to buy stocks like these

| Kevin Godbold

Buffett has shown us he's willing to buy quality stocks and businesses at opportune moments when valuations are lower.

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Personal Finance

Struggling to raise a deposit for a house? Here are 3 ways to get help

| Sean LaPointe

Due to surging house prices, it has never been more difficult to save for a deposit. So where can first-time…

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Investing Articles

Thinking about investing? Here are 3 Warren Buffett tips I follow to try to retire rich

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Becoming an ISA millionaire may sound like an unreachable goal. Here's how Warren Buffett is helping me on my own…

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