How a Stocks and Shares ISA could supercharge your passive income

Image source: Getty Images A Stocks and Shares ISA allows investors to collect tax-free dividend income. And with the UK Budget rapidly approaching, thinking about this might be more important than ever. There are reports that the Chancellor is considering increasing dividend tax. Investors won’t know for sure for another 10 days, but it’s worth […]
Shailene Woodley — Good Genes or Good Docs?!

Shailene Woodley Good Genes or Good Docs?! Published November 16, 2025 12:01 AM PST Shailene Woodley‘s gorgeous looks over the years ain’t a “Big Little Lie!” Here is a 16-year-old version of the young Hollywood actress looking carpet-ready at the Premiere Of “Kit Kittredge: An American Girl” back in 2008 (left). Her role as Amy […]
Got a spare £100 a month? If so, here’s a way to target £10k in passive income

Image source: Getty Images Let’s be honest, £100 a month would be a small price to pay for potentially life-changing passive income. A small sacrifice today for the promise of a stable and comfortable retirement down the line? Count me in! Imagine it as a type of monthly subscription service — only there’s no product, […]
How to invest £355 a month in UK shares for a second income that aims to beat the State Pension

Image source: Getty Images Securing an early second income can pave the way to supersize earnings in retirement. And looking at the UK State Pension today, that might be essential. Why? Because even the full £230.25 a week currently being offered falls short of the bare minimum experts believe individuals need to survive retirement. Fortunately, […]
This FTSE 100 stock pays a 7.34% dividend yield!

Image source: Getty Images Across the FTSE 100, there’s a wide range of income stocks with substantial dividend yields. Among these is Mondi (LSE:MNDI) – a global supplier of sustainable packaging and paper products. Selling cardboard and other packaging materials is hardly the most exciting business model out there. But often it’s the boring businesses […]
This 59p penny share is down significantly. But I’m not ruling out an explosive comeback

Image source: Getty Images Penny share Calnex Solutions (LSE: CLX) is one of the worst performers in my portfolio. Currently, I’m down about 50% (at 59p the stock is about 70% below its highs). Now, often with losers like this, I simply accept that I got it wrong and cut my losses (it can be […]
Severe nausea during pregnancy and depression: Study reveals bidirectional association

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A recent study conducted at the University of Turku in Finland showed that hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of nausea that occurs during pregnancy, is linked to depression. Women who experienced severe nausea were more likely to have depression both before and after pregnancy and were more likely to receive an […]
Poll: Which Team Will Sign Harrison Bader?

Among the center fielders available in free agency, Harrison Bader stands as the best option in terms of defense. In 2025, he tied for 7th-best among qualified outfielders with 13 Defensive Runs Saved. Indeed, Bader has been worth a staggering 67 DRS along with 77 Outs Above Average dating back to his debut 2017 season. […]
At some doctors’ offices, AI is listening in the exam room

Credit: Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels Bracken Babula starts patient visits these days by closing the exam room door and asking if they mind him recording their conversation. He hits a button on his mobile phone, checks that it is recording, and sits back in his seat to listen. In the past, the Jefferson Health primary […]
Meet the 7p penny stock ChatGPT says could be a hidden gem

Image source: Getty Images Everyone knows buying the right penny stock at the right time can be like winning the lottery. But as with a quick flutter at the news agents on a Saturday morning, we know the odds are stacked firmly against winning the jackpot. This makes acquiring penny shares somewhat of a gamble, […]