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Harvey Jones

I've been a financial journalist since 1988. I've written regularly for a series of national newspapers including The Financial Times, The Times, The Sunday Times, The Daily Telegraph, The Independent and Independent on Sunday, The Guardian and The Observer. Today, I'm the personal finance editor of the Daily and Sunday Express newspapers, and write for newspaper website Express.co.uk. I also write regular investment articles for The National newspaper in Dubai. I've been writing for Motley Fool UK since 2007, producing thousands and thousands of stock reports in that time. My favourite investment quote? Warren Buffett's classic: "Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago." Let's go plant some trees!

Recent Articles

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Investing Articles

Here’s how I’d turn a £20k ISA into passive income of almost £10k a year 

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Investing in FTSE 100 shares is a great way to generate passive income, as they pay some of the highest…

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If I could buy just one FTSE 100 dividend share for life, I’d choose this

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I'm free to buy as many dividend shares as I like, but what if I was only allowed to buy…

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Rolls-Royce shares are falling! Is this my chance to buy them?

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Rolls-Royce shares smashed the FTSE 100 over the last year and eventually became too expensive for me to buy. Are…

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9% income! But how risky are Taylor Wimpey shares?

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Taylor Wimpey shares are cheap but that doesn't mean they won't fall further. Yet I still think they're a buy…

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Forget cash, gold and bonds! I’d rather buy red hot LSE dividend stocks

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Yields on FTSE 100 dividend stocks have shot up again and I think they look far more tempting than almost…

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Are these 3 of the best stocks to buy as markets fall?

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Stock markets sagged last week and I'm wondering which are the best shares for me to buy to take advantage.…

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Here’s what I’ll do if the Lloyds share price falls below 40p

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The Lloyds share price fell 2.26% yesterday, double the FTSE 100's drop of 1.17%. If it falls further, there's only…

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5 world-class UK stocks I’d buy today and hold for decades

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Today's troubles present a great opportunity to buy cheap UK stocks with the aim of holding them for years. I…

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Is it too late to buy the 3 best-performing FTSE 100 shares of the year?

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These three FTSE 100 shares have smashed the index over the last 12 months. The question is: can they now…

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If I’d invested £3k in Hargreaves Lansdown shares 3 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

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After a rocky ride for Hargreaves Lansdown shares, investors are seriously out of pocket. This might just be an opportunity.

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Rio Tinto shares are dirt cheap and yield 7.88%. Are they a screaming buy?

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Now looks like a good time for me to buy Rio Tinto shares but I do have one question. Exactly…

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With zero savings, I’d use the Warren Buffett method to build my wealth

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Following Warren Buffett's advice can make investors richer. But they have to use some investing common sense of their own…

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Up 10% in a week! What’s driving the BP share price?

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I'm sad to say I've missed out on the recent blistering BP share price recovery. Is there still an opportunity…

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A bull market is coming! Will the Aviva share price rocket?

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I've been tempted by the Aviva share price for ages. If I delay my purchase until after the next stock…

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What’s wrong with the Glencore share price?

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The Glencore share price has been sliding as it takes a hit from today's political and economic worries. So what…

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10.96% yield! No wonder this is now the most bought stock on the FTSE 100

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The FTSE 100 is packed full of top dividend stocks but none are able to beat this one. That's because…

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How much do I need to invest in income stocks to earn £15,000 a year?

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My retirement plan is to build a portfolio of top FTSE 100 income stocks. Today's high dividend yields should turbo-charge…

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Is the stock market ready to rally?

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I'm busy buying shares today because they look cheap as the stock market refuses to take off. That way I'll…

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The best dirt cheap FTSE shares to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA today?

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The FTSE 100 is full of blue-chip stocks trading on low valuations right now. I'd consider these five for my…

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If I could buy just one more UK stock in my life I’d choose this world-class company

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Imagine being restricted to buying just one more UK stock, ever. What looks like a tough decision may not be…

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Here’s my once-in-a-decade chance to quickly build passive income of £12k a year

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The FTSE 100 is packed full of stocks offering ultra-high passive income. I may not get another chance like this…

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Weight loss drug Ozempic may now smash these FTSE 100 stocks

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The new breed of weight loss treatments may be a big win for the pharmaceutical sector but other FTSE 100…

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Second income of £10k a year for just £3 a day? Here’s my plan

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Dividend-paying FTSE 100 shares are a brilliant way of generating a second income for my retirement. But there's no time…

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Investing a £20k ISA in these 5 dividend shares would give me £1,500 income in year 1

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I think today's a brilliant time to load up on dividend shares as stock prices fall and yields go through…

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If I’d invested £5k in National Grid shares 6 months ago here’s what I’d have today 

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I've often been tempted to buy National Grid shares, without ever sealing the deal. So what if I'd taken the…

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I’ve just bought these seven world-class FTSE stocks for my SIPP

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I love my new SIPP. I've spent the summer filling it with a selection of my favourite, best value FTSE…

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We’re due a stock market crash. These 3 steps mean I’m ready for it

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Even if we do get a stock market crash in October, I'm not worried. I've seen plenty of them before…

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Is it time to buy the three worst-performing FTSE 100 shares of the year?

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I prefer to buy FTSE 100 shares when they're falling and therefore cheaper. But are the three I'm looking at…

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Forget bond yields! These 3 LSE dividend stocks now yield more than 8%

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Bond yields are rising, but these three dividend stocks all pay more generous income and offer superior capital growth prospects.

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With a forecast yield of 7.23% in 2024! Are Lloyds shares are an unmissable buy today?

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Lloyds shares are cheap and offer a terrific yield. The recovery may take longer than I'd like, but I'm more…

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Will the stock market crash again this month?

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The economy is on the brink and many fear the stock market will crash in October. Whatever happens won't change…

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9% yield and a P/E of just 6. No wonder this is my favourite FTSE 100 stock 

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This FTSE 100 stock is really cheap and has a blockbuster yield. I've already bought it twice this year and…

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How I’d invest £100 a month to aim for a passive income for £48,605 a year for life

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It's possible to generate a five-figure passive income by investing as little as £100 a month. The key is to…

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After a 20% drop this FTSE 100 stock looks like one of the best shares to buy in October

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I can't wait any longer. I reckon this popular growth stock is now one of the best shares to buy…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares still a red hot buy?

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Investors have made fortunes from Rolls-Royce shares but many will now be questioning whether its stellar performance can continue.

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8.23% yield and dirt cheap! The Aviva share price looks like a no-brainer buy to me

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Some investors have lost interest as the Aviva share price struggles but I can hardly take my eyes off the…

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If LSE stocks crash, I’m going to buy even more Lloyds shares 

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Lloyds shares look great value today. If we get a stock market crash, as could happen, I think they'll look…

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This volatile market is the perfect time to load up an empty Stocks and Shares ISA

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I love buying cheap shares inside a Stocks and Shares ISA. Every time the market dips it throws up new…

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What’s wrong with the Vodafone share price?

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The Vodafone share price has jumped in recent weeks but this follows two decades of poor performance. What happens now?

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The BT share price is climbing! Is this a once-in-a-decade chance to make money from it?

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It's good to see the BT share price finally showing signs of life, but I'm wondering if this can last…

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