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How big does an ISA need to be to generate a £1,000-a-month second income?

Andrew Mackie explores the journey to a second income, from growing an ISA portfolio to turning investments into cash-generating assets.

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How much do you need in an ISA to generate £500 a month in passive income?

Andrew Mackie explores passive income from a Stocks and Shares ISA, showing how much you need to generate £500 a…

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How much would an ISA need to triple the State Pension and target £37,641 a year?

Andrew Mackie looks at the gap between the State Pension and a more comfortable retirement, and how an ISA could…

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Aberdeen shares are back in the FTSE 100 — is this turnaround stock just getting started?

Following its return to the FTSE 100, Andrew Mackie examines whether Aberdeen's shares could be on the cusp of a…

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After a 38% fall, are RELX shares still one of the FTSE 100’s best AI stocks?

AI fears have sent RELX shares into a tailspin. Andrew Mackie assesses whether the threat to its data moat is…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks that stand out for shareholder returns

Andrew Mackie highlights two FTSE 100 dividend stocks where disciplined capital allocation could continue driving shareholder returns.

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The FTSE 100’s Howden Joinery just made a bold move — should investors care?

Andrew Mackie looks at the FTSE 100’s Howden Joinery and its move into online kitchens, asking what the acquisition means…

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Down 63%, are Diageo shares now a generational buying opportunity?

Andrew Mackie examines Diageo shares and explains why the investment case may now be about transformation rather than recovery.

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£5,000 invested in HSBC shares in an ISA 5 years ago is now worth…

HSBC has made for a stunning investment. Andrew Mackie assesses whether new ISA investors could still see similar returns over…

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Up over 100%, are these FTSE 100 names still among the top stocks to buy?

As they have more than doubled over the past year, Andrew Mackie asks whether these two FTSE 100 stocks are…

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Up 41% in 12 months are Barclays shares still worth buying?

Andrew Mackie explores Barclays shares and argues the market may still be valuing the bank using an outdated playbook, despite…

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Up 103% with a P/E of 261 — is this FTSE 100 stock still worth buying?

One FTSE 100 stock is quietly moving higher while most investors are still looking elsewhere — is the market missing…

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BP shares: still priced as an oil major — but the market may be behind the curve

Andrew Mackie looks at BP shares and why investors may be underestimating the quality and concentration of its underlying asset…

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At 8.1%, are investors missing the bigger story behind Legal & General shares?

Andrew Mackie explores Legal & General shares and asks whether investors are still viewing it too narrowly as a yield…

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Why is EasyJet stock suddenly a takeover target for US investors?

Andrew Mackie looks at easyjet shares jumping on US takeover talk — but is this a genuine re-rating or just…

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Aviva shares: is this FTSE 100 dividend stock becoming something more?

Aviva still offers a hefty dividend, but Andrew Mackie explores why wealth, retirement and AI may be quietly reshaping the…

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The biggest mistake investors make with a SIPP

Andrew Mackie explores what really drives long-term SIPP wealth — and why time may matter more than many investors realise.

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How much of a Stocks and Shares ISA is actually built by compounding?

Andrew Mackie explores how compounding shapes long-term wealth in a Stocks and Shares ISA — and why many savers may…

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How much of retirement should the State Pension really fund?

Andrew Mackie explores the role of the State Pension in retirement planning and how ISA investing can help build a…

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How passive income from a Stocks and Shares ISA is really built

Andrew Mackie looks at passive income through a Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio — and what most investors misunderstand about…

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What the stock market gets wrong — and why that creates opportunity

Andrew Mackie explores why sharp swings in stock market sentiment can sometimes create opportunities where others see only uncertainty.

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ISA passive income: the biggest mistake investors make when building income portfolios

Andrew Mackie looks at what really makes passive income sustainable — and how ISA investors can apply it in practice.

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Is it all over for this FTSE 100 darling — or could investors be writing it off too soon?

Andrew Mackie explores whether momentum in a leading FTSE 100 stock is fading — or if investors are underestimating what…

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How to turn a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA into a second income over time

Andrew Mackie looks at how time and compounding can turn a stocks and shares ISA into a meaningful second income.

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How much passive income would you need on top of the State Pension to retire comfortably?

Andrew Mackie explores how investors could boost retirement income beyond the State Pension through passive income investing.

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How long does it take to build a £1,000-a-month ISA passive income?

Andrew Mackie looks at how ISA investing and investor behaviour shape a £12,000-a-year passive income.

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Aviva shares: after strong gains, is the Direct Line deal changing the investment case?

Andrew Mackie argues that despite strong performance over the past couple of years, there could still be more in the…

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Diploma shares jump 6%: is it too late to buy this FTSE 100 compounder?

Andrew Mackie explores Diploma shares after another sharp rally and asks whether this premium-rated FTSE 100 growth stock still has…

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BP share price outlook: why investors may be underestimating a shift in strategy

Andrew Mackie explores BP shares, financial discipline, and why the oil major may be entering a new phase beyond simple…

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FTSE 100 volatility is rising — what should investors do now?

Andrew Mackie explores FTSE 100 investing, market volatility and how long-term investors can identify opportunities during uncertain periods.

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How much should someone invest each month for a £1,000-a-month second income?

Andrew Mackie explores how consistent ISA investing and stock selection can build a long-term second income from a Stocks and…

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How much would you need in an ISA to replace the State Pension income gap?

Andrew Mackie examines how investors could use an ISA to bridge the sizeable gap between the State Pension and a…

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How much could a Stocks & Shares ISA be worth after 20 years of investing?

Read Stocks and Shares ISA insights from Andrew Mackie on long-term investing, compounding, and building wealth over time.

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Stock market rally looks stretched in places — but the trend is still intact

Andrew Mackie looks at a stock market still led by the Magnificent 7, and asks whether leadership is starting to…

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How big would an ISA need to be to generate an extra £12,547 a year in passive income?

Andrew Mackie explains how a Stocks and Shares ISA could one day generate meaningful passive income — and why dividend…

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Burberry shares fall after full-year results — is this FTSE 100 turnaround stock finally worth buying?

Andrew Mackie looks at Burberry shares and considers whether this once-lagging FTSE 100 stock could finally be on the cusp…

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How many Aviva shares would an investor need to generate £1,000 a month in passive income?

Aviva shares are on track for a 6.6% dividend yield in 2026, raising the question of how much passive income…

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How much do you need in an ISA for a £1,000-a-month second income?

Andrew Mackie explores how a Stocks and Shares ISA and successful long-term stock picking could build a meaningful second income.

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How to build a £20,000-a-year passive income from a Stocks and Shares ISA

Andrew Mackie looks at high-conviction stock ideas he believes could help investors build long-term wealth in a Stocks and Shares…

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The best time to start a passive income ISA was yesterday – the second best is today

Andrew Mackie explores what investors are missing about building passive income in a Stocks and Shares ISA and why starting…

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