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No savings at 40? Here's how you can aim to retire with £11,973 a year in passive income
3+ hour, 47+ min ago (719+ words) It's never too late to consider the stock market. And with regular investments, a decent passive income might be more achievable than it first appears. One way of supplementing the State Pension " currently (23 January) "230.25 a week for those who have…...
Up 80% with a P/E of 15 and 4% yield – can the Lloyds share price smash it again in 2026?
3+ week, 1+ day ago (610+ words) Harvey Jones is blown away by how well the Lloyds share price has done in recent years. Can the FTSE 100 bank keep making investors richer this year too? The Lloyds (LSE: LLOY) share price had a rip-roaring 2025. It climbed 80% over…...
Is 45 too late to start investing?
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (762+ words) Investing at different life stages can come with its own challenges " and rewards. Our writer considers why a 45-year-old may want to start investing. Lots of people plan to start investing for a long time " without actually getting on to…...
Here's why my 2-year-old has a £5.5k SIPP!
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (776+ words) The SIPP's an incredibly useful vehicle for building wealth and creating a nest egg for younger members of the family. Dr James Fox explores. Most parents spend the early years thinking about sleep routines, nursery fees and, in my case,…...
Open a SIPP for a child and let time do the heavy lifting
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (713+ words) Dr James Fox believes opening a SIPP for a child " be it son or daughter or grandchild " can provide them with a huge head start in life. A Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) allows parents or guardians to start saving for…...
If a 40-year-old put £500 a month in Dow Jones shares, here’s what they could have by retirement
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (707+ words) A regular investment in the Dow Jones index could help turn a "500 monthly investment into over "750,000 based on historical averages! The Dow Jones Industrial Average isn't as popular an index as the S&P 500 or FTSE 100 among British investors. Yet,…...
No savings at 30? Putting aside £100 a month could create a £16,937 by retirement
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (716+ words) For investors starting from scratch, buying shares each month and reinvesting dividends could be a smart long-term way to earn a second income. Turning excess savings into a second income can be a very good idea. Even for someone starting…...
No savings at 50? Here's how a SIPP could deliver a £25k+ retirement income
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (787+ words) Discover how the Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) can kickstart any long-term share investor's chances of retiring in comfort. The Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) is a powerful weapon I believe every Briton should consider opening. Thanks to the benefits of juicy…...
No trust fund? Here’s how to try and give your kids a £20,000 second income
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (765+ words) As parents, we want to provide as much as we can for our children. We can't all create trust funds, but we can starting investing for their second income. Not every parent can set aside a lump sum in a…...
Starting a SIPP or ISA when they're born can deliver financial freedom for your kids
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (515+ words) The SIPP's an incredibly important tool for any investor trying to prepare an easier retirement for their children. Dr James Fox explains another option. By her second birthday, my daughter's Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) and Junior Stocks and Shares ISA…...