Christopher Ruane, Author at The Twelfth Magpie

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Should I bite on these 4 double-digit dividends?

27 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers whether these four double-digit dividends look sustainable and what that means for his portfolio.

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Could I double my money buying at today’s Scottish Mortgage share price?

27 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

The Scottish Mortgage share price has crashed. Does that mean now could be a rewarding moment for our writer to…

Will the Lloyds dividend yield top 5%?

27 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers the outlook for the Lloyds dividend -- and what he should do about it.

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How I’d invest £300 with 3 lessons from billionaire Warren Buffett

27 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer would use this trio of Warren Buffett tips, even though he's investing on a much smaller scale than…

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UK shares to buy now: 3 big fallers I’d snap up

25 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks this trio of strong business performers could be attractive UK shares to buy now for his portfolio.

Could a falling stock market help me get rich?

25 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

When the stock market falls, what does it mean for our writer's portfolio? Here's why it could be an opportunity.

Should I buy these two 12%-yielding dividend shares for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

25 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Do these double-digit dividend yielders offer our author the right balance of risk and reward for his Stocks and Shares…

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2 investment trusts with dividends of 5%+ I’d buy before a recession

23 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

This pair of investment trusts with dividends have caught our writer's eye as possible purchases for his portfolio ahead of…

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5 FTSE 250 shares I’d scoop up for dividends

23 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

This handful of FTSE 250 shares is on our writer's watchlist for his portfolio, partly because each pays a dividend.

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Down a third, is the Rolls-Royce share price now a bargain?

23 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers whether there is a buying opportunity for his portfolio because of the falling Rolls-Royce share price.

How a stock market correction could help you retire years early

23 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer does not think a stock market correction needs to hurt his retirement planning. In fact, he reckons it…

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My 4 hour a week passive income plan

22 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out how he would spend a few hours a week putting his passive income plan into action.

Could the Centrica share price top £1 this year?

22 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers the prospects for the Centrica share price in 2022 -- and what it means for his portfolio.

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How I’d use a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to generate a four-figure income

21 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Could our writer boost his passive income streams investing £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA? He thinks so --…

How I’d look to earn £50 a week with dividend shares

20 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

With a weekly passive income target of £50, our writer explains how he would start investing in dividend shares.

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Are Scottish Mortgage shares a bargain at £7?

20 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Scottish Mortgage shares have been falling and now trade close to £7. Our writer explains why he would consider adding…

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Zero savings? How I’d use the Warren Buffett approach to start building wealth

20 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would try to start growing his wealth from a standing start by learning from Warren…

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How I’d invest in a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to target over £1,500 of annual dividend income

19 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks buying these eight companies in his Stocks and Shares ISA could potentially boost his passive income streams.

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Down 14% so far this year, can Lloyds shares recover?

19 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Lloyds shares have fallen since the start of 2022. Our writer considers why -- and whether the chance of price…

Rolls-Royce shares sell for pennies. Should I buy more?

19 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

As Rolls-Royce shares continue to trade for pennies, our writer examines the case for increasing his holding.

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My Stocks and Shares ISA is losing value. Should I sell?

18 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he is responding to falls in the value of his Stocks and Shares ISA.

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I’d follow this Warren Buffett advice to buy cheap UK shares

18 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how inspiration from Warren Buffett is helping him hunt for cheap shares to buy for his portfolio.

This UK growth share has crashed 60%. I’m buying more!

18 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he has been stocking up on a growth share after its price plummeted.

My £3 per day passive income plan

18 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks this passive income plan could help him earn extra cash by investing regularly.