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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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Warren Buffett at a Berkshire Hathaway AGM
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I’m hoping to retire early by using these 5 Warren Buffett principles

| Christopher Ruane

Can Warren Buffett's investing wisdom help our writer retire early? He thinks so -- here's how.

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My 7-step guide to targeting a £250 monthly passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Looking to get regular money without labouring for it, our writer shares his detailed passive income plan.

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3 dividend shares to grow old with

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Our writer would consider tucking these dividend shares away in his portfolio today with a plan to hold them for…

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3 renewable energy shares on my radar

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is thinking of buying renewable energy shares for his portfolio. Here he looks at three such UK stocks.

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How I’d use a daily £3 to earn passive income for life

| Christopher Ruane

Here is how our writer would try to set up passive income streams by putting aside a small amount of…

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Warren Buffett at a Berkshire Hathaway AGM
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Warren Buffett just bought this share! Should I?

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett just invested over £3bn in an iconic tech company. Our writer considers whether it could fit his own…

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How I’d invest via my Stocks & Shares ISA to target £35 in passive income a week

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons he can boost his passive income streams by investing his Stocks and Shares ISA in this way.

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I’d start my new Stocks and Shares ISA with these 3 shares

| Christopher Ruane

Looking at the prospect of a new Stocks and Shares ISA allowance, our writer highlights a trio of UK shares…

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Trading for pennies, is the Rolls-Royce share price a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

With the Rolls-Royce share price making it a penny stock, our writer explains why he has added it to his…

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Warren Buffett at a Berkshire Hathaway AGM
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Are Warren Buffett shares right for my ISA?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been thinking about adding some Warren Buffett shares to his ISA. But he won't blindly copy the…

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How I’d use the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline to try and boost my passive income by £1,000

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons he can act before the ISA deadline to help him generate passive income in future. This is…

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After the S4 Capital share price crash, should I buy — or sell?

| Christopher Ruane

The tumbling S4 Capital share price has got our writer thinking about what to do next with his stake in…

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Warren Buffett at a Berkshire Hathaway AGM
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How I invest with a Warren Buffett mindset

| Christopher Ruane

These four elements of the Warren Buffett mindset inform how our writer makes his own investment decisions.

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Buffett at the BRK AGM
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Here’s how Warren Buffett has found UK shares to buy

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at real-life lessons on finding UK shares to buy from investor Warren Buffett.

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3 strong dividend growth shares I’d consider

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he reckons these three companies could add more dividend growth prospects to his portfolio.

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Why I buy and hold in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Christopher Ruane

Instead of trading frequently, our writer takes a buy-and-hold approach to investing as it can save him money and focus…

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2 British shares to buy now with a spare £500

| Christopher Ruane

With a spare £500 to invest in his Stocks and Shares ISA, Christopher Ruane regards this duo as British shares…

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Could I retire early with this share?

| Christopher Ruane

Looking to retire early? Our writer reckons this UK share might help him do just that.

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British Pennies on a Pound Note
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2 penny stocks to buy in April

| Christopher Ruane

Could these two penny shares be suitable buys for our writer's portfolio in April? He reckons so.

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Should I invest my ISA for growth or income?

| Christopher Ruane

Choosing between growth or income as investment strategies for your ISA? Our writer shares his approach.

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Warren Buffett at a Berkshire Hathaway AGM
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5 ways I can invest £20,000 like Warren Buffett

| Christopher Ruane

Can our writer use Warren Buffett techniques when investing £20,000? He thinks so -- and explains how he plans to…

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British Pennies on a Pound Note
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3 dividend-paying UK penny shares I’d buy

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer picks three penny shares for his portfolio that offer him dividend income as well as a low price.

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How I’d target a 6% dividend yield with £20,000

| Christopher Ruane

Is it possible to invest £20,000 and earn a 6% dividend yield? Our writer details how he would go about…

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2 passive income ideas I’d use with £350

| Christopher Ruane

Before the ISA deadline, our writer looks at a couple of passive income ideas for his portfolio that don't cost…

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2 bargain shares to buy now for dividends

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sees these two dividend-paying companies as shares to buy now for his portfolio at their current valuations.

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Up 69% in a year! Can this FTSE 250 share keep rising?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane owns a FTSE 250 share that grew almost 70% in a year. Should he buy more?

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5 high dividend stocks to buy in April

| Christopher Ruane

These five 8%+ dividend yield stocks have each caught the eye of Christopher Ruane as potential additions to his portfolio.

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Buffett at the BRK AGM
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I’m using the Warren Buffett investment strategy to buy British shares

| Christopher Ruane

The Warren Buffett investment strategy may be US-focused, but it can also be applied to shares on this side of…

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7 shares to buy now — before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane examines seven shares he would consider purchasing before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline.

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Is the BT share price heading beyond £2?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers possible BT scenarios -- and what could come next for the share price.

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3 ways to double my dividend income

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Christopher Ruane shares a trio of ways he could seek to get twice as much dividend income.

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2 passive income opportunities I’d use with £500

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer highlights a pair of passive income opportunities he's currently considering.

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2 Warren Buffett shares with dividends I’d buy

| Christopher Ruane

Both these Warren Buffett shares pay dividends, but they vary widely. Our writer explains why he would buy them for…

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5 FTSE 100 shares to buy now for 5%+ yields

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers five FTSE 100 shares to buy now for his portfolio, each yielding at least 5%.

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Is this bad news for the National Grid dividend?

| Christopher Ruane

Following news of a big planned sale, our writer considers its possible impact on the National Grid dividend.

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How I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA for growth

| Christopher Ruane

If he had £20,000 to invest and an eye on growth, our writer explains why he would consider buying these…

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Passive income with £3 a day? Here’s my 12-month action plan!

| Christopher Ruane

Is it possible to earn passive income by investing £3 a day in dividend shares? Our writer shares his 12-month…

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This penny share has crashed 74%. I’m buying!

| Christopher Ruane

This UK penny share has lost almost three-quarters of its value in one year. Our writer explains why he has…

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My 3-step passive income plan to buy cheap dividend shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out in three steps a passive income plan he could use to start investing in dividend shares.

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This 10% high yielder just raised its dividend again!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been eyeing this high yielder for his portfolio. Will a growing dividend make it more attractive to…

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