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No savings at 40? I’d aim to make a million by 65 from top FTSE 100 stocks like these

Now seems like a tempting time to start investing in FTSE 100 stocks as the index looks attractively valued after…

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495 dirt cheap British American Tobacco shares would pay me £1,200 income a year

Now looks like a tempting time to start investing in FTSE 100 stocks as the index looks attractively valued after…

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No pension at 50? I’d build my retirement on these 2 world-class FTSE dividend stocks

I reckon high-yielding FTSE 100 dividend stocks are a terrific way of generating income for my retirement. I'd start with…

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Should I buy even more dirt cheap Lloyds shares while they’re still under 45p? 

Lloyds shares look incredibly cheap, but the FTSE 100 bank also faces some strong economic headwinds. When will the stock…

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If I’d invested £5k in this world-class FTSE 100 share 20 years ago I’d have £2m today

This FTSE 100 share has beaten all-comers for years, and I really wished I owned it. So have I left…

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Investing a £20k ISA for £1,900 of inflation-busting passive income in year one 

Inflation remains stubbornly high, but I can still generate a positive real-terms passive income from the FTSE 100's highest-yielding stocks.

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A dirt cheap FTSE 100 dividend share I want to buy and it’s not BT or Vodafone

I'm waiting for the right moment to buy this FTSE 100 dividend share, which combines an 8%+ yield with strong…

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My three-step plan to generate a second income of £12k a year from FTSE 100 stocks 

Investing in the UK stock market is a brilliant way to build a second income for my retirement. I'm taking…

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Up 50% in a month! Tesla shares are rocketing but are they too risky to buy?

I'm kicking myself after deciding that Tesla shares were too expensive to buy last month. So is there a point…

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8%+! Legal & General dividend forecasts for 2023 and 2024 make me want to buy now

The Legal & General dividend looks set to grow steadily over time and I want to get my share of…

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I’d stop staring at the Nvidia share price and invest in AI via these 2 FTSE 100 stocks instead

The Nvidia share price has had an incredible year, but now I'd rather invest in artificial intelligence through these two…

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If I’d invested £10k in dirt cheap Barclays shares three months ago here’s what I’d have now

Barclays shares have struggled lately, but they’ve delivered moments of excitement and offer a terrific dividend income stream.

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How many dirt cheap Aviva shares must I buy to give up work and live off the income? 

Aviva shares are really cheap at the moment and offer a highly tempting stream of dividend income. But is it…

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I’d rather add to my Lloyds shares than buy Tesco stock. Am I making a mistake?

I own Lloyds shares and I'm tempted to buy more of them. But wouldn't it be wiser to diversify by…

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£50k of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into passive income of £10k a year 

Investing in shares is a brilliant way of building a passive income for retirement. Just look how much a £50,000…

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I’ve just bought a brilliant FTSE income stock and it isn’t Aviva or Imperial Brands

My latest income stock pick isn't one of the obvious FTSE 100 dividend heroes, but I think it should prove…

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I thought about adding to my Rolls-Royce shares. Instead, I’ll buy this FTSE 100 stock

Rolls-Royce shares have been rocketing lately, to the benefit of my portfolio. Now I'm looking to balance them with something…

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I’ve just grabbed my once-in-a-decade chance to buy one of the best FTSE 100 shares

I'm willing to bide my time and wait for the ideal time to buy top FTSE 100 shares. Now I've…

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One stellar FTSE growth stock I’m buying and it isn’t JD Sports or BT Group

I'm now watching and waiting for the right time to buy this FTSE 100 growth stock that has delivered a…

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I’m taking this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy dirt cheap UK dividend shares

The FTSE 100 is packed with high-yielding dividend shares trading at low valuations. Now I'm carefully picking my targets.

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I’d invest £12k a year into a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a £1m portfolio

The Stocks and Shares ISA offers a brilliant opportunity to build long-term wealth free of tax. It's even possible to…

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I’ve just bought 294 Scottish Mortgage shares. What on earth was I thinking? 

Scottish Mortgage shares have shown signs of recovery but remain highly risky. I'm in two minds about my recent decision…

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I’d buy these 5 super-high yielding UK stocks in an ISA for monthly income of £125

I'm on the hunt for UK stocks that will give me a regular, growing income and these five look tempting.…

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1 dirt cheap FTSE dividend stock I plan to buy and it isn’t Barclays or Tesco

There are quite a few FTSE 100 companies I'd like to buy right now, but this dividend stock looks particularly…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying these 2 FTSE 100 stocks. Should I join them? 

These two FTSE 100 stocks are incredibly popular and it's easy to see why, given their huge dividends. I have…

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Turning a £20k ISA into second income of £17.5k a year

It's possible to generate a hefty second income from a relatively small investment in FTSE 100 shares, provided we give…

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If I’d invested £5k in Ocado shares just one week ago here’s what I’d have today 

At some point Ocado shares may fly and make some lucky investors rich. They'd have to be brave to buy…

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3,529 ultra-high-yielding Barratt shares would give me £1,200 a year in passive income

Barratt shares are among the cheapest on the FTSE 100 and offer an amazing passive income stream too. Yet there…

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I’ve just bought 4,403 dirt cheap Lloyds shares for 45p each. What was I thinking?

When the FTSE 100 dipped last week, I dived in and bought Lloyds shares for what I think is a…

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My Rolls-Royce shares are up 75%! Should I bank my profit or buy more?

Rolls-Royce shares have thrashed the FTSE 100 over the last year, and I've really enjoyed the ride. Is it now…

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

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 buy these 2 magnificent FTSE 100 shares in June as markets dip

I'm going shopping for FTSE 100 shares in June and I've just popped these two onto my list. Both look…

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Here’s how I’d invest £100,000 in the FTSE 100 in June

There are so many tempting shares on the FTSE 100 today that I'd need a six-figure sum to buy all…

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Buying 6,771 dirt cheap NatWest shares in June would give me income of £1,200 a year

NatWest shares have fallen over the last 12 months but the FTSE 100 bank now looks cheap and offers a…

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Will the stock market crash in June?

History shows that June is the worst month for the FTSE 100. So a stock market crash next month would…

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If I’d bought a FTSE 100 tracker 20 years ago here’s what I’d have now

The key to making good money from investing in the FTSE 100 is to reinvest all the dividends paid. The…

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If I’d invested £5k in BAE shares and £5k in SSE 3 years ago here’s what I’d have now

BAE shares and SSE shares have both grown strongly and paid generous dividends lately. Here's what I've missed by failing…

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4,950 abrdn shares and 716 GSK shares would give me £1,100 annual passive income

Investing my £20,000 ISA allowance in these two FTSE 100 stocks should generate plenty of passive income, but should I…

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Investing £10k in an ISA today could give me monthly dividend income of £300

I'm looking to build a steady stream of dividend income by investing as much as I can afford in a…

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One magnificent UK stock I’d buy today and it’s not Tesco or HSBC 

I've zoned in on a top UK stock from the FTSE 100 that offers higher income and growth prospects than…

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